BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of asylum seekers currently being housed in Western New York may be bused back down state. DocGo, the company contracted by New York City to transport and house those migrants, says the city is directing them to be reconnected to friends and families in NYC or be sent to the arrival center there. Taxpayers are footing the bill. DocGo's contract with New York City ends on Dec. 31. Roughly 600 asylum seekers have been living in hotels in Cheektowaga and Amherst since the summer of 2023. Latest Local News Asylum seekers in WNY may be bused back to New York City Judge orders temporary decision on Kensington Expressway Project Power restored for thousands in Angola, Eden Law enforcement call for a red light on Green Light Law Elected officials to propose transfer of ownership to save Amherst nursing home Dave Greber is an award-winning anchor and reporter who has been part of the News 4 team since 2015. See more of his work here.