NYC mayor admits more than half of those from Texas are likely to flee out of ‘fear’ of crime

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has suggested that most of the bus convoy carrying immigrants from Texas to the Big Apple fled before they arrived out of fear of the city’s crime.

‘We believe there were about 40 people who should have been on that bus. Adams told a woman who organized the convoy Friday, in a conversation overheard by the New York Post.

He speculated: “Because they were afraid something would happen to them if they arrived at this location, people got off the bus earlier.

‘And we’re worried about that because we don’t want people to be left out [just] wherever. ‘

The Post says that Adams was referring to New York City’s growing fear of crime.

The migrants crossed into the United States illegally, and then took advantage of a scheme devised in the spring by Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas. Abbott has argued that Texas is unfairly burdening migrants, and has taken them where they want to go – such as Washington DC and New York City, both cities. sanctuary street. In sanctuary cities, no one is asked about their immigration status when they report a crime or seek to access public services.

More than 6,000 people have been brought to Washington, DC since the launch of Abbott’s plan in April. Friday saw the first people arrive in New York City.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, another Republican, launched a similar effort in May and has attracted more than 1,000 migrants, his office said.

One coach arrived on Friday, and Adams on Sunday went to see another – but was reportedly shocked that the bus wasn’t full.

Eric Adams was seen on Sunday welcoming the kids to New York City from Texas

According to the latest statistics from the NYPD, the crime rate is up nearly 37% year over year.

Hate crime increased 13.3 percent and transit crime increased 53 percent year over year.

Serious assaults increased by 19% and rape by 11.3%.

However, the homicide rate fell by 4.3%.

DailyMail.com has reached out to Adams’ office for comment on comments the Post has heard.

Buses from Texas were seen on Sunday pulling up to the bus station

Adams is seen at the Port Authority bus terminal in midtown Manhattan delivering deliveries to new arrivals

Adams was seen checking food and supplies for the new arrivals on Sunday

He tweeted that New York was ‘push’ to support asylum seekers.

‘[email protected]_TX used innocent people as political pawns to create a crisis,’ Adams said.

‘New Yorkers are working to fix it – that’s our city’s values.

‘But we need help from the federal government – money, technical support and more.

‘Unlike Governor Abbott, New York City will always do our part, and I thank the NGOs, City workers and everyday New Yorkers who prove it every day. today.’

Abbott remains defiant.

“Beyond Washington, DC, New York City is the ideal destination for these migrants, who can receive the abundance of city and housing services that Mayor Eric Adams boasted during his tenure. sanctuary city,” said Abbott, who is set for re-election in November.

‘I hope he makes good on his promise to welcome all migrants with open arms so that our devastated and overrun border towns can find relief.’

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday that the administration of President Joe Biden is helping New York and Washington DC with migrants arriving from Texas.

‘FEMA is also well known for providing support, including through funding, so we’re helping with that,’ she said in response to a question from DailyMail.com.

The federal agency is using funds from its Emergency Food and Shelter Program to help cities provide shelter and services.

Jean-Pierre accused Abbott of using migrants as a ‘stunt’ and a ‘political ploy.’

“This is what he’s doing and it’s embarrassing,” she said.

New York City received its first busload of migrants from the country’s southern border on Friday.

Washington DC has, in recent weeks, had two to four, sometimes five, busloads of migrants arriving daily. The level of runoff is draining local resources and volunteers.

However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin turned down Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for the National Guard to assist the migrants.

A Department of Defense spokesman said such a move could compromise the readiness of the DC National Guard, which reports to the Secretary of Defense, and noted the capital city. dollars are receiving money from FEMA.

“We have determined that providing this support will negatively impact DCNG readiness and have negative effects on the organization and its members,” the spokesperson said.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that President Joe Biden’s administration is helping New York and Washington DC with immigrants from Texas.

Washington DC, for the past few weeks, has had two to four, sometimes five, busloads of migrants arriving daily

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects a request from Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (above) asking the National Guard to assist migrants

Bertilio Rosale (left) and Jose Rodriguez (right) arrive at the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal after a nearly 2,000-mile trip from New York. Rodriguez, 38, told DailyMail.com he chose New York because it had the ‘best chance’ of the options he was presented with when he crossed the border.

Bowser told reporters on Friday that she wants to continue working with the Pentagon to make sure political considerations ‘are not part of their decision.’

Previously, she said the city received a $1 million grant from FEMA.

Jean-Pierre said the White House is also working with Bowser.

‘We’ve had constructive conversations with Mayor Bowser and her team. We will continue to do so and we are committed to working with them as we do with all other elected officials,’ she said.

On Friday, a convoy of buses carrying migrants was unloaded at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan after making the nearly 2,000-mile journey from the border that lasted several days.

A group of charity workers and volunteers welcomed about 50 migrants, most of them men, before they ventured into the city to find a hotel or shelter.

One of the arrivals, Jose Rodriguez, 38, told DailyMail.com he chose New York because it had the ‘best chance’ of the options he was presented with when he crossed the border.

He added that the group was not allowed to leave a Texas building they were staying in and that he had lost all of his documents during the crossing of the Rio Grande.

Bertilio Rosale, 54, also told DailyMail.com upon arrival: ‘I wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and the rest of the city.

‘There are more job opportunities here, I’ll do whatever I can. The bus here is very good, we come from all over the place. ‘