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New York Mayor Eric Adams (left) attends a rally calling for expedited federal work authorization for asylum seekers on Aug. 31. — New York Mayor Eric Adams (left) attends a rally calling for expedited federal work authorization for asylum seekers on Aug. 31. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg

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By Laura Nahmias

September 21, 2023 at 12:49 PM UTC

Updated on

September 21, 2023 at 6:14 PM UTC

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New York Mayor Eric Adams has long warned of a $12 billion fiscal apocalypse as the city bears the cost of caring for thousands of asylum seekers.

Where that money is going is now coming under scrutiny.