The governor claimed she came out of Wednesday’s meeting “with a sense they are committed” after being promised a “surge of resources” into the city over the next couple of weeks.“They understand that a lot of time has passed, and that this situation has only grown more dire,” the governor told NY1.
Meanwhile, New York City is still waiting for the “liaison” — a point person between the federal Department of Homeland Security and Mayor Adams’ administration promised during Hizzoner’s trip to Washington, DC on July 27.Daniel William McKnightIn the interim, Hochul said the feds have committed to sending Department of Homeless Security staffers to New York City soon to help process asylum applications.
She also requested the Department of Transportation help offset some of the transit costs but did not get an immediate commitment. More than 100 Big Apple execs echoed the governor’s demands just days later, penning a letter to the president and Congress urging action on Monday.“Immigration policies and control of our country’s border are clearly a federal responsibility; state and local governments have no standing in this matter,” the letter read.Big Apple officials have blasted Hochul for not doing enough to help.