Tag: News
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Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Students Dead, Raises Hard Questions About Campus Safety and Rushed Narratives
Two students are dead and nine others injured after a mass shooting inside a Brown University classroom during finals week — a tragedy that has shaken the campus and exposed hard questions about security, mental health failures, and the rush to politicize violence before the facts are known.
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NY’s High Court to Family Judges: You Can’t Take Kids Without Real Lawyers Anymore
New York’s highest court ruled that the government must adhere to constitutional due process when terminating parental rights. The Court of Appeals overturned a case against a Syracuse mother, highlighting the need for effective legal representation for indigent parents. This landmark decision demands reforms to ensure fair hearings in termination cases across the state.
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NYC’s Mayor-Elect Encourages Residents to “Resist” ICE — Raising New Fears of Lawlessness Under a Radical Immigration Agenda
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s recent bilingual video urging residents to “stand up to ICE” highlights a significant political shift against federal immigration enforcement amid rising public safety concerns. Critics argue this guidance risks escalating confrontations with federal agents and undermining law enforcement, potentially exacerbating existing tensions and economic challenges in the city.
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NYC Council’s $24K Raise Is More Than Tone-Deaf — It’s a Warning Sign of a Government That Won’t Police Itself
The New York City Council’s proposed 16% pay raise for its members amidst an affordability crisis reveals a pattern of self-interest. While the city faces rising costs and budget gaps, council members enjoy substantial benefits without contributing to their health care. This disconnect undermines public trust and highlights the need for structural reforms in compensation.
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Westchester’s New Hate Crimes Advisory Board Is a Wake-Up Call — But Will It Actually Make Communities Safer?
Westchester County is establishing a Hate Crimes Advisory Board amid rising hate incidents, raising concerns about transparency and the potential politicization of speech and policing. Residents seek clarity on the board’s membership, powers, and objectives, preferring improved public safety measures over additional committees. Transparency and accountability are crucial moving forward.
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Letitia James Escapes a Second Indictment—but the Political Damage May Be Just Beginning
New York Attorney General Letitia James will not face criminal charges after prosecutors declined a second indictment regarding her former chief of staff, Ibrahim Khan. Although legally vindicated, the political implications remain serious, raising questions about accountability and transparency in state governance amidst ongoing skepticism toward officials.
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Congestion Pricing Was Sold as Reform. For Many New Yorkers, It’s Just Another Cash Grab.
New York’s congestion pricing, initiated in January 2025, was intended to reduce traffic and improve transportation funding. However, it has led to significant financial burdens for working families and small businesses without meaningful traffic relief. Critics label the program a “cash grab,” questioning its effectiveness and calling for better accountability from the MTA.
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CAUGHT ON TAPE: The Police Video That Could Have Cleared a Disabled Father—But No Court Ever Saw It
On the U.N. International Day of Persons with Disabilities, new police footage reveals that former officer Lane Schlesinger admitted disabled father Marc Fishman had no criminal intent. Fishman, facing jail despite exculpatory evidence withheld throughout his prosecution, has been separated from his children for nearly six years. Advocates call for systemic reforms.
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NYC’s Crime Decline Is Real — But It’s Hanging by a Thread
New York City’s crime numbers are finally falling after years of chaos — thanks to the Adams–Tisch crackdown. But without stronger laws, mental-health interventions, and continued NYPD support under the new administration, these gains could vanish overnight. Here’s why NYC’s safety turnaround is real, but fragile.
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