Migrant Shelters in Albany to Close by December
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The hotels in the city of Albany that were being used as migrant shelters are set to close in December. City Hall officials in New York City told NEWS10 that the hotel sites to house migrants, who were bussed to the Capital Region from New York City, will close before the end of the year.
Hotel Closures
The Ramada Plaza will close on December 10, and the Holiday Inn Express, now known as Albany Hotel, will close on December 13. There are approximately 400 migrants between the two hotels, according to officials. Resettlement efforts have helped many of the migrants move out of the shelter system.
Resettlement Efforts
A spokesperson for NYC City Hall issued the following statement to NEWS10:
"We’ve come a long way since the first buses from Texas arrived in our city over two years ago, when we were working around the clock to care for the thousands of people who were arriving every week. Now, thanks to our resettlement efforts, intensive case management, and national-leading Asylum Application Help Center, more than 160,000 migrants have left our shelter system and taken their next steps towards self-sufficiency. And thanks to our advocacy efforts on the federal level and executive orders issued by the Biden-Harris administration, we continue to see a decline in the number of people entering our shelter system every week. Our staff is on hand to help guests at our upstate shelters plan for next steps over these next two months, and those without an exit plan by December will be offered temporary placement in New York City."
Recent Developments
The spokesperson said more than 700 migrants entered their care while more than 1,000 migrants left their care between October 28 and November 3. The total census in their care outside of NYC is over 1,100.
Other Migrant Housing Sites
The city has other sites housing migrants in Dutchess, Erie, Orange, and Westchester Counties. They are closing on a staggered basis between December 8 and 19.
Conclusion
The closure of the migrant shelters in Albany marks a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to support and resettle migrants. With over 160,000 migrants having left the shelter system and taken steps towards self-sufficiency, the city’s resettlement efforts are showing positive results. As the shelters close, the city will continue to provide support to those without an exit plan by December, offering temporary placement in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many migrants are being housed in the Albany area?
A: Approximately 400 migrants are being housed in the Albany area, split between the Ramada Plaza and the Holiday Inn Express.
Q: When will the migrant shelters in Albany close?
A: The Ramada Plaza will close on December 10, and the Holiday Inn Express will close on December 13.
Q: How many migrants have left the shelter system?
A: Over 160,000 migrants have left the shelter system and taken steps towards self-sufficiency.
Q: What is the total census in their care outside of NYC?
A: The total census in their care outside of NYC is over 1,100.
Q: How many migrants entered and left the shelter system between October 28 and November 3?
A: More than 700 migrants entered their care during this period, while more than 1,000 migrants left their care.
