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Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City. Schools, hotels and churches have been turned into shelters. The mayor speaks of a crisis that will "destroy" his city, and the population's welcoming attitude is beginning to shift.
This documentary project tells the story of New York City's historic migration crisis through the lens of people like Siley, Marko, and Amir – migrants who came to the United States in search of a better life.
Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City. Schools, hotels and churches have been turned into shelters. The mayor speaks of a crisis that will "destroy" his city, and the population's welcoming attitude is beginning to shift.
This documentary project tells the story of New York City's historic migration crisis through the lens of people like Siley, Marko, and Amir – migrants who came to the United States in search of a better life.
When Amir Alfuutiyu arrived in New York City, he thought his journey was over – but since then, he has had to reapply for one of the city's over 200 shelters more than 10 times.
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Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City. Schools, hotels and churches have been turned into shelters. The mayor speaks of a crisis that will "destroy" his city, and the population's welcoming attitude is beginning to shift.
This documentary project tells the story of New York City's historic migration crisis through the lens of people like Siley, Marko, and Amir – migrants who came to the United States in search of a better life.
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This documentary project tells the story of New York City's historic migration crisis through the lens of people like Siley, Marko, and Amir – migrants who came to the United States in search of a better life.
Read more