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Dan Goldman: “It is my view, as a former lawyer, I guess current lawyer, that the migrant crisis is a threat to public health and…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2023
It is my view, as a former lawyer, I guess current lawyer, that the migrant crisis is a threat to public health and safety in New York City and that an emergency declaration--that it would qualify for an emergency declaration under the Stafford Act.
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Dan Goldman
Democratic · New York

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Goldman argues the migrant crisis in NYC warrants an emergency declaration under the Stafford Act.

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