ICE Quietly Expanding Presence Across New York

New reports suggest federal immigration agency is setting up offices in Hudson Valley and other parts of the state

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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There are growing concerns in the Hudson Valley and across New York after reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is quietly opening new office spaces, including a location in New Windsor near Stewart International Airport. Congressman Pat Ryan is demanding answers from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security about the expansion, which he says is happening "without transparency" and could negatively impact local communities.

Why it matters

The reported ICE expansion is raising alarms among residents who strongly oppose the agency's presence and tactics. There are fears the new offices could be used for increased immigration enforcement operations in the region, potentially leading to the detainment of community members. The proximity to Stewart Airport also raises questions about the facility's potential role in deportation efforts.

The details

According to the reports, ICE is rapidly expanding its footprint nationwide by securing office space in multiple locations, often without much public notice. The new office in New Windsor is part of this broader push, with ICE also reportedly expanding in other parts of New York and New Jersey. Officials note these new locations are all within an hour and a half from a warehouse in Chester, New York, that the Department of Homeland Security is pursuing as an immigrant detention center.

  • ICE is quietly opening a new office in New Windsor, New York, near Stewart International Airport.
  • The expansion is tied to a broader hiring surge and increased immigration enforcement efforts across the country.

The players

Congressman Pat Ryan

A U.S. Representative who represents New York's 19th congressional district, which includes parts of the Hudson Valley. He is urgently demanding answers from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security about the expansion.

Kristi Noem

The current Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that is reportedly expanding its presence across New York, including in the Hudson Valley region.

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What they’re saying

“The Administration continues to escalate directly against the will of the people of the Hudson Valley, who strongly reject ICE's dangerous, unconstitutional, un-American attempts to move into our community, terrorize our neighbors, and make us all less safe.”

— Congressman Pat Ryan (Congressman Pat Ryan's statement)

What’s next

Congressman Ryan says he is urgently demanding that ICE and the Department of Homeland Security provide more details and transparency about the expansion plans, including how the new office space could be used and how it might impact the local community.

The takeaway

The reported ICE expansion in the Hudson Valley and across New York is raising significant concerns among residents and local officials who fear it could lead to increased immigration enforcement and the detainment of community members. The lack of transparency around these plans is also a major point of contention, with calls for more information about the agency's intentions and the potential impacts on local communities.