Due to the historically high number of pets in the city’s shelter system, Mayor Adams has announced a $1 million investment to increase capacity for shelter populations in Manhattan and Queens, as animal shelters struggle with pet surrenders.

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Adams is facing fierce resistance from the City Council as members seek to stop him from expanding the role of federal immigration agents in the city.

Mayor Eric Adams insisted again Friday that he can’t just issue an executive order rolling back sanctuary city law, as the Trump administration amped up pressure with a new lawsuit targeting the pro-migrant policies.