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Several military installations in Schenectady County including Stratton Air National Guard base, seen here in 2020, are on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security list of possible locations to house more than 90,000 asylum-seekers that have arrived in New York City in recent months.

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 »

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in the Red Room at the State Capitol in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 24. (Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)

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 »

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, left, walks with Suzan Friedlander, executive director and chief curator at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library during a tour for the senator Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 in Canajoharie.

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 »

Schenectady County Manager Fluman rebuts NY Post article stating more asylum-seekers will be sent to county

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady County Manager Rory Fluman on Friday issued a statement pushing back at a New York Post article… Read more »

The Super 8 motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam is seen on July 19, 2023.

Schenectady County Manager issues emergency order in wake of asylum-seekers’ arrival

Schenectady County Manager Rory Fluman has issued an emergency order in furtherance of the state of emergency declared on July… Read more »

FILE- City Mission of Schenectady Executive Director Mike Saccocio

Nonprofits ready to assist Rotterdam asylum-seekers

ROTTERDAM — With the arrival of more than 230 asylum-seekers in Rotterdam last week, several local nonprofits stand at the ready to… Read more »

The Super 8 Motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam last week.

Hochul continues silence on the Rotterdam Super 8 Motel conflict between local officials and Mayor Adams

ALBANY — As county and local officials continue to battle with New York City Mayor Eric Adams over his decision… Read more »

FILE — The Super 8 Motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam last week.

Waite: What to do about the character of our communities?

WEIGHING IN – No one should have to call a motel room home. But that’s exactly what Alicia Cartland told… Read more »

A look at the Super 8 motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam.

Schenectady County issues migration state of emergency; additional asylum seekers arrived in Rotterdam Saturday

SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady County Legislature unanimously approved a state of emergency and emergency order on Monday barring municipalities or… Read more »

Vehicles are seen in the parking lot of the Super 8 motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam on July 21, the day asylum-seekers arrived from New York City to reside there.

Rotterdam residents express outrage, concern over asylum-seekers

ROTTERDAM — Anger. Fear. Questions with no answers. That was the theme of a special meeting held Monday night by… Read more »

FILE — Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti speaks beside Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, at William H. Barkley Elementary School in Amsterdam in August 2022.

Amsterdam mayor: Three motels rejected offers to house migrants

AMSTERDAM — Several Amsterdam motels declined requests from New York City to house asylum seekers, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti learned late… Read more »

Two men sit in the parking lot of the Super 8 motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam Friday, July 21, 2023.

Schenectady County Sheriff’s office to aid Rotterdam Police Department with asylum-seekers

The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office has announced its intentions to assist the Rotterdam Police Department regarding the asylum-seekers who arrived at… Read more »

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Schenectady County Manager issues emergency order in wake of asylum-seekers’ arrival

Schenectady County issues migration state of emergency; additional asylum seekers arrived in Rotterdam Saturday

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