Dozens of Illegal Immigrants Refuse to Leave NYC Hotel for New Mega-Shelter, Citing Poor Conditions
Dozens of illegal immigrants camped for a second night in the street outside Manhattan’s Watson Hotel since Sunday, protesting their relocation to a new shelter at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
New York City Hall said the removal of the male adults is to make space for immigrant families. But some of those who had been staying at the free three-star NYC hotel rooms after entering the country illegally through the southern border argued that the alternative is not up to scratch.
Illegal immigrants told the New York Post that they shared the hotel room with only one person, and sometimes occupied the entire space themselves, including a private bathroom and shower. With easy reach to local shops and businesses, a two-trip MetroCard was also provided to each of them daily, an immigrant said to the outlet….