The comptroller’s office said they were “alarmed” when City Hall told them they were not investigating anything specific — despite first-hand accounts uncovered by the I-Team of mothers saying their children simply aren’t getting enough food at shelters
The comptroller's office said they were"alarmed" when the Adams administration responded to them that they were not investigating anything specific — despite first-hand accounts uncovered by the I-Team of mothers saying their children simply aren't getting enough food.
"These families and individuals are coming to us after a harrowing months-long journey which could result in severe malnourishment, and we are committed to making sure that we are prioritizing their recovery while working with them to help stabilize their lives in a new country. We take any concerns of food shortages at shelter sites very seriously and are committed to investigating any such concerns," the city's statement read.
The first migrant relief center in New York City will move from Orchard Beach to Randall's Island following minor flooding at the original site, Andrew Siff reports. The shelter serves small meals, but no baby food or formula. Just one eight-ounce container of milk per baby, per day — unless the milk is expiring, in which case she says they get extra. Her baby boy was is still hungry after the bottle of milk they receive but she said there are no refills at the shelter.Residents at the Queens shelter shared a video showing how they're forced to sign for every milk or juice they consume.
“On a daily basis, we see about 75 families that come. They don't have no milk,” said food pantry volunteer Maria Vergara.“The face changes…Like when we give them milk and they drink it in front of us, the face changes,” Vergara said."It's heart-breaking that the shelters in our city are not providing the essentials for the kids.”
New York City officials say they are "working around the clock" to accommodate migrants as well as homeless shelter residents who are being affected by the influx of people in need. NBC New York's Melissa Russo reports.
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