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Mayor Adams Announces Suit Against Texas Charter Bus Companies Seeking $708 Million to Cover Costs of Caring for Migrants Transported to NYC

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Under New York Social Services Law, Companies That Intentionally Transport People in Need of Shelter and Services to NYC as Part of Bad Faith Plan Must Pay Those Costs

Suit Seeks Payment of Costs Associated With Caring for at Least 33,600 New Arrivals Who Have Already Been Transported to NYC

Coalition Of Cities Call For More Federal Support To Respond To National Migrant Crisis, Mayor Adams Issues Executive Order Requiring Charter Bus Companies To Coordinate Safe, Orderly Migrant Arrivals

DEC 27, 23-As Texas Governor Greg Abbott triples down on efforts to use asylum seekers as political pawns, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chicago...

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Coalition of Mayors Call for Immediate Federal Support as Number of New Migrant Arrivals Increases Again

As State of Texas Increases Number of ‘Rogue’ Buses Sent to New York City, Order Will Ensure Coordination, Protect Safety of Arriving Migrants and City Staff

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The American Dream Works

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If you are an asylum seeker interested in work or are a business owner looking for workers, click here for more information.

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Beware of Wrong Information on Social Media and From Human Traffickers

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Today, the city released a new flyer to combat misinformation at the border and inform asylum seekers that the city cannot continue to support the level of service it has been providing.

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Asylum Shelter Services

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Houses of Worship & Faith-Based Organization can sign up to offer shelter and support to Asylum Seekers. Funding is available to cover basic costs.

Welcome to Office of Asylum Seekers Operations

The NYC Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) work recognizes the city’s response to the emerging asylum seekers’ migration from the border to our city. Created in March 2023, OASO is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating all support services for asylum seekers and their families.

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