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County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants
County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants A county in the Hudson Valley is moving to advance legislation that would prevent other municipalities, including New York City, from sending migrants and asylum seekers to facilities within its borders. The legislation was presented by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne during a meeting held by the Putnam County Legislature's Rules Committee, county officials announced on Tuesday, June 27.  During the meeting, the committee unanimously voted to advance this legislation, which would prevent outside municipalities from housing members of its homeless population, migrants, and asyl…

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