NYC Considers Using Flatiron Building, Other Iconic Properties To House Migrants
The idea of migrants living in Central Park evoked images of New York City during the Great Depression, when the park was home to a ‘Hooverville.’

As New York City officials scramble to cope with thousands of migrants arriving from border states, they are reportedly considering converting such landmarks as the Flatiron Building into temporary housing to accommodate the influx.
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