Westchester County is responding to immigrants who recently arrived at New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Marti Michael, vice president of the Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration, said the nonprofit had sent an email calling for volunteers to help receive arriving migrants at the Port Authority.
“When the bus arrives and the whole bus is full of people in need, it takes a lot of volunteers to get what they need,” Michael said.
New York City is the latest city to start accepting buses from Texas carrying asylum-seeking immigrants. This is a move by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to oppose New York’s immigration policy.
“I’m horrified. I’m angry and I feel so sad for them,” Michael said.
Another Westchester-based organization, Neighbors Link, is also mobilizing.
“When people come to the area, we have a plan,” said Neighbors Link executive director Carola Bracco.
Bracco said the organization helps new arrivals year-round by providing support that includes legal assistance, family reunions, and English classes.
Last year, Neighbors Link filed 850 lawsuits for citizenship and asylum seekers.
Michael said three buses carrying immigrant travelers are expected to arrive Wednesday morning.
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