New York City has filed a lawsuit accusing over 30 counties of violating state law by moving to block the city from relocating hundreds of migrants. The lawsuit filed in state supreme court in Manhattan says the counties, which includes Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Agencies Working to Get Funds to Help Migrants, Wendel Extends Emergency Order
Local agencies are working on obtaining additional funding to help migrants in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce event, said he's been in touch with the State Division of Homeland Security … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lends Support to Emergency Declaration Barring the Housing of New Immigrants In County
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voiced their support for the State of Emergency declared by the County Executive that bars housing new immigrants in Chautauqua County. Legislator Terry Niebel brought the motion to the floor, saying that more … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Declares State of Emergency Barring Housing of Additional Immigrants in County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State of Emergency, Issues Executive Orders Following Expiration of Title 42 Immigration Policy
As the Title 42 immigration policy expires today, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order in anticipation of an expected influx of migrants into New York State. Title 42, enacted during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Protecting Undocumented Immigrants From Extortion
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation protecting undocumented immigrants from threats to report their immigration status. The law classifies certain threats to report a person's immigration status as extortion or coercion under New York law. … [Read more...]
