The housing facility can house up to 3,000 people. But this isn’t the first time the city has built tents on Randall's Island.
Jose Conde is just one day into his new home. The Venezuelan asylum-seeker arrived in New York City about three months ago. He says he's grateful, but the new shelter facility on Randall's Island is his second stop through the city's migrant system. Previously, he was at a Staten Island shelter.
"In all reality, it is taking up space from youth, teens and people who can utilize the facility," said Smith.
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