The Collective Paper Factory, a four-star hotel, offers a 5-star restaurant, gym, bar, and meeting rooms. Similarly, The Row, another luxury hotel, provides guests with high-end linens, pillowtop mattresses, bathrobes, slippers, minibars, and upscale toiletries.
The city’s Department of Homeless Services has reportedly secured contracts with local hotels to provide around 14,000 rooms for migrant housing through 2025.
Officials estimate that New York City will spend over $2.3 billion on migrant housing during the current fiscal year and the past two years combined, with a substantial portion allocated to hotel accommodations.
The controversy over FEMA’s spending comes during ongoing debates over immigration policy and federal funding.
Critics argue that sanctuary cities like New York should bear the financial burden of their policies, while advocates emphasize the humanitarian need to support migrants fleeing violence and poverty.
FEMA’s Broader Issues
FEMA has also been under fire for its response to recent natural disasters.
