Adams Begs For Migrant Funds During Albany's 'Tin Cup Day'

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams rattled his tin cup Tuesday in Albany with a big ask for state lawmakers amid the city's costly migrant crisis.

"Today, we are asking the state to increase its commitment and cover at least 50 percent of our costs," he said.

Hizzoner's plea Tuesday came during the annual ritual known as "Tin Cup Day," so named because it's when local government officials put in their requests (or beg) for state funding.

Nearly 174,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City over the past two years — an influx that Adams and his administration's officials said will cost the city $10.6 billion.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has already committed to covering roughly $3 billion of that anticipated cost.

Adams told lawmakers that the city has already cut expenses to the bone, and more help is needed.

"We are not out of the woods," he said, arguing that city and state officials can't assume their federal counterparts will cover their fair share.

"New Yorkers are already carrying most of the asylum seeker costs," he said. "It is wrong to ask them to do more, and it puts our city in a precarious position."