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New York City, Chicago suburbs turn their backs on migrant buses, say they cannot handle influx
Local officials in suburban areas outside New York City and Chicago are fighting to keep migrant bus arrivals from unloading migrants in their neighborhoods.
The ongoing illegal immigration crisis — which broke a record in December with over 300,000 encounters at the border in a single month — continues to put a strain on communities as migrants are bussed north from the southern border.
“We empathize when someone is trying to seek asylum or when someone is trying to take them in. But we don’t have the capacity to take them in,” said Mayor Reed Gusciora of Trenton, New Jersey.
MIGRANT ENCOUNTERS AT SOUTHERN BORDER HIT RECORD 302K IN DECEMBER, SOURCES SAY
A group of migrants exits a bus near a Greyhound station after being transported from Texas. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The groups of migrants are being transported via buses and airplanes in an act of protest from southern states, most prominently Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began bussing migrants to New York City and other sanctuary jurisdictions last year. Abbott’s office has said it has sent around 27,000 migrants to New York City since then and has done so to relieve pressure on besieged border communities.
Mayor Sam Joshi of Edison, New Jersey, announced via social media that he “instructed our law enforcement and emergency management departments to charter a bus to transport the illegal migrants right back to the southern Texas/Mexican border.”
BORDER NUMBERS FOR DECEMBER BREAK MONTHLY RECORD, AS BIDEN ADMIN TALKS AMNESTY WITH MEXICO
Migrants flood into Eagle Pass, Texas, waiting to be processed. (Fox News)
Highway signs near the Chicago suburbs in Grundy County, Illinois, tell bus drivers in no uncertain terms, “NO MIGRANT BUSES THIS EXIT.”
Rural communities in the area say they have been unable to care for the migrants, who often arrive at odd hours with no supplies and no further plans.
“I don’t think this problem is going to stop,” said Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley. “We’re a rural community. We just don’t have the same kind of tax base that the city of Chicago does to be able to provide those resources.”
Migrants wave as a bus leaves to take them to a refugee center outside Union Station in Chicago. (Anthony Vazquez/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, more than 302,000 migrants were documented attempting to cross the U.S. southern border.
More than 785,000 migrant encounters have been reported since the beginning of the fiscal year on Oct. 1 — the highest first-quarter total ever recorded.
Fox News Digital’s Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
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GMC and their flagship Yukon brings all-around excellence with this week’s tester: the 2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate
This cousin to the Chevrolet Tahoe provides all of the space, comfort, style and luxury anyone could want.
In 2026, the GM brand worked wonders on their existing fleet and added nice trim levels to keep the competition always thinking about what they’re doing next.
Our Glacier White Tricoat tester was flawless and completely destroys the competition in the American Luxury market.
Known for its high MSRP and resale values, the Yukon Denali Ultimate has a base price of $103K and is powered by a 6.2L ECOTEC3 V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. With 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, our weeklong tester had a 8,400 pound towing capacity.
The Yukon Denali Ultimate had a slew of standard features including a 16.8-inch premium infotainment system, 24-inch wheels and a 15-inch head-up display. Upgrades include second-row captains seats, BOSE performance sound system with 22-speakers and Night Vision – all totaling an additional $7,090. Boasting a Woodland Mahogany interior, the Yukon Denali Ultimate is certainly classy for all consumers and exemplifies the American Luxury that GMC provides.
In Grasso’s Garage, the Flagship GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate is the real deal. It looks stellar, rides good, and has good values. Although pricey for most consumers, the usage in this category is second to none. I was able to fit six adults on our way to dinner and heard a ton of compliments on its comfort and style, in addition to its spaciousness.
The GMC Yukon has a long-lasting history in the fleet, and in my opinion, having the Denali Ultimate package added is just the way it has to be to experience its full offerings.
Grasso’s Garage is here for you! Looking for more auto reviews or are you in the market for a new car? Head to https://www.bostonherald.com/tag/automotive/. Also, for honest input, reach out to me directly: marc.grasso@bostonherald.com.
2026 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate
MSRP: $103,900
MPG: 14 city / 18 highway / 16.2 as tested
As Tested: $113,785
Police are investigating a double homicide in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford, officials said.
According to officials, police were notified by citizens of a large fight that happened on Madison Street near Zion Cemetery just after 7 p.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his 30s unresponsive and suffering from a stab wound.
The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
While at the scene, investigators learned that two others were taken to an area hospital via private car.
One of them was another man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound and was in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead. A 17-year-old was the second one taken to the hospital via private car, but his injuries were non-life-threatening, officials said.
According to officials at the scene, investigators do not believe the public is in danger and are reviewing surveillance footage in the area as part of the investigation.
Neither man has been identified by officials at this time.
No arrests have been made at this time, police said.
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