Gov. Hochul pledges NY support for Afghan refugees

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging New York State's support to welcoming Afghans entering the U.S.

News 12 Staff

Aug 26, 2021, 2:48 PM

Updated 1,199 days ago

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging New York State's support to welcoming Afghans entering the U.S.
This year alone, the state has already committed to resettling 1,320 refugees and special immigrant visa holders.
Aug. 31 remains the deadline President Joe Biden has put in place to get all Americans and Afghan partners out of the country.
Click here if you're interested in supporting Afghans arriving in New York.