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The lawmakers raised questions about whether migrants in the program are properly vetted.

The lawmakers raised questions about whether migrants in the program are properly vetted.

The lawmakers raised questions about whether migrants in the program are properly vetted.

Asylum seekers from NYC are still coming to Western New York, but the organization coordinating the program says the new model is more sustainable.

A program designed to resettle 1,250 families across New York State has moved only about 170 households, barely easing the burden on the city’s shelter system.

The first evictions of migrant families with children under City Hall's 60-day shelter policy began on Jan. 9. Since then, about 1,600 families have been forced to leave their shelters after their time expired, while another 7,200 have been given 60-day notices that will expire in the weeks to come.

Ibero-American Action League is helping families settle into Rochester as they continue to seek asylum.

Ibero-American Action League is helping families settle into Rochester as they continue to seek asylum.

After a slow start, about 100 families have moved into housing upstate.