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New York State Assembly Republicans called on Gov. Hochul Tuesday to hold a special session to tackle the migrant crisis “before a bad situation gets even worse.”

“This is a crisis created and exacerbated by Democrats, and they have allowed it to spiral out of control,” said Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R-Fulton).

Barclay ripped the Biden administration, saying it’s “turned its back on New York.”

“It’s time the State Legislature returns to Albany and puts guidelines in place before a bad situation gets even worse,” he added.

The GOP leader was joined by Assemblyman Michael Reilly (R-Staten Island), Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino and David Hirsch, a Republican candidate for Assembly in the 27th District, during a press conference outside the former St. Agnes Academic High School, which has been converted into a migrant shelter.


  Republicans in the New York state Assembly have called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to order an emergency session to address the migrant crisis in New York City. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Republicans in the New York state Assembly have called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to order an emergency session to address the migrant crisis in New York City. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

  Migrants arriving at the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan on August 17, 2023. Seth Gottfried for NY Post Migrants arriving at the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan on August 17, 2023. Seth Gottfried for NY Post

“From Staten Island to Whitestone, communities across New York City are standing up to say enough is enough when it comes to this out-of-control migrant crisis,” Reilly said.

Aside from Albany taking action, Reilly said Hochul and Mayor Adams must light a fire under Biden to close the southern border — the source of the tens of thousands of migrants flooding the Big Apple.

“You can’t keep throwing money at the migrant crisis. It’s not going to solve the problem. You’re talking about billions and billions of dollars,” added Paladino.

“New York is the best place to come. You get free shelter and a roof over your head. You get medical coverage. Your kids go to great schools,” she quipped.


  Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino told The Post that the southern border should be closed completely due to the crisis. William Farrington Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino told The Post that the southern border should be closed completely due to the crisis. William Farrington

An estimated 107,000 migrants have been processed in total by the city since spring 2022 — and more than 59,000 migrants currently in New York’s care on the taxpayer dime.

Hizzoner and his top budget officials have estimated that the cost of the migrant crisis over three years could reach an eye-watering $12 billion.

Representatives for Hochul did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


  Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay claimed that the Biden administration “turned its back on New York.” James Keivom Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay claimed that the Biden administration “turned its back on New York.” James Keivom

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