New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city is working to shut down what’s been called The Roosevelt Hotel’s “Asylum Arrival Center and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center.”

He shared the news Monday, noting the center took in 232,000 migrants starting in May 2023.

“Thanks to the successful strategies we implemented in our city and policies we advocated for nationally, we’ll be closing this site that served new arrivals since the height of this crisis in 2023,” he wrote on X. “Our city was receiving 4,000 migrants each week during the height of the crisis, and now we’re down to approximately 350 new arrivals each week.”

“Our administration has skillfully managed this crisis, with over 232,000 migrants coming to our city seeking shelter in the last three years. The Roosevelt Hotel was where we processed 75% of those who came into our care, and it was critical to our effective operation.”

The post included a video of Adams discussing how he believes the hotel has been crucial in helping the city manage the immigration crisis. He also said the closure marks “another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress we have achieved in turning the corner on the unprecedented international humanitarian effort.”

“Because of our sound policy decisions and successful emergency response, we’re able to close this site and help even more migrants take the next step in their journeys — while saving taxpayers millions of dollars,” he said.

In recent weeks, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, allegedly discovered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gave more than $59 million to house those in the country illegally in NYC hotels.

Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of FEMA, said the payments were suspended.

A New York City Hall spokesperson said of the $59 million, $19 million was for direct hotel costs, while the rest went to food and security.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem later said she has “clawed back” the payment.

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