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NYC Migrant Aid Program to End
New York City's prepaid debit card program for migrants will end in January 2024 due to a shift from emergency response to a more sustainable approach, after helping over 2,600 families.
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- What is the main topic of the news article?
- The New York City pilot program distributing prepaid debit cards to migrants will end in January 2024.
- What investigation was launched regarding this program?
- The city's Department of Investigation was looking into the no-bid contract awarded for the program.
- Why is the city ending the program according to Mayor Adams?
- Mayor Eric Adams stated that the program's end reflects a shift from an emergency response to a more sustainable approach, given a decline in the migrant population.
- How much money did the program cost, and what did it provide?
- The program, which cost approximately \$400,000, provided families with \$350 weekly for food and baby supplies.
- How many families benefited from this program, and what were its positive impacts?
- Over 2,600 migrant families benefited from the program, which helped to reduce food waste and provided culturally sensitive food options.