NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Eric Adams has extended the state of emergency in New York City due to the ongoing influx of asylum seekers arriving from the Southern border. This extension is necessitated by the unprecedented humanitarian crisis that the city is currently facing, which requires extraordinary measures to address the immediate needs of the new arrivals while continuing to support the tens of thousands of people currently utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Shelter System.

In recent months, thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City without any immediate plans for shelter. This has placed significant strain on the city’s resources, leading to the continuation of the state of emergency first declared in Emergency Executive Order No. 224 on October 7, 2022, and extended by subsequent orders, including Emergency Executive Order No. 538 on December 27, 2023.

The current extension, detailed in Emergency Executive Order No. 612, dated June 28, 2024, and now further extended, underscores the city’s commitment to addressing this ongoing crisis. The state of emergency will remain in effect for an additional thirty days, with provisions to extend it further if necessary.

“Given the unprecedented humanitarian crisis we are facing, it is imperative that we continue to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers,” Mayor Adams stated. “This extension allows us to maintain the necessary support and resources for those who have newly arrived, as well as those already relying on our shelter system.”

The order directs that the state of emergency declared in Emergency Executive Order No. 224, dated October 7, 2022, is extended for thirty days. Additionally, section 1 of Emergency Executive Order No. 612, dated June 28, 2024, is extended for five days. The state of emergency will remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty days or until rescinded, with further extensions to be issued as needed.

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