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NYC Migrant Aid Program to End
New York City's migrant aid program distributing prepaid debit cards will end in January 2024 after a one-year run.
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- What is the main subject of the news article?
- The New York City pilot program distributing prepaid debit cards to migrants will end in January 2024.
- What were some positive impacts of the pilot program?
- The program's success is highlighted by reduced food waste and culturally sensitive food provision for thousands of migrants.
- What investigation is underway concerning the program?
- The city's Department of Investigation was looking into the no-bid contract for the program, which was implemented during a surge of migrants arriving from Texas and other states.
- What is Mayor Adams's perspective on the program's discontinuation?
- Mayor Eric Adams stated that the program fulfilled its one-year purpose and the city is transitioning away from its emergency response phase due to a decrease in the migrant population.
- How much funding did the program receive, and what benefits did it offer?
- The program, costing around \$400,000, provided families with \$350 weekly for food and baby supplies. It aided over 2,600 migrant families.