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As of January 31, 2026, New York City has recorded approximately $9.2 billion in expenditures on asylum seeker (migrant) services since fiscal year (FY) 2023. sc.(ony.gov +1) This figure comes from the official New York State Comptroller’s Asylum Seeker Spending Report (updated quarterly with data through January 31, 2026) and aligns with reporting from the NYC Comptroller’s Office. It covers the city’s response to the influx of roughly 200,000–230,000+ asylum seekers/new arrivals since spring 2022. The spending primarily funds:Emergency shelter (via Departments of Homeless Services and Social Services — the largest share) Medical care and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (run by NYC Health + Hospitals)Food, housing preservation, emergency management, and other support services