Village officials confirm ICE presence in Ossining
It was not specified if the individual had a criminal record, or if anyone was detained.
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Village officials confirm that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were looking for an individual on Monday.
It was not specified if the individual had a criminal record, or if anyone was detained.
News 12 spoke with Village Mayor Rika Levin who said the village and local organizations have resources available to immigrants.
"Neighbors Link has a huge presence here, with a number of immigration lawyers who speak multiple languages," said Mayor Levin.
Chief of Police Aaron Zimmerman added that regardless of status, the police are always a resource for people in need of emergency assistance.
"If you need police services, do not be scared to contact the police because of any perceived threat to your status here in the United States," said Chief Zimmerman.
This is the fourth time this week alone that ICE agents have been spotted in Westchester County. Sleepy Hollow, Pleasantville, and Peekskill also confirmed ICE agents in their area this past week.
Across Sleepy Hollow, Pleasantville, and now, Ossining – people have been dropping off instructions on what immigrants can do in English and in Spanish, if they are detained. Amy Hall, owner of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, was one of the business owners to receive the leaflet.
"We were founded on immigration as a country," said Hall. "How can we turn against the very people that make our community so beautiful and strong?"
Mayor Levin added that the community has been diverse for 150 years and that Ossining officials are proud of it.
