New York City is preparing to expand its use of hotels as emergency shelters for migrants through at least 2025, with the Department of Homeless Services seeking contracts for 14,000 hotel rooms. The city’s spending on housing migrants has already skyrocketed, with projections estimating that the total cost over three years will surpass $2.3 billion, much of it going to hotel accommodations.

City Hall is warning that 14,000 hotel rooms will be needed until at least the end of next year and the total cost of providing for the ILLEGALS will reach $5.76 BILLION.

Yet, NYC doesn’t have money to improve New Yorkers lives.

This should piss off every American! pic.twitter.com/hiA1qLAYaI

— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) October 10, 2024

Currently, around 150 hotels are being used to shelter migrants, a situation that shows no signs of easing. In total, the city’s spending on migrant services over three years is expected to reach nearly $5.76 billion. The continued need for temporary housing is driven by the growing number of migrants arriving in the city, and officials are scrambling to find space for them amid the escalating costs.

The financial strain of the ongoing migrant crisis is becoming a central issue for city officials. With the cost of housing alone exceeding $2.3 billion, pressure is mounting on Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to find a long-term solution to the crisis. However, for now, the city is relying heavily on hotels to meet the immediate needs of the thousands of migrants still arriving.

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(As I've been saying:)
NYC seeks 14,000 hotel rooms for ILLEGALS through 2025 – with each one costing $352 PER NIGHT

(And NY Taxpayers won't be the only ones footing the bill.)https://t.co/vy6zfAevcX

— wyntre (@Wyntre999) October 10, 2024

Critics argue that this approach is unsustainable, as the cost to taxpayers continues to rise. Despite the significant spending, the demand for housing and services continues to outpace available resources. The search for more hotel rooms and emergency housing options is expected to continue well into next year as New York City grapples with the ongoing migrant crisis.