Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz made note of a banner he saw at an Owego church in announcing he would not declare an emergency in response to potential asylum seekers.
As Title 42 has expired and an influx of migrants are expected in New York, several Upstate local governments agencies have declared a state of emergency.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has declared a state of emergency in an effort to prevent New York City from sending asylum seekers to the Binghamton area.