Migrants at N.Y. shelter arrested after confrontation with staff
Migrants at an emergency shelter in Yonkers, New York were arrested after a confrontation with staff.
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Migrants at an emergency shelter in Yonkers, New York were arrested after a confrontation with staff.
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