WNY immigrant, refugee community watching Washington closely

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Immigrants and refugees have been a part of Buffalo since the beginning, playing a key role in the community’s cultural and economic heritage.
Local leaders say the area’s immigrant and refugee population will also play an important role in the continued growth of greater Buffalo into the future.
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump Wednesday suggest suspending immigration and refugee programs for six countries, including war-torn Syria,