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The financial strain imposed by this influx of migrants cannot be understated. Last year, the city incurred a cost of approximately $5 billion to accommodate the needs of its new residents, a figure matched by projections for the upcoming fiscal year. The total bill over two years could reach an astounding $10 billion, all while city and state officials push for more lenient immigration policies, seemingly indifferent to the fiscal health of New York City.