In an unprecedented move, the County of Rockland has successfully secured a Temporary Restraining Order from the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, blocking New York City and Mayor Eric Adams from establishing a migrant shelter at the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg. The proposed shelter was slated to house 340 migrants, an addition that the county argues it cannot … [Read more...] about Rockland NY Granted Restraining Order Against NYC, After County Files Lawsuit Against New York City
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Rockland County Sues New York City, Urges Residents to Contact Federal Government to Halt Migration Plans
New City, NY – In a bold move, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Orangetown Town Supervisor have announced decisive enforcement actions against the Armoni Inn & Suites Hotel in Orangeburg and the City of New York. The legal battle stems from the City's recent announcement to house over 300 migrants in the hotel, an action that directly violates the local zoning laws set … [Read more...] about Rockland County Sues New York City, Urges Residents to Contact Federal Government to Halt Migration Plans
County, Officials Hold Press Conference re: 30-Day State of Emergency
NEW CITY, NY - Rockland County officials held a press conference today on the recently announced State of Emergency, as first reported by Rockland News. The State of Emergency will prohibit hotels or motels from housing migrants without a license from the County and prevent municipalities from housing anyone in Rockland without a contract agreement. Violations will result in … [Read more...] about County, Officials Hold Press Conference re: 30-Day State of Emergency
Rockland Declares State of Emergency
Action is Direct Response to NYC's Migrant Housing Plan Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a State of Emergency in response to New York City's plan to house 340 adult males in the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months, followed by integration into the county. The declaration comes after Rockland County informed Mayor Eric Adams that they would not … [Read more...] about Rockland Declares State of Emergency
Rockland County Officials Oppose NYC’s Plan to Bus Migrants to the Area
Rockland County officials, including County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri, are urging New York City not to send busloads of migrants to their county. They argue that Rockland lacks the necessary infrastructure to support the influx of undocumented individuals and that the current plan is neither sustainable nor humane. This … [Read more...] about Rockland County Officials Oppose NYC’s Plan to Bus Migrants to the Area



