New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Randall's Island migrant shelter by the end of February, as the number of asylum seekers in the city's shelter system has significantly decreased over the past 14 weeks. The site, which once housed up to 3,000 migrants, has been criticized for its location and conditions, leading to quality-of-life concerns and reports of crime. The largest tent, accommodating 750 cots, has already been dismantled. The closure follows successful management strategies and federal policy changes that have reduced the influx of migrants to the city. The land will be returned to its original use as athletic fields and parkland, restoring community space. Despite the closure, Mayor Adams emphasized that the city is not completely out of the crisis, though it has made substantial progress.