The group that runs Randalls Island wants their park back
. They say if the city doesn't take away these
migrant tents by the summer, they're going to be
forced to take legal action. The city says they're
running out of options. The Randalls Island Park Alliance
says these tents are illegal since they restrict public access
. They also say they're not aware of an environmental
impact review. The tents were added last August House
3000 migrants and take up 9.8 acres of Parkland.
In a letter to the mayor, the alliance says
these tents were built across four highly used athletic fields
that once served thousands of New York City Children and
10,000 permit hours have since been lost. They also
say the tens have resulted in a legal moped speeding
across the 103rd street footbridge and have caused violence and
illegal activity. There are concerned this will keep people
from coming to Randalls Island. The city says this
is a difficult situation. We don't have alternatives.
This is a way that we're able to stretch our
resources and house people and really continue to keep a
pace with the flow of migrants that are coming to
New York City without having them sleep on the street
. Mayor Adams also weighed in the hypocrisy of people
who are saying, bring us, you're tired,
you're weak, your huddle masses yearning to be free
but not on my block. The alliance is asking
the city to remove the tents by August 8th.
They say if it's not done by then they'll take
legal action on Randall's Island. Ashley Mastronardi News 12
New York.