New York City's immigration commissioner admitted it's unclear how much longer the city can continue finding space for the asylum seekers. MKramerTV reports.
, the new arrivals got a special welcome at the Roosevelt: free pizza from a local business.
"I guess at one point everyone was an immigrant, and I think this is very emotional and it's a really nice thing that is done," said Dino Redzic, who co-owns Uncle Paul's Pizza. The magnitude of the city's problem is evident in the latest numbers. Over 65,000 asylum seekers have arrived here, with thousands more expected. As of Wednesday, 42,400 were being sheltered, including 9,000 who are attending public schools in the city.
"In many ways we have bailed out the federal government. They would have more of a crisis on their hands. They would have children, families sleeping on the streets if it was not for New York City stepping up," said Castro. , for housing asylum seekers, as more arrive.
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