Warren County, Albany County declare states of emergency over possible migrant surge
![Migrants wait in line to fill out paperwork indicating what services they need, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at St. Peter's Church in New York.
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Migrants wait in line to fill out paperwork indicating what services they need, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at St. Peter's Church in New York. (AP Photo / Julia Nikhinson)
Warren County and Albany County are now the latest counties in our area to declare states of emergency over a possible migrant surge.
Warren County said they’re concerned buses of migrants from New York City could be relocated there, Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Geraghty said.
A task force is also looking at options to handle a possible surge.
Meanwhile, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy said he’s worried about possible housing shortages and strain on the county’s support system.
Other counties in our area – including Rensselaer and Saratoga – have declared similar states of emergency.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s asked the federal government to expedite a process which allows migrants to work in the state.