According to a report from The New York Post, dozens of migrants refused to leave the Watson Hotel in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen on Sunday night; the city planned to move them to a new shelter at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
The police were called in to address the situation.
From The New York Post:
Single men were supposed to be brought to the new shelter over the weekend that would provide the same services they’ve been receiving, city officials said.
At one point, a city bus arrived and a small number of migrants jumped on, though the vast majority stayed put in front of the hotel on West 57th Street. Activists argued the migrants were being forced out of the hotel.
One Manhattan activist told The Post the men outside were staying at the hotel and were prepared to stay outside overnight. Some were moved to the new shelter earlier this weekend, but opted to return to the Manhattan site, she said.
“They feel that it’s not livable,” said Valerie, who declined to give her last name but said she was part of a mutual aid coalition helping migrants.
“The hotel won’t let them in so they’re planning to sleep here,” Valerie added.
More over at The New York Post:
Migrants refuse to leave Hell's Kitchen hotel for relocation to Brooklyn https://t.co/V9ax7V9IS8 pic.twitter.com/udqizc6l1b
— New York Post (@nypost) January 30, 2023
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