Roosevelt Hotel becomes modern-day Ellis Island for NYC migrants

It was just over a year ago when the Roosevelt Hotel became New York City's intake cener for newly-arriving migrants. Since then, thousands hae passed through from over 100 different nations. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay got an inside look at their operations.
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[@ekdkzkxkx]

comparing these migrants to those who came to ellis island is laughable

[@2cleo]

Yes agree 100 percent

[@Cosmo87-]

Seriously

[@gladius2489]

It’s an insult to my ancestors

[@ekdkzkxkx]

@@gladius2489 Your ancestors didnt get free healthcare, housing, and food after coming

[@dianadundidit5343]

100 PERCENT AGREE!!

[@Slashed888]

Free healthcare, room & board. Amazing how much better they get treated than our own residents!

[@gladius2489]

And we’re paying for it 😡

[@beyolightner]

That’s the Biden regime plan . They hate Americans

[@juanfutureguy]

Immigrants don’t get insurance until they apply to certain immigration status programs. Many spend months without medical assistance. Public service assistance is available to residents. Someone else’s help is not taking away from something benefiting residents.

[@Slashed888]

@@juanfutureguy the real delusion is thinking there is an infinite amount of resources to go around.

[@tejassuresh8221]

​@@Slashed888you should have a large heart all humans deserve equal opportunities

[@christianguzman6510]

With tax payers money ....NYC is shit.

[@dannybx78]

It's time to take our tax money back. What do these democrats think this is?

[@michaelmadsen-yq5kw]

The city leased this hotel for 220 million of New York tax dollars!

[@hunterschulman4596]

WHY ARE WE HELPING THESE PEOPLE THESE PEOPLE ARE HERE ILLEGALLY

[@dannybx78]

WE DON'T HAVE TO HELP THESE PEOPLE. THEY'RE NOT A PART OF US. WE NEED TO HELP OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO ARE ON OUR SIDE OF LIFE.

[@christophermaldonado1898]

Illegal votes.

[@gladius2489]

They are criminals. In any other country they would be arrested, jailed and deported

[@mikeclemets863]

If they relatives in a different state they can leave less people to take of

[@beyolightner]

The Biden regime plan.

[@joynhope7623]

Why don't you spend our tax money to rescue our own homeless people!!

[@BargSlarg]

A luxury hotel in the most expensive part of the most expensive city in the country, instead of an island with shabby accommodations.

[@LA-rc7cw]

I could never afford to stay in those hotels...ever. Our tax dollars will sure make sure they get to have a free ride though! ugh

[@Bunnybeebee531]

Scamming the system.

[@BetterTextLex]

It’s totally like Ellis Island except for you know all the free medical care, housing, education, travel, legal services. Oh, and qualifying for public assistance, a photo ID, and drivers’ license. Also, providing an interpreter or translation everywhere for everything. Then there’s the taxpayer funded “non-profit” organizations & advocacy groups offering migrant assistance. Can’t forget the sanctuary laws and federal policies supporting mass migration. Ya know, now that I think about it, Roosevelt Hotel isn’t like Ellis Island at all. It’s almost like only an stupid person would say that

[@gladius2489]

It’s exactly like Ellis Island but completely the opposite

[@lynnerussell4263]

Freeloaders and more still coming.

[@SSNESS]

10 million so far

[@lynnerussell4263]

@@SSNESS I heard 17million, however that is way to many. Folks voted on bidumb

[@gladius2489]

Freeloaders and thieves

[@beyolightner]

Getting a free ride on taxpayers dollars.

[@theresasagner]

​@beyolighter2131 They off them any kind of transportation free.

[@Coffee240]

I only have one question,,,,? How do they give a undocumented immigrants ID.

[@TedH.]

That's an easy one! I know the answer to that question. They run their finger down the telephone directory. Wherever it stops is the name they use.

[@Coffee240]

@@TedH. sounds right,

[@jamad-y7m]

@@TedH. more like they just give you the social security of a dead person

[@mattatuckmanful]

Screened for depression? What r we handen out free xanax too now?

[@penitenttangent7346]

Percs and mollie 😂

[@sandydog7449]

Would be funny if it wasn’t so ridiculous,we don’t get free health care.They are being treated as guests,no wonder they come here…..illegally

[@d.asiatp]

i had to question that statement too like wtf?? what about the actual homeless vets with PTSD.

[@mattatuckmanful]

@@d.asiatp who cares about homeless vets when theres illegal migrants to feed and get votes from!!

[@chillyourself5208]

a bad joke on tax payers and poor homeless citizens

[@KwaIified]

wasting billions and billions and other resources Americans need

[@gladius2489]

No, it’s not a new Ellis Island. People who came through Ellis Island entered the country legally. My ancestors entered the country legally, were properly documented and gained their U.S. citizenship.

[@Linda-v8d]

LMFAO...Ellis Island my arse.

[@silicoferer201]

Adams making money on migrants

[@Jim-x1i]

The BS propaganda is strong with this one.

[@JPAGH]

Calling Rosevelt Hotel Ellis Island is like a slap in the face for all who have come to the US legally. Giving a room in a good hotel to all those illegals when Americans who fought for the country are homeless in the street is like kicking veterans in the ass. Shame on you, liberal, woke, and progressive voters.

[@morphias-om7sb]

Go back!

[@405Lenny]

This was once a great hotel 😢

[@TickTock-jo4to]

FJB.

[@joshuapaul349]

New York is a brand. If any other brand had the same failure rate I'm pretty sure they'd have to stop selling their product.

[@theresasagner]

That's really something because our own country won't take care of their own. They offer them everything and don't help our homeless vets.

[@charblank]

These migrants dress very well! Their next shopping trip is on us! Bet they eat better than most of us hardworking people too!

[@jimihayes150]

Deport

[@josieOlkl-ri7qq]

What’s the long term solution for them to get on their feet and fend for themselves will they live in a hotel and get free food and healthcare forever? It will take time to learn the language and learn a skill. The asylum cases won’t be heard for what another decade??

[@beyolightner]

What a disgrace FJB

[@Sisko1500]

The owner of the Roosevelt should just Abandon it & give it back to the bank he must be losing millions

[@user-fv2pl7go1q]

I live in a shelter with Migrants and they have the following in common without fail: rhinestone manicures and authentic designer handbags, all at the expense of hardworking NYC Taxpayers. Smh

[@Melinda_Ross]

Ellis Island had legal immigrants without disease.

[@onceagain6184]

GROSS !

[@duvita78]

Thats all these gov officials want..Federal $$🙄

[@xlyal8908]

why don't they spend $$$$ on your own homeless population ?

[@sthcalguy3024]

Enemies of the people.

[@lindabederio4603]

It truly sickens me that non citizens and Non residents are given more attention than people who live here, And speak the local language.

[@jeanettemartinez6289]

TRUMP 2024,,,,,

[@dannybx78]

GOD OF AMERICA 🙏

[@beckystarrski]

Wow! It almost reminds me, this Roosevelt Hotel, of a place that not too long ago people called uhh 😬 TOURISTS! Yes, that’s it! Yes, they would pay their hard EARNED Dollars to visit NYC! You know on a vacation!!! Looks like that won’t happen again any time soon. Such Puntas!

[@rodolfoquiros6386]

THIS IS THE REASON WHY USA IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

[@drock577]

I hope the federal government does not give them a dime!

[@tevansrn1]

Isn’t it owned by Pakistan?

[@pamglass6007]

I just don’t remember having this many illegal immigrants 4 years ago.

[@Chicago48]

this is an old clip. Very old news.

[@michaelmadsen-yq5kw]

Vote Trump, he will clean this up in a week!

[@rodolfoquiros6386]

NEW YORK BECAME THE RICHEST CITY IN THE WORLD BY FOREIGH TRADE, NOW ITS TIME TO MAKE UP

[@dauseanadoingme3824]

This is rediculous to waste our resources on this non sense

[@Lifeisbeautiful2074]

What about the US citizens?

[@JCX-9]

Keep voting Democrat and this will never end.

[@drkimoni5011]

hope they still have this when I retired so I could get a free one way ticket to their country and lived their for cheap

[@JumpRecapped]

Warm meals 24/7.... Hmmmm

[@Lifeisbeautiful2074]

This is crazy

[@tomc.2808]

RIGHT - exact opposite. E.I. was screening newcomers to prevent a sick and dangerous people from entering to NYC.

[@dianadundidit5343]

RIDICULOUS!! #MAGA!!TRUMP!!

[@rebeprice4400]

Mirgrants helping mirgrants, job are created for bilingual people. What a joke nyc giving them open the doors and left others looking at this free handouts.

[@johnaltobello5095]

They have probably already voted also..

[@rodolfoquiros6386]

USA IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD THANKS TO CHRISTIAN CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN AMERICAN CULTURE

[@Elkcib]

Used to be a classy joint.

[@mikeboucher9184]

He said" hell Tel" ! Smooth 😎

[@mikemyers62637]

WHY ARE MY TAX DOLLARS GOING TO THESE PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET THEM TF OUT OF HERE !!!!

[@recklessralphfromqueens8383]

Shame.

[@dupesonlyanddrugstores7421]

I can imagine the smell I'm just saying

[@coreyashley4949]

Notice how uncomfortable many people were reacting to the news camera being there. That behavior may be subtle, but very telling to how people absolutely know that this situation is unethical and even corrupt. The controversy surrounding all of this is most definitely well warranted.

[@rebeccareid1494]

Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@xanperna]

"screened for depression" "ABLE to get vaccinated" AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Jhayes14590]

Such bullshit

[@kathysharpe7339]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@christopherbeard2424]

Imagine helping black people like this

[@RichManhattanite11]

A wristband???? 😂😂😂😂 1:07

[@RichManhattanite11]

Microchip them! 😂😂

[@niklay33]

I oaughed harder than expected 😮

[@Dusty42096]

That would make too much sense.