NYC to Close Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Center by June

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the impending closure of the Roosevelt Hotel, a key migrant intake and shelter center, due to a significant decrease in new arrivals. The hotel had processed over 173,000 migrants since May 2023 but will cease operations by June as weekly arrivals have dropped from 4,000 to 350. This closure is part of a broader city initiative to scale down emergency shelters, with 53 sites slated to close, saving taxpayers millions. This move reflects a strategic shift in managing the migrant crisis, with services to be integrated into other areas of the city's system. The city has been praised for its handling of the crisis, but challenges remain, including a lawsuit against the Trump administration to recover funds for the crisis management.