The decline in migrant numbers has led to the closure of shelters in the blue city.

On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared the closure of numerous migrant shelters, as the city experiences a decline in arrivals and the mayor maintains a tough stance on illegal immigration.

Adams declared that 25 shelters will be shut down in the upcoming months, with locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens being affected. Additionally, shelters are scheduled to close outside of New York City in Albany, Buffalo, and Poughkeepsie.

Over 225,000 migrants have arrived in the blue city since 2022, coinciding with a surge at the southern border and a strategy by Texas to bus migrants to cities like New York City to ease pressure on the border state.

The number of migrants arriving in the city has decreased by 22 weeks, enabling the closure of several shelters.

The drop in migrant numbers, according to Adams, is linked to the Biden administration's executive orders limiting asylum claims in the U.S. and resulting in a sharp decline in apprehensions at the border.

He linked the city's strategies for relocating migrants, such as reticketing and case management, to the issue.

"Our effective management strategies have enabled us to overcome the crisis, and the additional shelter closures we are announcing today demonstrate our superior handling of the situation compared to other cities in the country," Adams stated in a press release. "Our comprehensive case management, coupled with our 30- and 60-day policies, have assisted over 170,000 migrants in taking the next step on their journeys, as migrants do not seek to reside in our shelter system but rather pursue the American Dream."

He stated that we will continue to search for additional sites to merge and shut down, as well as explore further chances to reduce taxpayer expenses, while maintaining our successful management of the response.

In contrast to some Democratic counterparts in blue cities nationwide, who have pledged opposition to the Trump administration's plan on illegal immigration, Adams has adopted a more robust strategy.

He has emphasized the significance of work authorization, case management, and safeguarding against deportation for certain individuals. However, he has also expressed a willingness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration and border czar Thomas Homan on the removal of illegal immigrants with criminal records.

"I would like to speak with our border czar to discuss his plans and identify common ground for collaboration. I strongly believe that by sitting down with those across the aisle and sharing our ideas, we can find solutions to the issues at hand. I am confident that I have some ideas that can address the concerns of the American people, including securing our borders, addressing violent acts, and ensuring the safety of our citizens."

In New York, a poll by Siena College reveals that 54% of respondents support the state's involvement in any Trump administration efforts to remove illegal immigrants, while 35% are against the plans.

Throughout the state, including New York City, there was strong support for President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.

Planet Chronicle' Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.