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TESTIMONY

Molly Schaeffer, Interim Director of New York City Mayor's Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (MOASO), on the City's Efforts and Challenges in Supporting Asylum Seekers

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    Molly Schaeffer details the comprehensive response of New York City to the asylum seeker crisis, emphasizing the city's leadership and the challenges faced.

    • Schaeffer highlights the provision of shelter, food, legal support, and other essential services to over 179,000 individuals.
    • She discusses the establishment of emergency shelters and advocacy for work authorization, emphasizing New York City's humanitarian approach.
    • Schaeffer outlines the challenges of resource constraints and the need for state and federal support, particularly in light of proposed legislation that could impact the city's management ability.
    • The testimony includes the implementation of shelter time limits paired with case management to aid in the self-sufficiency of asylum seekers.
    • She concludes by inviting council members to visit shelter sites, demonstrating openness and transparency in operations.