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'Sanctuary Village'

Without discussion, the Village Board prepares a few minutes ago to unanimously approve a resolution declaring Cooperstown a "sanctuary village." From left are Trustees Dean, Falk and Kuch, Village Attorney Tillapaugh, Mayor Katz, Village Administrator Barown, and Trustees, Sternberg, Allstadt and Maxson. (AllOTSEGO.com photo)

By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

COOPERSTOWN – The Village Board a few minutes ago declared Cooperstown a "sanctuary village."

On a motion by Trustee Cindy Falk, seconded by Trustee Jim Dean, trustees and Mayor Jeff Katz voted unanimously, 7-0, not "to participate in the Delegation of Immigration Authority"under the Immigration & Nationality Act of 1996.  The vote was perfunctory, without discussion.

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