(NewsNation) — New York City announced it will shut down its last migrant hotel in the coming months.
The Row NYC was converted into a migrant shelter in October 2022 to address the overwhelming influx of migrants arriving in the city and served as an emergency shelter for thousands of asylum seekers.
The Row NYC’s contract, which cost the city more than $5 million a month, will expire in April. The multi-year contract has generated more than $170 million for the hotel since 2022.
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Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the closure, calling it a “major milestone.” He said the city has helped more than 200,000 migrants move out of shelters and work toward self-sufficiency…