In this edition of 'Eyewitness News Extra Time,' we begin with the local battle ensuing over the asylum seekers in New York.
In this edition of 'Eyewitness News Extra Time,' we begin with the local battle ensuing between New York City and Rockland County over the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.
Rockland County declared a State of Emergency in response to Mayor Eric Adams' plan to bus immigrants from New York City to a hotel in Orangeburg, NY.. "We are not equipped to humanely assist these individuals, which eventually we're going to have to do," Rockland County Executive Ed Day said at a news conference where he was joined by U.S. Rep Michael Lawler and other officials.
"What happened to Mr. Neely is a tragedy, my heart goes out to the family. I am not going to comment on the case or the situation on the record. I mean, not asking any specifics regarding his case - I'm using it as an example," said Department of Social Services Commissioner Moly Wasow.You can watch 'Eyewitness News Extra Time' live Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7NY.
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