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Putnam Rules Committee Supports Byrne Ban of Temporary Shelters---EXCERPTED---READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT THE LINK BELOW

The Putnam County Legislature Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations Committee last week supported a proposal from County Executive Kevin Byrne to expand a current homeless shelters law that would prohibit the temporary housing of asylum seekers......Another executive order further defines Putnam not a “sanctuary county,” but declares itself a “rule of law” county. Municipalities with a “sanctuary” designation, such as neighboring Westchester, have taken on the role and responsibility of housing asylum seekers. Putnam County has not. MORE AT Putnam Rules Committee Supports Byrne Ban of Temporary Shelters | The Examiner News