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Suffolk County Issues Emergency Order Regarding Asylum Seeker Crisis

authorStaff Writer on May 29, 2023
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has issued an emergency order as New York City continues to face a shortage of available housing for individuals and families legally seeking asylum. The... more

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