Asylum seekers and legal migrants face hostility and violations in Capital Region.

Asylum seekers have arrived in the Capital Region, with Colonie Town Supervisor blaming the unexpected arrival on the city of Albany. However, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan denies this and says that New York City is footing the bill for the migrants' accommodation, food, health services, and intake services. The Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) is one of the organizations helping in the support of the migrants. Direct communication between municipalities and New York City is necessary to prevent overcrowding in shelters.