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Asylum Seekers

'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers 'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…
Migrant Crisis: Asylum Seekers Arrive In Albany, Colonie From NYC Migrant Crisis: Asylum Seekers Arrive In Albany, Colonie From NYC
Migrant Crisis: Asylum Seekers Arrive In Albany, Colonie From NYC Dozens of asylum seekers have arrived in the Capital Region as part of New York City’s plan to temporarily house hundreds of migrants in hotels across the region. On Monday evening, May 29, a bus of approximately 40 male asylum seekers arrived at the Ramada Hotel in Albany, located on Watervliet Avenue, “at the direction of New York City,” a city spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. It came one day after a bus of another 40 asylum seekers arrived at the same hotel. Related Report: Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants A bus of approximately 25 as…
County In Region Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants County In Region Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants
County In Region Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants After several busloads of migrants and asylum seekers arrived in a Hudson Valley town without warning, the county has been granted a temporary restraining order barring more. Dutchess County was granted the order by Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge Maria Rosa on Tuesday, May 23, said Dutchess County Executive William O'Neil. The order prevents the New York City Mayor's Office and Department of Homeless Services from transporting any additional homeless adults or minor individuals in temporary shelters in New York City to Dutchess County, including, the Red Roof Inn at 2349 South Road an…