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CEDAR ATTANASIO

CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Americas|Crime|Political|US

Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained

Immigrants who are cooperating with officials while they apply to stay in the U.S. are now fearful of detention during routine appointments with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release

Police have arrested dozens of demonstrators from a Jewish group who filled the lobby of Trump Tower to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at Columbia University

Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'

President Donald Trump is warning that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on protests against the war in Gaza

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'
Crime|Health|Political|US

Inmate death reported as illegal prison guard strike stretches into 2nd week

A wildcat strike by guards at New York’s prisons, now in its second week, is fueling fears over deteriorating conditions behind bars

Inmate death reported as illegal prison guard strike stretches into 2nd week
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitments

New York City’s Democratic mayor appeared on the “Fox & Friends” show alongside President Donald Trump’s border czar

Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitments
Crime|Economy|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented

FEMA payments to New York City for migrant assistance came under scrutiny this week as Elon Musk claimed his Department of Government Efficiency had uncovered $59 million in illegal payments to house migrants in luxury hotels when it was meant for American disaster relief

FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented
Economy|Political|US

FEMA says it's halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels

The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountable

FEMA says it's halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels
Crime|Education|US

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
Environment|US

First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here's how they did it

A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake

First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here's how they did it
Crime|Election|Political|US

New York City mayor to meet with Trump

New York City mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday

Crime|News|US

A loophole got him a free New York hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building

A man who succeeded in using a New York City housing law live rent-free in an iconic hotel has been charged with fraud after he claimed to own it

A loophole got him a free New York hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building
Arts|News

What killed Flaco the owl? New York zoologists testing for toxins, disease as contributing factors

Zoologists are investigating contributing factors in the death of New York City’s celebrity owl

What killed Flaco the owl? New York zoologists testing for toxins, disease as contributing factors
Business|Economy|News|Technology

Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not

A wage law in New York City meant to protect food delivery workers is getting backlash from app companies like Uber, GrubHub and DoorDash

Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not
Economy|Environment|News|Technology

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities

New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its downtown

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
News

How to get rid of NYC rats without brutality? Birth control is one idea

New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents

How to get rid of NYC rats without brutality? Birth control is one idea
News|US

Black immigrant rally in NYC raises awareness about racial, religious and language inequities

Black immigrants have turned out in the hundreds across from a City Hall, drawing attention to racial inequities in the city’s shelter and immigrant support systems

Black immigrant rally in NYC raises awareness about racial, religious and language inequities
News|Crime|US

NYC vowed to reform its protest policing. A crackdown on a pro-Palestinian march is raising doubts

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about his commitment to a suite of reforms required by a federal settlement aimed at changing how the NYPD polices protests

NYC vowed to reform its protest policing. A crackdown on a pro-Palestinian march is raising doubts
Food|Sports|US

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

Organizers of America’s perennial July Fourth hot dog eating contest say the reigning champion won’t compete this year due to a contract dispute

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day

After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas
Food|News|Sports

Bertoletti, Sudo win top dog honors at Nathan’s Famous power-eating contest, absent longtime champ

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest

Bertoletti, Sudo win top dog honors at Nathan’s Famous power-eating contest, absent longtime champ
Crime|News|US|Videos

'I can't breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death

It has been 10 years since the chokehold death of Eric Garner at the hands of New York City police officers made “I can’t breathe” a rallying cry

'I can't breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death
Food|News|US

Newly arrived migrants encounter hazards of food delivery on the streets of NYC: robbers

Asylum-seekers have gravitated to working food delivery in New York and other major cities, drawn by an abundance of customers and ease of getting started

Newly arrived migrants encounter hazards of food delivery on the streets of NYC: robbers
News|US

The pilot who died in crash after releasing skydivers near Niagara Falls has been identified

Niagara officials say the pilot who died after a group of skydivers she was flying jumped near the falls was 26-year-old Melanie Georger of Towanda, New York

Environment|Science

A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos

Another baby tree kangaroo can be seen at the Bronx Zoo after months of hiding in its mother's pouch

A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial

Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan

Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial

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