GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and Newburgh Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio Friday criticized the “lack of planning” by the federal government upon receiving word that a busload of asylum seekers would be sent to the Orange Lake area of Newburgh.
The two Republicans were informed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams that the Big Apple would be sending approximately 60 single men to be housed temporarily in a hotel.
Neuhaus and Piaquadio both have questions about “who these immigrants are and remain concerned if they were properly vetted. It is another example of the federal government’s failed immigration policy and inability to control the border.”
Piaquadio was critical of the location chosen as it has no resources within walking distance.
He asked the mayor to delay sending the men to his town. Adams said he would hold off but did not offer a timetable. “We need questions answered about zoning, logistics, and who the individuals actually are.”
