New York City declares ‘racism’ a ‘public health crisis’
The New York City Board of Health passed a resolution on Monday, Oct. 18, declaring that racism is a "public health crisis" based on the notion that the health care system is racist because it disproportionately affects black communities and other "non-white" minorities. "To build a healthier New York City, we ...
Five lawmakers accuse Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and others of lying and deceiving Congress
House Judiciary Committee members claim Amazon lied to U.S. Congress about its business practices on Oct. 18. Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) jointly criticized company founder Jeff Bezos and others for misleading the committee and potentially breaking ...
Illegal immigrants moved from Texas to New York on night flights, report alleges
It has been reported that night flights have been arriving from Texas full of illegal immigrants, mainly children without parents, to New York, where they are then transferred to different facilities, including New Jersey, reports the New York Post. Last week Post reporters saw two planes land at the Westchester ...
De Blasio expropriated a Trump golf course; Taxpayers might have to pay 30 million in fines
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio concluded proceedings by terminating the lease of land to take away a luxury golf course from the Trump Group that was under contract until 2035—on the grounds that the city wants no relationship with Trump because of his involvement ...
9 Rikers convicts released by New York Gov. Hochul are re-arrested
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) recently gave nine Rikers Island convicts a Get Out of Jail Free pass despite being accused of carrying a loaded gun. However, the group was quickly detained again for violating road and other rules. Stepfane "Stephon" Gilliam, 26, is a member of the Queensbridge Houses group known ...
As many as 150,000 students are not returning to schools in New York
According to a report, more than 100,000 students have been missing their in-person learning education since the new school year started in New York. In Brooklyn alone, the number of students not going to schools was estimated to range between 150,000 to 180,000, say some officials, according to the New York ...
Emergency response at LaGuardia airport after a plane lands with passenger showing ‘erratic behavior’ on board
This afternoon, Oct. 9, LaGuardia airport in New York City was been thrown into chaos after reports of a suspicious package aboard a flight caused an emergency landing. The incident occurred aboard Republic Airways' American Eagle Flight 4817, which was transporting passengers from Indianapolis to New York City, Fox News reported. ...
New York: Parents criticize de Blasio’s plan to eliminate gifted school program
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will eliminate the gifted and talented program criticized by some who say it "segregates students," The New York Times said. Several parents have come out to criticize the mayor's move, calling his plan "extremely disappointing" and "'abominable." The Democrat, despite being in the final months ...
Times Square subway shover released on assault charges due to bail reform
Thanks to bail reform, a subway shover was free on assault charges at the Times Square subway station after a group of pro-crime legislators requested to stop demanding bail entirely to alleviate tensions at Rikers Island. Anthonia Egegbara, a mentally ill woman, was locked up on $100,000 bail on Monday, Oct. ...
New Jersey man falls nine stories from NJ high-rise onto BMW and survives
On Wednesday, a man from New Jersey fell nine stories from a Jersey City high-rise, landed on a BMW, and survived.The horrifying incident happened in Jersey City at around 10:20 a.m. local time. The man crashed through the roof of the BMW parked below 26 Journal Square. After the fall, ...
De Blasio used cops assigned to his security as a ‘concierge service,’ top official claims
A report released Thursday, Oct. 7 by the Department of Investigation (DOI) alleges that New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio used NYPD officers responsible for his and his family's security for personal use and unwarranted political purposes, reported the New York Post. According to the report, the Democratic mayor spent nearly $320,000 ...
NYPD sergeants union chief resigns after FBI raid his home, union headquarters without giving detailed reason
Ed Mullins, president of a union representing New York Police Department sergeants, stepped down after the FBI raided the union’s headquarters and his home without giving specific reasons. In a letter to its membership late Tuesday, Oct. 5, NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association’s board said Mullins resigned from his post at their ...
Pregnant celebrity Jennifer Lawrence joins pro-abortion rally
One of the world's highest paid movie stars openly supported killing unborn babies while expecting a baby herself on Oct 2. Jennifer Lawrence joined a pro-abortion rally in New York City. The visibly pregnant actress shared photos of herself next to fellow rally attendee and comedian Amy Schumer. The pair can be ...
George Floyd statue vandalized in New York City
A bronze-colored sculpture was once again vandalized in New York City on Oct. 3. Authorities are searching for a suspect who defaced the George Floyd memorial at Union Square abound 10 a.m. New York Police Department is examining surveillance footage that allegedly shows a skateboarder splashing the sculpture with gray paint and ...
NYC subway ‘surfer’ dies after falling from top of moving train
According to police, a man died Saturday Oct.2 while “surfing” on top of a moving metro train in New York City. The 32-year-old was pronounced dead on the spot. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), there was no other crime involved. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, the victim ...
Black women find justice after R. Kelly’s sex trafficking guilty verdict
R&B singer R. Kelly has been accused of abusing young women and girls with apparent impunity for years. The majority of them were young Black women and Black girls.After decades of escaping criminal responsibility for multiple allegations of misconduct with young women and children, R. Kelly, the R&B artist was ...
NYC narrowed unvaccinated rates at last minute before deadline
Many healthcare workers in New York have rushed for COVID-19 vaccine jabs during the last hours before the harsh vaccine mandate takes effect. It was estimated that the figure could be in the thousands, raising the number of those receiving at least one dose across the Big Apple to 92% on ...
NYC teachers will photograph students not wearing masks or social distancing
New York's largest public school union wants teachers to report students who are unmasked or stand too close. The United Federation of Teachers's (UFT's) student quarantine issues form lets educators attach photos and other evidence of potential pandemic restriction breaches on school property. UFT claims the measure is necessary to comply with ...
Judge orders Trump organization cooperation on state subpoenas
A New York Supreme Court has ordered the Trump Organization to respond to subpoena requests from the state attorney general Letitia James in her 3-year long civil fraud probe. "The Trump Organization, by September 30, 2021, shall provide a report, in reasonable detail, of actions taken to preserve, collect, and produce ...
New York vaccine mandate: Hochul sets out strategies to counter healthcare staff shortage
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) on Saturday, Sept. 25, rolled out her plan to counter a potential medical staff crisis as the deadline for the vaccine mandate looms closer. "We are still in a battle against COVID to protect our loved ones, and we need to fight with every tool ...
