After 'illegals' moved into high school building authorities put students on remote learning in New York

New York City officials faced strong criticism and a bomb threat for moving asylum seekers from the Floyd Bennett Field tent shelter to a Brooklyn high school due to adverse weather conditions.

Parents and local leaders gathered outside James Madison High School, expressing frustration over the shift to online classes and the temporary housing of around 1,900 migrants in the gym and auditorium during a storm.

"It's inexcusable to do this to the students of New York City high schools, especially after all they've been through with COVID," voiced a concerned parent.

Protesters argued against using schools as shelters and questioned the suitability of Floyd Bennett Field due to its vulnerability to weather events. In a report, assembly woman Jamie Williams emphasised the need for a more sustainable plan, anticipating future storms.

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City officials, meanwhile, defended their decision, citing the urgency to protect asylum seekers from the weather. Migrant families were transported back to Floyd Bennett Field at 4:15 a.m., raising concerns about the timing and the impact on children. Assemblyman Michael Novakhov questioned the decision, including costs and logistics.

"I'm sympathetic to migrants, but why were they removed during the night? They could've stayed until 6 or 7 a.m.," said Novakhov.

Officials announced that James Madison High School would not be used as a shelter again, expressing disappointment in not securing a more suitable location. They revealed their preference for a military base or park outside the city but accepted Floyd Bennett Field as the only option provided by state and federal authorities.

City officials denounced the bomb threat and hate calls directed at the school, labeling them "deplorable" and subject to investigation as possible criminal offenses. New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol emphasised their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved in the relocation.