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NYC Mayor Adams Announces New Relief Center on Randall’s Island to House 2,000 Illegal Immigrants

NYC Mayor Adams Announces New Relief Center on Randall’s Island to House 2,000 Illegal Immigrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks as MSG Entertainment and Billy Joel make a special franchise announcement at Chase Square at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 1, 2023. John Lamparski/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is opening a shelter on Randall’s Island to house up to 2,000 illegal immigrants seeking asylum.

The new Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center will provide different services to the asylum seekers, including helping them reach their desired destinations outside of New York City, according to an Aug. 7 statement from the mayor’s office.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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