This is terrible news for upstate NY cities like mine that have been major havens for refugees for decades and that are eager to welcome in more people in search of a better life. https://t.co/UPXffjCUBy
Rachel May
@SRachelMay · NY · S
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CoverageFeb 25, 2020 to May 23, 2023
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RT @markpoloncarz: Today, I issued the below statement regarding the possibility that families and individuals seeking asylum in the United<U+2026>
Two victories in the last couple days on things I've been vocal about: ICE plan to deport international students doing online learning is dead, and Gov announces travel quarantine enforcement at NY airports. You're welcome.
Good news for upstate cities: Biden has restored the # of refugees the US can admit this year to 62,500. My colleagues and I advocated hard for this. Looking forward to welcoming many more New Americans to Syracuse! https://t.co/TvtfrrLnZw
Syracuse and CNY are ready to welcome Afghan refugees with open arms. Thanks to all who have been advocating on their behalf. https://t.co/CJBINypDab
Syracuse and upstate NY have welcomed refugees for decades and been greatly enriched by their presence. @SeanMRyan149, @agounardes and I have fought for state funding for refugee support, but the Federal government should be leading, not resisting. https://t.co/wH9AEPUKcV
Refugees are welcome here! @CCharitiesOC and @InterFaithCNY have helped families from around the world make a home in the Syracuse area, and in turn, those families have given back so much to our community. https://t.co/XLsZeLhhtA
It choked me up to hear folks who came to Syracuse from around the world singing this song for World Refugee Day. https://t.co/zLSbX8baIx
If you ever wondered why I fight so hard for state support for refugees, here's why: https://t.co/6YObtktz0H
I applaud @GovKathyHochul for this. Our upstate cities have a proud history of welcoming refugees and we will surely open our arms to those displaced in this terrible war. https://t.co/LyUmf34lAk