Heaney details local refugee situation

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Reporting, analysis and commentary
by Jim Heaney, editor of Investigative Post

Jim Heaney and Steve Brown discuss the hot topic of the week, refugees, in the wake of the Paris terror attacks in the latest installment of Outrages & Insights.

Heaney told Brown that Erie County accepts more refugees than any county in the state, more than 1,400 last year. Surprisingly, relatively few settle in New York City, despite its historic role as an entry point for immigrants.

Heaney explained that, despite rhetoric to the contrary, refugees undergo more vigorous screening than others coming to America, a process that typically takes up to two years.

Heaney also discussed the local refugee situation Thursday with Susan Arbetter of Capitol Pressroom. That radio interview can be found here.

Jim Heaney