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NYC to use cruise ship terminal as asylum-seeker shelter

New York City is temporarily turning a cruise ship terminal into a shelter and services hub for asylum-seekers, Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday, announcing the latest in a series of facilities the city has set up - and sometimes shut down - as it strains to handle an ongoing influx.

Associated Press

Jan 22, 2023, 9:47 PM

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