Funding approved for refugee
resettlement programs across NYS
Posted By: Ribicon, 3/16/2021 5:19:25 PM
Albany, N.Y.—On Monday, Assemblymember Jon Rivera and Senator Sean Ryan announced that funding for the New York State Enhanced Services to Refugees Program had “overwhelming support” in both Legislative houses. As part of the 2021 state budget, the Assembly approved $3 million in funding. The next steps for the approval process are pending. The Enhanced Services to Refugees Program provides services so that refugees can successfully integrate into local communities.(Snip) Rivera and Ryan say refugees and immigrants have been instrumental in reversing the population decline in cities like Buffalo. Over 90% settle in Upstate New York, which makes the Program “vital” to the region.
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Population decline is not necessarily a bad thing. Instead of addressing reasons why people don't want to live there, NY "leaders" double down by importing unassimilable foreigners who will become a massive burden on taxpayers the lesser 49 states and also push Legacy Americans out the area entirely, hastening the demise of the region. See also any city that features refugee resettlement.