The NYPD 7th Precinct activated a Level 1 for crowd control as a large number of asylum-seekers sought shelter at 185 East 7th Street in Manhattan on Saturday January 6, 2024.
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- An influx of over 175,000 migrants in New York City has further exposed the city's housing crisis.
- Mayor Eric Adams warned the migrant influx could 'destroy' the city.
- But the US relies on immigrants to fill key jobs – and they've long boosted the housing market.