The City Continues to Struggle With Migrants

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 21, 2023

The city continues to struggle to provide housing and care to the many migrants coming here. Anne Williams-Isom, New York City deputy mayor for health and human services, discusses the latest plans for where and how long to house people, the elusive work permits and plans to relocate people to other cities in New York State.

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