NYC Councilman Justin Brannan Garners Key Endorsements in Comptroller Race as Democratic Heavyweights Show Support
City Councilman Justin Brannan's campaign for NYC Comptroller gains the Uniformed Firefighters Association's endorsement and support from Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
New York City's Homeless Encampment Sweeps Under Scrutiny Despite Mayor Adams' $650 Million Mental Health Initiative
NYC's effort to tackle homelessness and mental health issues faces scrutiny, with $3.5 million spent to clear 2,300 encampments resulting in only 114 people moved to shelters. Mayor Adams promises $650 million in new funding to improve the situation.
DHS Detains Palestinian Student at Columbia University Amid Crackdown on Visa Overstays and Activism
Federal agents arrested Columbia University student Leqaa Korda for overstaying her visa and participating in protests. Another student self-deported using a CBP app. The crackdowns may be due to pro-Palestinian campus activism.
DOJ Investigates NYC's Use of Hotels as Shelters for Homeless and Migrants, Subpoenas Issued for Resident Data
The DOJ investigates NYC's homeless sheltering, issuing subpoenas for hotel records used to house the homeless and migrants, amidst wider debates on sanctuary city policies and immigration law enforcement.
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