Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is contemplating forcibly removing Democratic Mayor Eric Adams due to his coordination with the Trump administration on deportation efforts. Now Adams has emphatically announced the planned closure of the famous Roosevelt Hotel which turned into a migrant shelter in Manhattan, marking a significant shift in the city’s approach to handling the influx of asylum seekers.

The large-scale shelter, which has provided temporary housing for migrants since May 2023, will cease operations in the coming months. According to reports from the New York Post, the facility, which contains approximately 1,000 rooms, has assisted more than 173,000 migrants since its opening.

Mayor Adams emphasized that while the city remains committed to supporting those in need, the closure reflects the progress made in addressing the crisis. In a recent video statement, he noted, “Today marks another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress we have achieved in managing this unprecedented humanitarian effort.”

City officials expect the facility to shut down by June, citing a significant decrease in the number of migrants requiring shelter. Adams attributed this shift to changes in policy at both the local and national levels. He explained that the decision aligns with “successful strategies we put in place here in New York City and policies we advocated for at the border.”

At the beginning of 2024, the city’s shelter system accommodated approximately 69,000 migrants. That number has since fallen to fewer than 45,000, with the number of weekly arrivals dropping from 4,000 to an estimated 350, according to city data cited by the Post.

During the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration, roughly 400-500 new migrants were requesting assistance from the city each week, the report added.

The impending closure of the Roosevelt Hotel shelter coincides with the broader effort by city officials to consolidate and reduce the number of migrant housing sites. Some of these facilities have faced criticism over security concerns, including connections to gang activity.

Mayor Adams reiterated the city’s commitment to improving resource management, stating in December, “We’re going to continue looking for more sites to consolidate and close, and more opportunities to save taxpayer money as we successfully manage this response.”