The owners of five Hudson Valley hotels have widened a multi-county court battle over asylum seekers by suing New York counties and towns that are trying to block New York City's efforts to board migrants upstate. In Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi's emergency declaration, he decried New York City's temporary relocation program and criticized the city for "shirking its housing responsibility and sending asylum seekers to the neighboring" areas.īut New York City is not sending asylum seekers to Mount Pleasant, and the town's own statement acknowledged Fulgenzi was acting on information received "not through direct communication." Hudson Valley hotels sue towns for blocking migrants sent from NYC Pleasant issues emergency order over migrants, but NYC isn't sending any Here’s what we know now about the migrant crisis in the Hudson Valley and beyond: Mt. Officials there expect that 50 to 100 families will arrive at the hotel in total. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at the other end of the spectrum, Yonkers and Westchester County said they'd stand with the families who've already arrived at the Ramada by Wyndham on Tuckahoe Road. Donations in John’s memory can be made to the Reformed Church. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service. and several nieces and nephews.Ī memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Poughkeepsie Reformed Church, 70 Hooker Ave. Willt of Basye, VA, his three children Laura VS Lokey, of Poughkeepsie, Brian Van Steenburgh of Brookfield, NY and Jason Van Steenburgh of Brookfield, NY three grandchildren Aaron Lokey of Mesa, AZ, Allison Hatton of Mesa, AZ, and Monica Van Steenburgh of Clifton Park, NY. John is survived by his sister, Virginia M. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Naomi. He was also a long time member of the Mid Hudson Photography Club. John was a member of The Poughkeepsie Reformed Church for almost 60 years where he served as a Deacon and participated in many church projects. He became president of that organization and held that position until he moved to Poughkeepsie where they became active in the Dutchess County YRC. While living in Kingston, John and Naomi became interested in governmental issues and joined the Ulster County Young Republican Club. In 1950, he and Naomi were among the original eight founders of the Trail Sweepers Ski Club in Kingston, which is still very active and has grown in size and scope for 69 years and is now known as Trail Sweepers Snow and Sport Club, Inc. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing (snow and water) and photography. He enjoyed working with computers and jokingly often said that because he refused to accept payment for his help, it was easy to build up a large client base. After retirement, in addition to his hobby of photography, John’s second hobby was helping people with computer issues. Prior to his retirement, he developed a keen interest in personal computers which were just beginning to become popular and he was often asked for assistance with all aspects of personal computers. In December of 1991 John retired from IBM in East Fishkill where he was an engineer in Product Assurance. He enjoyed working on advanced technology projects and received several informal contribution awards as well as the IBM Invention Achievement Award. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York. Throughout his career with IBM, John worked at several of the company’s locations in the Hudson Valley as well as the Thomas J. In 1964 his project was moved to East Fishkill and John, his wife -Naomi and three children moved to the Town of Poughkeepsie. when he transferred to the Kingston IBM Military Products Division. John joined IBM in 1950 and worked at the Poughkeepsie site until 1954. On July 16,1949 he married Naomi Beyer Spoth of Tillson, NY. Shortly after John’s birth his family moved to Kingston, NY. age 94 of Poughkeepsie passed away at home surrounded by his loving children.īorn in Saugerties, NY on January 3, 1929, John was the son of the late John J.
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