NYC Mayor Imposes Curfew at Migrant Respite Centers Amid Community Complaints

The curfew, affecting around 1,900 people, may be expanded to other shelters and centers in the city.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has imposed a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. at four migrant respite centers in response to community complaints about violence, panhandling, and other issues.
The curfew, which affects around 1,900 people, is being considered for expansion to many of the approximately 200 shelters and respite centers in the city.
Exceptions to the curfew include legal or medical needs, emergencies, work, and school. Migrants who violate the curfew three times in 30 days will be expelled from the centers.
More than 165,000 migrants from the US border have arrived in New York City since spring 2022, with nearly 70,000 still in local shelters and hotels.
Community response to the curfew has been mixed, with some residents expressing skepticism about its effectiveness and others arguing for more stringent controls.