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Anne Spollen
Governor Hochul Marks March 31 as the Day of Trans Visibility in New York
In New York State, March 31 is celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility. The proclamation recognizes the state’s “rich history of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary leaders who worked tirelessly to protect and celebrate gender diversity through their visibility.”
First NY Measles Case Confirmed Outside of the City
Amidst a surge in measles cases both domestically and internationally, the New York State Department of Health has revealed the first case of measles in New York State outside of New York City in 2024 and the third case in the state this year. The Nassau County patient was found to have the condition, which was verified by the Department's Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany.
Taxpayers to Fund Mayor Adams' Defense in Assault Lawsuit
The legal defense of Mayor Eric Adams against charges of sexual assault is being bankrolled by taxpayers. The mayor will be defended by the New York City Law Department against a highly detailed lawsuit originating from his employment as a transit police officer thirty years ago.
NYC is Slowly Sinking and One Spot is in Staten Island
According to a study by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University, New York City is sinking overall at "a median rate" of 1.6 millimeters per year. But Midland Beach, Staten Island is sinking faster than that median rate.
Staten Island to Hold First Inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday
New York's mayor, Eric Adams, who had boycotted previous St. Patrick's Day parades due to their exclusion of LGBTQ+ groups, announced that Staten Island will hold a second inclusive parade this year. The ban on LGBTQ+ groups was lifted in 2014 for the Manhattan parade, but Staten Island parade organizers held firm that these groups should not be part of an event celebrating a Catholic saint.
Mayor Adams Defends NYPD Actions in Controversial Migrant Scuffle
In an incident captured on camera, cops in a New York City migrant shelter struck a Venezuelan immigrant carrying his kid with a stun gun and punched him in the face. The mayor justified the actions as "appropriate." Officers had given the man multiple commands and warnings to release the child and give him to someone else, but the man refused.
Andrew Cuomo Eyes Political Comeback as He Calls Migrant Crisis a "Blunder"
During a speech at a Bronx church on Sunday, March 10, former New York State governor Andrew Cuomo attacked fellow Democrats Governor Hochul and President Biden by labeling the nation's immigration crisis a “government blunder."
Randall's Island: City's Largest Migrant Shelter Imposing Curfew
The Randall's Island migrant shelter, the city's largest, is going to impose a curfew later this month. According to City Hall, this will align the shelter's curfew with the 186 other city-run shelters for homeless and migrating people.
Migrant Debit Cards: Mayor Adams Explains How They Will Benefit the City
New York's mayor Eric Adams is justifying taxpayer dollars to pay for migrants' debit cards as a more efficient means of feeding the Big Apple's newest residents. With thousands of meals intended for migrants uneaten and wasted, New York City leaders are piloting a program to distribute debit cards, allowing migrant families to create their own foods and purchase baby items. Program participants are asked to sign an affidavit that they will use the card to purchase only food and/or baby items or risk being removed from the program.
Mayor Adams Insists NYC is Still Safe
Mayor Eric Adams is holding firm that New York City is still safe despite the migrant crisis fueling a spate of recent crimes in the Big Apple. “We had 62 million tourists last year; we will continue to surge this year; NYPD is ever present,” boasted Adams. “I was walking up there [in Times Square] the other day. You see the presence that’s there. It is safe.”
Public Input: Share Your Thoughts on New Port Authority Bus Terminal
The finished product will require years of construction, but the end product will be a cutting-edge transit hub in place of the current 73-year-old New York City Port Authority Terminal. By 2032, the existing structure is to be demolished and replaced with an environmentally-friendly facility.
Social Media Giants Sued for NY's Teen Mental Health Crisis
In an attempt to hold the owners of five significant social media sites "financially responsible" for the city's teenage mental health issue, Mayor Adams' administration filed a lawsuit against them on Wednesday. This action joins a growing number of comparable lawsuits filed by states nationwide.
Tren de Aragua: National Guard Alert in NY
The Post has learned that the New York State National Guard troops have been instructed to search all migrants arriving in the Big Apple for distinguishing tattoos that could identify them as members of the violent Venezuelan street gang known as the "Tren de Aragua" or Aragua Train.
In Effort to Curb Spate on Crime City Expands Curfew on Migrant Shelters
On Monday, a curfew in New York City will be extended to about 3,600 migrants at 20 additional shelters. The city is enforcing the restriction that at 11 pm, migrants will not be permitted to enter or leave the shelters. A curfew was first imposed on four shelters by city officials last month in response to community concerns.
The 2024 Puppy Bowl is Scheduled to Air on Sunday, February 11
Puppy Bowl is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!. These puppies are excited to take the field for PUPPY BOWL XX on Sunday, February 11th. In advance of Super Bowl 58, the 20th annual Puppy Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. Animal Planet will broadcast the 2024 Puppy Bowl. The tournament will also air on truTV, TBS, Discovery+, and Max.
Queens Shop Making and Selling Dangerous Modified Lithium-Ion Batteries
The FDNY announced on Thursday that they had found an e-scooter store in Forest Hills, Queens, that was not only manufacturing but also selling lithium-ion batteries. According to Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, during an inspection on Tuesday, "Frankenstein Batteries," or battery packs constructed from individual lithium-ion cells that were used to replace or modify older ones in violation of fire standards, were found.
70 NYCHA Employees Arrested in Single Day After Federal Corruption Investigation
In connection with a federal corruption probe, up to 70 workers of the New York City Housing Authority were arrested on Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated this was the biggest bribery bust in the Department of Justice's history in a single day.
King Charles Receives Cancer Diagnosis and Buckingham Palace Issues Statement
Following his diagnosis of a type of cancer, King Charles III will take a break from public appearances to receive treatment. According to a statement released from Buckingham Palace, the 75-year-old sovereign was released from a London hospital one week ago following surgery to treat an enlarged prostate.
City Launches $53 Million Prepaid Card Program for Migrants to Purchase Food and Supplies
Concerns about the new pilot program that will provide reloadable pre-paid credit cards to migrant families so they may purchase supplies and food are growing. According to the mayor's office, the city is distributing the Immediate Response Cards through a new more affordable technological pilot program that it is launching in collaboration with Mobility Capital Finance.
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