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"Riverhead ! New York, Declares State of Emergency to Prevent Influx of Illegal Immigrants"

The Declaration of a state of emergency in Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York, due to concerns over an influx of illegal immigrants being sent to the town following the expiration of Title 42. Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar signed the emergency declaration after reports surfaced that officials from New York City were arranging to transport immigrants to hotels and motels in the town.

According to Aguiar's office, the order was based on information received and reports that the New York City Department of Homeless Services planned to relocate undocumented migrants and asylum seekers to hotels or motels in Riverhead. The town had already agreed to accommodate immigrants at three facilities.

Aguiar cited concerns about the strain on schools, increased crime rates, and burdens on public services as reasons for declaring a state of emergency. Under the declaration, all facilities in the town, including hotels, motels, and homeless shelters, are prohibited from accepting immigrants, with violations subject to legal action.

Aguiar criticized the Biden administration for failing to anticipate the volume of immigrants overwhelming the southern border after the expiration of Title 42. She argued that a rural town like Riverhead lacked the necessary infrastructure to care for immigrants and that social services funding was not available for undocumented individuals.

The article mentions that multiple counties in New York are pushing back against housing immigrants, with some filing lawsuits and others refusing to participate in sanctuary programs. The total number of immigrants in New York City's care was reported to be over 41,500, with concerns over limited resources in various counties.

The Epoch Times has sought comment from New York City Mayor Eric Adams's office.