New York Immigration Coalition: Adams Retracts Budget Cuts, But Continues Scapegoating Asylum Seekers
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on Feb. 21, 2024:
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Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the cancellation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) for city agencies. Despite a budget surplus, Mayor Adams also announced an additional 10% cut to city-funded asylum seeker costs.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
"May . . .
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Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the cancellation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) for city agencies. Despite a budget surplus, Mayor Adams also announced an additional 10% cut to city-funded asylum seeker costs.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
"May . . .