New York Counties Declare States of Emergency Over Migrant Arrival Concerns
TL;DR
Dutchess County Executive William O'Neill has declared a state of emergency ahead of a possible migrant arrival this weekend. Negotiations are underway to house asylum seekers at the Red Roof Inn in the Town of Poughkeepsie, and the county is researching legal options to protect its residents.
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- Dutchess County issues state of emergency ahead of possible migrant arrival this weekend News 12 Westchester
- Riverhead declares state of emergency to keep away asylum seekers CBS New York
- Niagara County issues state of emergency over migrant crisis WGRZ.com
- Greene County, Sullivan County declare states of emergency Times Union
- Oswego County issues emergency order that bans housing of migrants syracuse.com
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