Facing an overwhelming influx of migrants, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a campaign advising newcomers to explore alternative destinations. New posters distributed by the city highlight the high cost of living in NYC, including housing, food, and transportation, and suggest that migrants "consider another city" when deciding where to settle in the U.S. Adams emphasized the city's strained resources during a press conference, stating, "We have no more room in the city." He reiterated his call for federal economic assistance and a nationwide "decompression strategy" to distribute the migrant population more evenly.

The posters reveal that over 90,000 migrants have arrived in NYC since April of the previous year, and frankly state that the city cannot guarantee shelter and services to new arrivals. The city is currently providing care for over 54,800 migrants across 188 locations, with nearly 3,000 new arrivals seeking assistance just last week. This influx, while a fraction of the total number of migrants arriving at the southern border each month, has overwhelmed the city's resources.

Adams explained that the posters aim to provide accurate information about the city's situation and will be disseminated at the border and through social media. He also announced that adult migrants will receive 60 days' notice to secure alternative housing, along with intensive case management support.

NYC has become a primary destination for many migrants crossing the southern border amidst the ongoing migrant crisis. The situation has been further complicated by Texas's policy of transporting migrants to "sanctuary cities," including NYC. Adams argues that border states are employing a "funnel system" to direct migrants to cities like New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, and Chicago, a practice he deems unsustainable. He has consistently called for federal intervention to address the issue.

While recent Customs and Border Protection data indicates a decrease in migrant encounters at the border in June compared to previous months and the same period last year, the numbers remain significantly elevated compared to pre-2021 levels. Adams maintains that it's "anti-American" to prevent these migrants from working legally, further emphasizing the need for a comprehensive federal solution to the ongoing crisis.