New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed her support for suspending the city's "right to shelter" law in response to the overwhelming number of migrants entering New York City. The law, which requires the city to provide a bed for anyone who requests one, has been challenged by Mayor Eric Adams in the state Supreme Court. Hochul agrees with Adams' argument that the city's resources are at capacity due to the arrival of over 110,000 asylum seekers since spring 2022. However, Legal Aid has opposed the suspension, warning that it would lead to more people sleeping on the streets.

In light of the ongoing migrant crisis, Hochul has urged newly arrived migrants to consider settling in other cities, as the Biden administration has granted expedited work permits to Venezuelan asylum seekers. Hochul believes that this move is an important first step in granting expedited work status to all migrants. She emphasizes that New York City is currently unable to accommodate more migrants, with over 60,000 people already in shelters and limited available space. Hochul commends Mayor Adams for his management of the crisis and suggests that other cities in less crowded states may be better equipped to handle the influx of migrants.

Data from City Hall reveals that approximately 41% of migrants arriving in New York City from the southern border are from Venezuela. Hochul has been advocating for temporary protected status for Venezuelans for over a year, and she believes that granting work permits will enable migrants to live independently and reduce reliance on the city's shelter system. The expansion of temporary protected status will allow migrants to work within 30 days instead of the previous 180-day waiting period. Hochul expresses the state's commitment to working with Mayor Adams to connect migrants with job opportunities and gradually decrease the need for shelters.

Following the Department of Homeland Security's announcement, Hochul has unveiled a major initiative to assist eligible migrants in filing for work authorization and connecting them with employers. The initiative will involve over 70 staff members from 16 state agencies and an additional 50 DHS employees to process work authorization applications. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasizes that the extension and expansion of protected status are necessary due to the extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela that prevent individuals from safely returning.

The expansion of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants has been welcomed by New York officials, who have been grappling with the migrant crisis. Governor Hochul, who had discussions with President Biden about the crisis during his visit to New York City, sees work authorization as a crucial solution. She believes that migrants obtaining legal work status will be able to leave the shelter system, find employment opportunities, and pursue the American Dream.

With over 110,000 migrants entering New York City since spring 2022, Mayor Adams expresses his gratitude to President Biden for granting Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan asylum seekers. The designation will apply to Venezuelans who were in the US before July 31, 2023, expanding the program from its previous cutoff date of March 2021. Adams and his administration have been advocating for the rights of migrants to work and have expressed relief that their calls have been heard.

Overall, the collaboration between state and federal authorities in addressing the migrant crisis reflects efforts to find solutions that benefit both migrants and the city of New York. The expansion of Temporary Protected Status and the granting of work permits aim to alleviate the strain on the city's resources and provide opportunities for migrants to become self-sufficient.