Tensions surrounding the aerial flow of migrants from South and Central America have been high recently. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has recently sounded the alarm about the potential impacts of a humanitarian crisis in the city. In a radio interview on WCBS-AM Adams suggested that the increasing numbers of migrants from the south will cripple the city and could lead to the destruction of New York City as we know it.
Adams warned listeners that the city is already seeing a growing influx of migrants from countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador who are fleeing violence and economic uncertainty. He claims that the migrants are coalescing in the city to “take advantage of the relative safety of the United States” and that without clear policy solutions to stem the flow, the current dilemma could become a massive burden on the city.
The mayor also noted that it is not just illegal migrants that could strain the city’s capacity. He claimed that there is also a number of undocumented citizens that could stress the city’s social, economic, and educational resources. He pointed out that political and social solutions must be found or else the city “will become Los Angeles in the 1970’s” where rampant poverty and violence were the norm.
As a result, Adams is calling for federal policy that provides for a more comprehensive approach to the current migrant situation. He suggests that the United States should assess incoming migrants and provide resources and opportunities for those that are deemed to be a productive part of society. He insists that this is the only way to ensure the stability and security of the future of New York City.
This issue is only becoming more dire as the days pass. With no meaningful resolution in sight, Mayor Eric Adams urges citizens of New York to act fast and come up with strategies and policies to prevent the migrants crisis from destroying the city.
