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Biden Administration Snubs Hochul’s NYC Migrant Plan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to reporters in the Red Room about legislation passed during a special legislative session, Friday, July 1, 2022, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
  • The Biden administration has opted not to provide approval for the utilization of Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field to accommodate migrants, resulting in a public setback for Governor Kathy Hochul, who had passionately advocated for the proposal during a direct discussion with federal officials on Sunday.
  • In a concerted effort to secure support for the plan, New York’s prominent Democratic leader ensured her presence during a morning conference call with notable figures from the Biden administration, including Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau.
  • In anticipation of a successful outcome, her office diligently prepared a potential announcement detailing the agreement, poised for immediate dissemination following the call, according to sources familiar with the situation, who spoke to The Post.
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