In her latest budget, New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed $2.4 billion in spending for immigrants and a plan to spur housing development in a state with some of the highest rents and home prices in the nation.
Hochul on Tuesday unveiled a budget proposal aimed at addressing pressures facing the Empire State, including President-elect Joe Biden’s continuing immigration crisis.
Democratic Party was suggested According to Politico, on top of the $1.9 billion the state spent in 2023, an additional $2.4 billion will be spent on migrant care.
Most of the new spending is aimed at New York City. Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams appear to have agreed to spend $1.1 billion to help illegal border crossers flock to the Big Apple.
Hochul also announced plans to further boost housing construction, saying in his budget speech that “we still need an effective statewide approach to spur new construction.”
“It has taken every other state decades to meet the challenge of building more housing. But I approach this crisis with a sense of urgency,” Hochul said. Saidaccording to another report by Politico.
Meanwhile, New York City is the most expensive city in the nation for rent, according to a study. thumper report.
In fact, rents in this city cost nearly $1,000 a month more than the next most expensive city.
Rent in New York City is $4,040 a month, according to the report. The next closest rent is $3,220 in Jersey City, NJ.
From there, the rest of the top five includes Boston, which costs $3,000; San Francisco is $2,950 and Miami, Florida is $2,690.
But even though New York City has the highest rents in the nation, Hochul is proposing higher taxes on things like vacation rentals and hotel stays.
On Tuesday, commentator Howie Carr posted: long list of freebies The state is handing over illegal immigrants. His list is extensive and includes housing, food, clothing, rent, and many other expenses.
Kerr’s list includes $150 per day per person illegally staying in a free hotel room, $64 per person per day for food, free medical care, dry cleaning, housekeeping, free iPads and cell phones. , chargers, clothing, diapers, baby products, and cars. These include seating, education, legal services, and many other items.
However, Hochul struggles with transparency issues. The question of where all the money will go is a serious one. recently, boston herald It called on the state to provide a full accounting of where all funds are being spent.
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