Gothamist – Asylum-seekers and others staying in New York City’s homeless shelters would face no time limits on their stays under a City Council bill being introduced on Thursday.

The proposal from Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who chairs the Council’s immigration committee, takes aim at Mayor Eric Adams’ recent imposition of shelter stay limits for single adult migrants. Adams imposed a 60-day time limit in July and last month reduced it to 30 days, saying the moves were necessary to free up beds in the city’s overwhelmed shelter system.

Hanif called the limits “counterproductive,” “cruel,” “unjust” and a “dangerous precedent.” “These notices are creating further chaos and confusion for a group of people who are here to start new, safe lives, dignified lives,” she added. [Read More]