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A Pennsylvania community is up in arms over reports that as many as 1,000 migrants were to be and reportedly still could be housed in a Civil War-era orphanage most recently used as a summer camp facility.
The building, located in Scotland outside Gettysburg, is owned by a Lakewood, New Jersey-based LLC, but officials in Greene Township cited a letter from a representative for an Indiana-based disaster response organization, USA Up Star, seeking to use it to “provide shelter for refuge[e] families.”
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In an August letter to the USA Up Star staffer, Greene Township zoning officer Daniel Bachman wrote that its most recent use as a summer camp falls within its R-1 – or low-density residential – code and that higher-density shelter would not be permitted.
Bachman wrote that the company could appeal his ruling.
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS SEEK TO LEVY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS’ REMITTANCES TO FUND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Gettysburg(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster/File)
Fox News Digital reached out to USA Up Star for comment. On its website, it bills itself as a “service-disabled veteran-owned business incorporated in 2009 to provide best-in-class disaster, responder and warfighter support during disaster, contingency, surge, and displacement operations.”
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The organization last followed up with Bachman by noting they are working with the federal government on the matter and would like further zoning information from Greene Township, according to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.
State Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Gettysburg, the 2022 GOP nominee for governor who represents the area, said in a Friday interview he is extremely concerned about the goings-on with the partially decrepit Scotland property.
The retired Army colonel said that most recently an opaque wooden fence went up around the building. He also said that some critics are confusing its most recent use as a summer camp with the idea that migrant minors are already being housed there.
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If the endeavor to house migrants were to eventually succeed, Mastriano said, officials still have levers to pull to halt it.
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He pointed to nearby Letterkenny Army Depot outside Shippensburg, noting the national security sensitivity of that tactical weapons and missile repair site and how its proximity to Scotland could constitute an avenue to bureaucratically block migrant resettlement.
“It would upend the community,” Mastriano said. “There are 1,300 people [in Scotland village],” noting that the number of migrants and staff could equal or exceed the town’s current population.
Reached for further comment, Greene Township Supervisor Shawn Corwell pointed Fox News Digital to correspondence and other information on the matter published on the township website.
In a statement co-signed by Mastriano and state Rep. Rob Kauffman, R-Chambersburg, praised Greene Township for its “strict interpretation” of its zoning ordinance.
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The lawmakers added that the commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not have any jurisdiction on the matter but that they “became engaged as soon as we heard rumblings of this potential reuse.”
“This is our home township. Our families live here alongside you and your families,” they wrote. “We have been collaborating with Congressman John Joyce to relay information to him, as he works to represent Franklin County and make sure federal funding does not arrive in Franklin County for this purpose.”
Kauffman said the complex being turned into unaccompanied-minor migrant housing would “irreparably change” the township.
In response to the situation, Joyce, a Republican, drafted an amendment that he seeks to add to the annual Department of Health and Human Services appropriations bill authored by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., that would prohibit funds from being used by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) “… to provide financial assistance or other support for housing unaccompanied alien children at privately owned or operated shelter facilities or housing.”
When reached for comment as well as for information on the presence of a contract with the Indiana firm, the HHS Administration for Children and Families said they could not provide clarification or comment until Tuesday.
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In a joint statement, Franklin County Commissioners Dean Horst, John Flannery and Robert Ziobrowski said many residents have expressed concerns about the matter.
“Franklin County is already experiencing a housing shortage, and affordable workforce housing and quality rental options are at a premium. Our county’s population has increased every year since its founding in 1784; today it is the 13th fastest growing county in the Commonwealth,” they wrote.
“The addition of several thousand new residents at one time would only burden and stress the housing market even more.”
The commissioners also expressed concern over the reuse’s effect on utilities and county services, but they noted that neither Pennsylvania nor Franklin County have jurisdiction in the matter.
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Mastriano added that he believes the entire controversy is a result of the “open border” with Mexico.
The rezoning sought, he said, is “HC” or highway commercial zone, adding that this is not the first time the feds have put Pennsylvanians in such a position, citing past Biden administration migrant flights that landed at Allentown and Avoca.
New York just hit pause on expanding robotaxis beyond New York City.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has withdrawn her proposal that would have allowed commercial robotaxi services in smaller cities across the state. That means places outside New York City will not see driverless ride services anytime soon.
If you live in Buffalo, Rochester or Albany, that future just got pushed further down the road. Meanwhile, one major player still plans to move forward inside the city.
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New York has paused plans to expand robotaxi service beyond New York City, slowing statewide deployment. (AP Photo/Terry Chea, File)
Waymo moves forward despite New York robotaxi expansion pause
Waymo, the self-driving arm of Alphabet, received its first permit last year to test autonomous vehicles in New York City. However, the permit requires a trained specialist behind the wheel. That testing permit remains in place. So, while statewide expansion is off the table for now, Waymo’s New York City testing program continues. The company already offers paid driverless rides in parts of:
The San Francisco Bay Area
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Austin
Atlanta
According to company data and state regulators in Arizona and California, Waymo has logged millions of fully autonomous miles. Arizona transportation officials have reported lower crash rates per mile compared with human drivers in certain operational zones. California’s DMV and Public Utilities Commission continue to monitor safety performance and incident reporting.
The company says it hears from thousands of New Yorkers who have ridden in Waymo vehicles elsewhere and want the service at home. Still, expanding beyond the city now faces a political roadblock.
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Waymo can continue testing autonomous vehicles in NYC with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel.(Waymo)
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Why Hochul pulled the New York robotaxi expansion plan
The governor’s office said support was not there in the state Legislature after conversations with stakeholders. That language matters. Self-driving vehicle rules involve state lawmakers, labor groups, local officials, safety advocates and insurance regulators. Expanding robotaxi services into smaller cities likely raised concerns about:
Safety oversight
Liability rules
Local job impact
Emergency response coordination
Autonomous vehicle deployment remains under intense scrutiny nationwide. After a high-profile incident involving Cruise in San Francisco in 2023, regulators tightened oversight. Cruise later suspended operations, and General Motors scaled back its robotaxi ambitions. Waymo has not recorded a similar major injury event in public reporting. That distinction has helped it expand in states like Arizona and Texas. Even so, public trust remains fragile.
What this means for you
You might be thinking, “I do not live in New York. Why should I care?” Because state decisions like this often ripple outward. If New York, one of the largest transportation markets in the country, slows expansion outside its biggest city, other states may take note. Lawmakers across the country watch how New York handles new technology.
Here is what this pause signals:
Robotaxi rollouts will stay uneven
Some cities will embrace them quickly. Others will wait for more data and clearer rules.
Politics matter as much as technology
Even if autonomous vehicles prove safer per mile in controlled settings, public policy decides where they operate.
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Your city could be next in line
As companies push for expansion in major metros, debates over safety, job liability and infrastructure will follow. If you rely on ride-hailing services, autonomous vehicles could eventually lower costs and increase availability. On the other hand, local drivers and labor groups may push back hard. This tension will play out city by city.
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State lawmakers across the country are watching as New York weighs safety, regulation and the future of driverless rides.(Waymo)
The bigger national picture for robotaxi expansion
Federal agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to collect crash data and investigate autonomous vehicle performance. However, states control many of the rules governing commercial operations. That means America may not get one unified robotaxi system. Instead, it may look like a patchwork. Phoenix might move fast. Austin might expand aggressively. Buffalo might wait.
In the meantime, companies like Waymo continue refining software using real-world miles and sensor data. The more data they collect, the stronger their safety case becomes. Yet public perception often hinges on a single viral incident. Technology evolves quickly. Regulation moves more slowly.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
New York’s decision is not a death blow to robotaxis. It is a reminder that innovation must pass a political test. Waymo still plans to move forward in New York City. Smaller cities across the state will wait. Other states will watch. The question is no longer whether autonomous vehicles will expand. It is how fast and where.
If driverless cars reduce crashes and improve pedestrian safety, should lawmakers speed up approval? Or should they move cautiously and protect existing systems until every risk is understood? What would you want your city to do? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.
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BOSTON (WHDH) – Police are investigating a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday afternoon that left a person hospitalized, officials said.
Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 480 Quincy St. around 3 p.m. found a person suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to Boston police. The person was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Ballistic evidence was recovered nearby in the area of Coleman Street.
No arrests have been made.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed production from their best prospects and they got exactly that in their most recent Spring Training game.
The Pirates outlasted the Detroit Tigers in a 5-3 win at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., thanks to some important hits from their best young talent.
Pittsburgh finally ends their surprising three-game losing streak, as they lost both games in the split squad day on March 6, 9-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin and then 14-10 to the Philadelphia Philies at LECOM Park in Bradenton, plus a 3-2 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals at home on March 5.
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The Pirates improve to 10-5 in the Grapefruit League and the Tigers fall to 3-7, tied for the least wins.
How the Pirates Got the Victory
The Pirates got going in the top of the second inning, as left fielder Jhostynxon Garcia singled and then center fielder Dominic Fletcher got hit by a pitch, before right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez singled to score both runners and made it to second base on the error.
Designated hitter Termarr Johnson made it his second straight day with an RBI-single, scoring Valdez and putting the Pirates up 3-0.
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Pirates left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco made his second Grapefruit League start and threw two scoreless innings before struggling in the third inning.
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Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Hunter Barco (45) warms up before the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Barco loaded the bases and then gave up a ground-rule double and a ground out, scoring all three runners to tie the game up at 3-3.
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Both teams struggled to score runs before the Pirates got things going in the top of the sixth inning, with catcher Henry Davis walking and then first baseman Enmanuel Valdez singling, putting runners on the corners.
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Garcia grounded into a double play, but scored Davis and put Pittsburgh up 4-3 over Detroit.
The Pirates loaded the bases after this, but third baseman Duce Gorson popped out and they held onto their one-run game.
Mitch Jebb led off the top of the eighth inning with a triple and Yordanny De Los Santos would single soon after to bring him home and double the Pirates lead at 5-3.
De Los Santos, a minor leaguer, has had a great showing in the Grapefruit League for the Pirates, slashing .556/.600/1.667 and an OPS of 2.267 in six games, with a league-high eight RBI and also three home runs.
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Pirates Get Good Pitching to Take Down the Tigers
Right-handed relief pitcher Michael Walsh, a ninth round pick out of Yale in 2022, threw a scoreless fourth inning and then fellow right-handed relief pitcher Justin Lawrence continued his solid spring with a scoreless fifth inning
The Pirates then went with right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington in the sixth inning and he would put on his best showing of the Grapefruit League, throwing four scoreless innings to get the save.
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Apr 1, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Thomas Harrington (78) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Harrington hardly faced any trouble in his outing, with just two hits and a walk allowed, with two strikeouts, getting a number of groundballs and mixing up his vast arsenal of pitches.
This isn’t the first time Harrington got a four-inning save, doing so last year in his PNC Park debut in an 8-4 victory. Harrington became the first Pirates pitcher that earned a four-inning save since Jason Christiansen did so in a 5-1 win over the Montreal Expos on July 17, 1998.
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