Crystal meth at Ramada that shelters migrants fuels further backlash by Staten Island pols

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two days after police found a large amount of methamphetamine (crystal meth) in a Staten Island hotel being used to house migrants, local government leaders — already irate with the city’s immigration policies — say their constituents deserve better.

“The citizens of New York are paying for this” said Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo (R-Mid Island), referring to what’s now estimated as $12 billion price tag to house and care for migrants over the next three years. “What is going on here? It’s crazy.”

An investigation into who is responsible for the narcotics remains ongoing, police told the Advance/SILive.com. Amid the controversy, a report in The New York Post Friday quotes city officials as saying the white powder is nothing more than Epson salt.

The press conference was called by Borough President Vito Fossella, who has been vocal at rallies across Staten Island opposing the use of several borough buildings, including some in residential areas and a former nursing home, being used as shelters

“Just on the other side of Staten Island, people in Midland Beach and Arrochar are still fighting, and in Travis, not too far from here; because they’re concerned about the quality of life and impact it’s having on the residential neighborhoods.”

Over the weekend, Mayor Eric Adams’ top advisor urged the federal government to “close the (country’s) borders,” as lawyers for his administration filed a court request to roll back the city’s longstanding right-to-shelter rules, according to reports.

Additionally, the mayor has instituted a 30-day eviction notice for adults staying at shelters, which City Council minority leader Joe Borrelli (R-South Shore) said Friday is a step in the right direction.

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Officers responded Wednesday to a 911 call at the Ramada by…