Waite: Permissive policies not the answer to overdoses in Schenectady County When Schenectady Police announced five fatal suspected drug overdoses in a period of three days late last month, I was in Seattle,… Read more »
Hochul weighing special session amid migrant crisis, cannabis industry halt ALBANY – As the state continues to struggle to deal with the migrant crisis and a halt on the state’s… Read more »
Federal government eyeing housing asylum-seekers at several Schenectady County military facilities GLENVILLE — Several military installations in Schenectady County are being eyed as possible locations to house asylum-seekers. The U.S. Department… Read more »
Hochul meets with White House officials to address migrant crisis in New York state ALBANY — Following a meeting with officials from the Biden administration, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the federal government promised to… Read more »
Amid influx of asylum seekers, state officials send schools letter about children’s right to education As school officials prepare for the start of the school year amid the late arrival of prospective students from among… Read more »
Waite: DocGo is alienating helpful volunteers in Schenectady County Since the mid-July arrival of more than 230 asylum seekers at the Rotterdam Super 8, volunteers with the group Allies… Read more »
State AG opens investigation into DocGo; company last month started housing migrants at Rotterdam Super 8 Motel ALBANY — New York State Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into DocGo, a company hired by New York… Read more »
New Siena poll: Most New Yorkers say migrant crisis is a ‘serious problem’ in the state LOUDONVILLE – Most New Yorkers say the recent influx of migrants is a serious problem for the state and believe… Read more »
Gillibrand urges Biden administration to take legislative or executive action to address migrant crisis CANAJOHARIE – As local governments and municipalities continue to struggle to provide services and support for the influx of asylum… Read more »
NYC suggests housing migrants in Manhattan jail shuttered after Epstein’s suicide ALBANY — New York City officials want to ease pressure on overcrowded homeless shelters by housing migrants in a federal… Read more »
Mohonasen still finalizing details for incoming asylum-seeking students ROTTERDAM — With the start of classes three weeks away, the Mohonasen Central School District is finalizing plans pertaining to… Read more »
State Assembly Speaker Heastie visits Glens Falls during annual statewide tour State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, on a visit to the Glens Falls Senior Center… Read more »
