NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration announced Wednesday that it plans to disseminate new flyers at the U.S. southern border discouraging migrants from coming to New York City — but the leaflets contain misleading information on what services would be available to them in the Big Apple. The flyers, which Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom showcased during a briefing at City Hall, inform migrants that the city “cannot help you obtain a work permit.” Despite that message, Adams’ administration is ramping up efforts to help newly-arrived migrants file claims for ...
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