Rockland County officials declare state of emergency to halt NYC migrants’ arrival
Posted on AllSides May 7th, 2023
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Officials in Rockland County have declared a state of emergency in an effort to stop New York City’s plan to dump hundreds of migrants there.
The declaration by Rockland County Executive Ed Day, prohibits other municipalities from bringing and housing people in the county, according to the Rockland Report.
It also bars hotels and motels from housing migrants without a license and requires municipalities that wish to house migrants or asylum seekers in Rockland County to ensure they will cover their expenses.
The town board in Orangetown, NY, about 40 minutes...