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New York May Become Sanctuary State For Undocumented Immigrants New York May Become Sanctuary State For Undocumented Immigrants
New York May Become Sanctuary State For Undocumented Immigrants A lawmaker is pushing legislation that would see the Empire State become a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. Democratic State Sen. Jose Serrano Jr. is sponsoring a bill that would prohibit law enforcement from holding non-citizens for deportation by federal officials unless they’ve been convicted of a violent crime in the past several years. The bill - titled the "Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act” - has been introduced in the past, but never made it through the legislature. It is now being considered in committee. Several cities throughout New York have already declared themsel…
Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run
Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Gov. Andrew Cuomo's potential opponents are stepping aside. Harry Wilson, a Scarsdale businessman considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, announced on Facebook Monday that he will not be running for governor, citing family reasons.  Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for a third term this year. Wilson joins Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who also announced they will not be challenging Cuomo. "I have been wrestling with two incredibly powerful but, ultimately, competing forces – a deep desire to serve and make …