New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday (February 24) the closure of the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center and the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center at The Roosevelt Hotel, marking a major shift in the city's migrant response strategy. The decision, which comes nearly a year after the center opened at the height of the asylum crisis, signals a shift in the city's approach as migrant arrivals have declined. However, the move has also drawn renewed attention to the ongoing dispute between Adams and the Trump administration over federal funding for migrant support.

Since opening in May 2023, The Roosevelt Hotel facility has served as a centralised intake center for asylum seekers, providing legal ...