Rockland County Declares Emergency to Stop NYC's Plan to Bus Migrants North

Rockland County officials declared a state of emergency to prevent New York City from busing up to 300 asylum seekers to two hotels in the Hudson Valley. The county is concerned about the lack of infrastructure to care for the migrants and the strain it would put on already overburdened support systems. The emergency declaration bars the city from shuttling the migrants north and does not allow hotels or motels to house any without specific licensing to do so. Local officials are demanding more information and details regarding the plan.