By Oliver Mantyk NEW YORK CITY—Mayor Eric Adams announced on Feb. 24 the closure of a shelter and processing center for illegal immigrants at The Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The shutdown will likely take place before June. The hotel has served as the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center […]
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Mangione Appears in New York Court for First Time Since Arraignment
By T. J. Muscaro Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Dec. 4, appeared before the New York State Supreme Court on Feb. 21, as legal teams gave Judge Gregory Carro an update on discovery proceedings. Mangione’s attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed members of the media […]
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DOJ Sues New York Over Handling of Illegal Immigration
By Sam Dorman WASHINGTON—Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Feb. 12 that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against New York officials, saying the state had chosen to prioritize illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens. “If you don’t comply with federal law, we will hold you accountable,” she said at a press conference […]
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New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan Starts on Jan. 5: Everything You Need to Know
By Michael Washburn On Jan. 5, 2025, the long-debated and fiercely contested policy of congestion pricing comes into effect in New York City. With its passionate supporters and equally vocal detractors, the practice is expected to have far-reaching consequences for commuters, the transit system, the city, and the environment. With the implementation of congestion pricing, […]
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Federal Officials Will Deploy High-Tech System to New York After Drones Shut Down Airport, Governor Says
By Jack Phillips New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the federal government will send a “a state-of-the-art drone detection system” to her state after a number of drone sightings across New York and New Jersey in recent days. While she did not elaborate on the system that will be deployed, it “will support state […]
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Charged With Murder in New York
By Nathan Worcester The person of interest in the New York City slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is facing additional charges of murder and other charges in Manhattan, according to an online court docket filed by city prosecutors late Monday night. Earlier in the day, the suspect was also charged with a variety of […]
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New York Times Tech Union Goes on Strike 1 Day Before Election
By Jack Phillips A union of New York Times tech workers on Monday morning went on strike, just one day before the Tuesday General Election. In a social media statement, the New York Times Tech Guild wrote that NY Times managers were provided “months of notice” before its deadline, saying it now has no choice […]
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Donald J. Trump Wins Appeal in New York Fraud Case, Prosecutors Scramble to Avoid Sanctions
By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News In a resounding legal victory, former President Donald J. Trump has won an appeal in the high-profile New York fraud case, casting serious doubt on the prosecution’s credibility and strategy. The appeals court decision, handed down earlier this week, not only reversed parts of the lower court’s findings but […]
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Accepts Another Top Resignation Amid Federal Probe
By Matt McGregor New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Monday that he has accepted the resignation of Philip Banks, the deputy mayor for public safety. Banks is the latest New York City public official to resign amid a federal probe into Adams’s alleged illegal campaign activity. Banks was appointed in 2022 and had […]
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Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of New York Civil Fraud Suit Against Trump
By Sam Dorman Appeals judges in New York fielded multiple questions to the New York attorney general’s office on Sept. 26 indicating they were skeptical of its application of an anti-fraud law to former President Donald Trump’s business practices. The questions came during oral argument over Trump’s claims that the state Supreme Court erred in […]
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Grand Jury: Media Sources
By Caden Pearson New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The charges were first reported by The New York Times and remain unclear, as the indictment remains under seal, according to the people who spoke with The […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in New York
By Caden Pearson Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal agents in Manhattan on Monday night, prosecutors said. Prosecutors did not immediately announce details of the charges, but Combs faces numerous sexual assault allegations. The U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, said the arrest was based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District […]
