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Eric Adams: “We had over 237,000 migrant asylum seekers with a $9 billion…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office

Published | Video Starts at 03:01

In 2020, we took a hit on our bonds and people don't know the connection of that and how it impacts our overall budget. We were dealing with COVID We had over 237,000 migrant asylum seekers with a $9 billion price tag. Tourism was down, schools were hurting. We had. Many of our union contracts were not settled. Particularly when I think about the ferryboat operators. It was a 13 year before their contract was settled. (03:01–03:07)

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Asserts that New York City had over 237,000 migrant asylum seekers costing $9 billion.

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