This week, Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order suspending parts of the city’s longstanding right-to-shelter law ahead of an anticipated surge in migrants. It comes as Title 42, an order that allowed the government to curb migration to protect public health during the pandemic, is expiring.
NY1’s Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benítez and Courtney Gross take a look at this change, and why Adams felt the need to suspend a law that's been in existence since the early ‘80s. They also discussed why an unprecedented number of migrants are entering the country over the southern border, and how Adams’ changes will be subject to legal challenges.
Also, two noted Republicans faced serious legal issues this week, as Long Island and Queens Rep. George Santos entered a not guilty plea to 13 federal charges, while former president and potential Republican 2024 nominee Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. The “Off Topic/On Politics" team discusses the effect these matters may or may not have on the Republican party.
Finally, the team weighs in on President Joe Biden's recent visit to Westchester County to deliver remarks on the debt ceiling, and how his praise for Rep. Mike Lawler was confusing for some of his fellow Democrats.
We want to hear from you, especially what you think of the changes to the right-to-shelter law.
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Further reading:
Adams issues executive order suspending parts of 'right-to-shelter' law
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges, including money laundering, wire fraud
Hizzoner playing defense
A $107 billion handshake, and a Primary Day wrap
Primary Day is upon us (again)
Surprise resignation from NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Up in the air, NYC faces yet another crisis
A clean slate in New York?
Can NYC suspend its ‘right-to-shelter’ obligation?
While NYC faces a flood of migrants, the casinos are coming
Subway homicide
What’s in, what’s out: Breaking down the state budget
A late budget, and Adams' anger grows
Round two: Will lawmakers approve Hochul’s new chief judge pick?
Donald Trump pleads not guilty
Out of time in Albany
Hochul gets a Bloomberg boost, while Bragg’s big moment beckons
The state budget battle begins
Council speaker pushes ‘People Over Everything’
Mayor Adams preaches while tempers flare at the FDNY
Gov. DeSantis and Mayor Adams trade barbs over crime
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