No decision on request for permits from hotels housing asylum seekers
After another hearing on Friday, there is still no decision on the town's preliminary injunction against the hotels which means nothing changes and the order remains in effect.
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After another hearing on Friday, there is still no decision on the town's preliminary injunction against the hotels which means nothing changes and the order remains in effect.
A judge won't make a decision until at least next week about whether hotels in Cheektowaga must apply for permission to continue housing migrants.
Cheektowaga officials contend that things are getting out of control at the hotels, citing a recent uptick in incidents and police calls.
Lawyers tell the judge that National Guard has rebuffed town officials seeking to inspect conditions within hotels that they say are operating outside of legal use.
State Supreme Court Justice Emilio Colaiacovo said the order will remain in effect but no asylum seekers staying at the hotels will be displaced between now and the next court date.