by Emma Davey 
Starting in the spring of this year, New York City has seen thousands of migrants arriving, many of whom are fleeing economic turmoil in Venezuela. The New York Times reports the number as more than 21,000.
In early October, Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergencyas the city scrambles to find shelter and resources for the influx of migrants, as mandated by the “right to shelter” policy that requires the city to provide…
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