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Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor
Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor At least 50 undocumented migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, multiple news reports said. Island residents did not know about this beforehand and had to scramble to accommodate them.  Due to an unexpected urgent #humanitarian situation, #DCEMA are opening #Emergency #Shelters tonight on #MarthasVineyard. If you’re willing & able to volunteer in a clinical or non-clinical role, contact @DukesOffice at 508-684-8015#VolunteersNeeded #HumanitarianAid #DukesCounty — Dukes County Emergency Management Association (@Dukes…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Supply Drive To Assist Ukraine Being Held In Area Supply Drive To Assist Ukraine Being Held In Area
Supply Drive To Assist Ukraine Being Held In Area A county government in the Hudson Valley has teamed up with a foundation to collect humanitarian supplies to help those affected by the invasion of Ukraine. Dutchess County officials have joined in partnership with the Afya Foundation to host a humanitarian supply collection beginning on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former JC Penney's location at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. The site is open to the public with no appointment necessary.  Only new, unopened, and non-expired goods will be accepted. Items needed include: Flashlights and batteries; Baby and adult diaper…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Cuomo Returns To Puerto Rico, Checking On Hurricane Repairs, Rebuilding Cuomo Returns To Puerto Rico, Checking On Hurricane Repairs, Rebuilding
Cuomo Returns To Puerto Rico, Checking On Hurricane Repairs, Rebuilding Gov. Andrew Cuomo made a return trip to Puerto Rico to check on rebuilding efforts and lashed out at the federal government for not doing enough for residents there. Cuomo of New Castle used the visit to launch the "NY Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative," deploying a Tactical Assessment Team of state experts and labor, non-profit, philanthropic, and academic partners to evaluate reconstruction needs and to develop a comprehensive rebuilding roadmap for communities in need.  The Assessment Team's findings will inform the strategic deployment of approximately…

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by Jon Craig