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NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Randall's Island migrant shelter by February due to a sharp decline in asylum seekers. Getty Images

Randall’s Island migrant shelter will close in 2025, mayor says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island by February due to a significant drop in asylum seekers. The city has begun transferring occupants to other shelters and credits its management strategies for the decrease. The Asylum Application Help Center has assisted with over 72,000 applications, contributing to the decline.

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