New York City hotels converted into migrant shelters have received over a billion dollars in taxpayer funds. The city spends an average of $156 per room per night on housing migrants, with costs totaling $1.98 billion. Many shelters used are motels or inns, raising concerns among local business owners.
New York City has signed multi-million-dollar contracts with hotels like Row NYC and Crowne Plaza JFK. Despite complaints, the city has extended these contracts, causing financial strain on taxpayers. Republican Councilwoman Joann Ariola criticized the use of hotels for housing migrants, stating they were meant for tourism, not mass sheltering.
The mayor’s office has not commented on the situation, and the influx of migrants continues to strain the city’s resources. As the debate over migrant housing in hotels intensifies, the financial impact on taxpayers remains a pressing concern.