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December 13, 2024
Immigration
Politics

Mayor Adams Met with Trump’s ‘Border Czar.’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Thomas D. Homan, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s incoming “border czar,” on Thursday. The two discussed the Trump administration’s border policy and how the city can work with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in the city.

Over the last year, Adams has engaged in a significant shit regarding his stance on illegal immigration and New York City’s status as a sanctuary city. The Democrat mayor, who once touted his city as a protector of illegal immigrants, now says the sanctuary law should be changed.

“We should not be allowing people who are repeatedly committing crimes to remain here, and we cannot collaborate with ICE in the process,” Adams said in February, blaming the New York City’s sanctuary status for his inability to crack down on surging migrant crime.

In his conversation on Thursday with Homan, Mayor Adams has indicated a willingness to support federal efforts to apprehend immigrants accused of crimes, emphasizing his viewpoint that due process rights should not extend to criminals who have entered the country without legal permission. He later clarified during a press conference that his remarks were directed at those immigrants identified as repeat offenders, emphasizing: “We are not going to be a safe haven to those who commit violent acts.”

However, despite Adams signaling a willingness to work with the Trump administration, his own city government is already undertaking efforts to hamper Homan’s deportation operation. The National Pulse reported earlier this week that New York City is moving to shutter a large tent complex used to shelter illegal immigrants at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. As the facility is built on federal land, city officials fear the estimated 2,000 migrants at the facility lack protection from immigration enforcement operations.

Image by MTAPhotos.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Thomas D. Homan, President-elect Donald J. Trump's incoming "border czar," on Thursday. The two discussed the Trump administration's border policy and how the city can work with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in the city. show more

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December 12, 2024
Culture
News

Surprise! 6ft 9 Son of Billionaire President is Popular With Chicks in College.

Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of President-elect Donald J. Trump, is reportedly increasingly popular with female students at New York University (NYU), where he has been attending classes since September. The youngest of Donald Trump’s children is not only focused on business studies but is also gaining attention as a “ladies’ man,” some have claimed.

An insider mentioned that Barron stands out not only for his academic pursuits but also for his stature and appearance. His height, reported to be about 6 feet 9 inches, contributes to his noticeable presence on campus. Despite differing political views, Barron’s charm appears to extend across a diverse range of students.

Melania Trump, Barron’s mother, recently discussed her son’s college experience on Fox and Friends. She noted that Barron is aware his experience differs significantly from that of his peers, given his family’s high-profile status. Moreover, Melania disclosed that Barron has been involved in his father’s political endeavors, offering advice during the recent election campaign.

She highlighted that Barron’s understanding of modern communication trends, such as podcasts and streaming platforms, was instrumental in shaping the campaign’s outreach strategies. Barron’s influence is credited with helping Donald Trump successfully connect with youth demographics during the election.

Some have claimed that Barron advocated for President Trump to go on podcasts like the Joe Rogan Experience and others during the presidential campaign. The President-elect previously disclosed that Barron had advised him politically in the past.

Democrat mega-donor John Morgan also praised Barron in an interview following President Trump’s victory, saying, “Barron Trump is a lot smarter than everybody in the Harris [campaign].”

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Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of President-elect Donald J. Trump, is reportedly increasingly popular with female students at New York University (NYU), where he has been attending classes since September. The youngest of Donald Trump's children is not only focused on business studies but is also gaining attention as a "ladies' man," some have claimed. show more
December 12, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
Politics

DATA: New York Now Overwhelmingly Supports Trump’s Deportation Plan.

A majority of New Yorkers say they are in favor of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s mass deportation plan of illegals and say the state government should aid deportation efforts. A Siena College New York State poll reveals that 54 percent of New Yorkers surveyed believe the state government should help the incoming Trump administration deliver on its plan for mass deportations.

Even residents of New York City strongly support the mass deportation plan, with Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg  stating, “A majority of voters from the City, 51 percent, upstate, 54 percent, and the downstate suburbs, 58 percent, want the State to support the Feds’ efforts.”

“Supporting the Feds also has majority support from white and Black voters, and a plurality of Latino voters, 47-36 percent,” he added.

Even among Democrat voters, only a little over half said they reject the mass deportation plan, at 51 percent, with 38 percent saying they are in favor of it. Around 87 percent of Republicans and 54 percent of independents were also in favor.

Polls from earlier this year have suggested that a policy of mass deportations is popular across America among the majority of Americans.

The New York poll comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that he would cooperate with the incoming Trump administration on deportations. “I’m not going to be warring with this administration. I’m going to be working with this administration,” Adams said, inviting Trump’s border czar, Thomas Homan, to a meeting.

Overall, polls since Trump’s November victory have shown that the American public broadly supports his plans for his second term in office, including immigration, criminal justice, and economic policies.

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A majority of New Yorkers say they are in favor of President-elect Donald J. Trump's mass deportation plan of illegals and say the state government should aid deportation efforts. A Siena College New York State poll reveals that 54 percent of New Yorkers surveyed believe the state government should help the incoming Trump administration deliver on its plan for mass deportations. show more
December 11, 2024
Crime
Health

‘Wanted’ Posters Target Top Health CEOs in NYC.

Authorities in New York City have issued a warning to healthcare executives following the distribution of ‘wanted’ posters featuring prominent industry leaders. These developments come after the apparent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The posters depict OptumHealth CEO Heather Cianfrocco and UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty. A poster of Thompson is included, with his face scored through with a bloody red ‘X.’

Affixed to traffic control boxes in Manhattan, the posters accuse these executives of prioritizing corporate profit over medical care. They feature the words ‘Deny,’ ‘Defend,’ and ‘Depose,’ which were found on shell casings at the scene of Thompson’s shooting.

The New York Police Department released a bulletin warning online narratives have encouraged further targeting of healthcare executives.

The emergence of the posters follows the arrest of Luigi Mangione, 26, from Altoona, Pennsylvania. Police apprehended Mangione, who is facing charges related to Thompson’s murder, with a 3D-printed pistol, a silencer, and a manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system.

Legal proceedings are ongoing, with Mangione pleading not guilty to the murder and gun charges levied against him. His defense attorney, Thomas Dickey, confirmed these pleas.

In response to the assassination and associated threats, some health insurance companies have removed executives’ images from their websites.

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Authorities in New York City have issued a warning to healthcare executives following the distribution of 'wanted' posters featuring prominent industry leaders. These developments come after the apparent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The posters depict OptumHealth CEO Heather Cianfrocco and UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty. A poster of Thompson is included, with his face scored through with a bloody red 'X.' show more
December 10, 2024
Immigration
Politics

New York is Now Trying to Hide Illegals from Trump.

New York City officials have decided to close a large tent complex in Brooklyn. The site, located on Floyd Bennett Field, is built on federal land and currently accommodates around 2,000 migrants.

Mayor Eric Adams‘s administration is taking this action due to concerns over potential policy changes by incoming President Donald J. Trump and his immigration czar, Tom Homan. Officials worry that Trump’s White House might terminate the shelter’s lease upon his assuming office in January, or could claim the right to conduct immigration enforcement on federal land.

The closure of Floyd Bennett Field is part of a broader plan to shut down 25 migrant shelters across the city by March. Facilities set to close include several hotels throughout New York City, college dormitories in Upper Manhattan, a converted warehouse at Kennedy Airport, and numerous upstate hotels used for housing migrants.

An anticipated drop in illegal immigrant numbers follows the city’s expenditure exceeding $6 billion over two years for housing purposes. Mayor Adams has steered clear of directly citing President-elect Trump as a reason for the Floyd Bennett Field closure despite the location being the only city shelter on federal land.

City representatives have indicated that while the lease will conclude by March, families will vacate the shelter by January 15, shortly before President-elect Trump assumes office. In a statement, Mayor Adams mentioned, “We’re going to continue looking for more sites to consolidate and close, and more opportunities to save taxpayer money, as we continue to successfully manage this response.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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New York City officials have decided to close a large tent complex in Brooklyn. The site, located on Floyd Bennett Field, is built on federal land and currently accommodates around 2,000 migrants. show more
December 5, 2024
News

UnitedHealthcare CEO Targeted with Message-Laden Bullets, Officials Report.

On Wednesday morning, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City. The shooter, who remains unidentified, used bullets etched with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” according to police. The words were found inscribed on shell casings at the scene. Authorities are investigating if these terms are connected to insurance company practices.

Some speculate the inscriptions may be linked to a book titled Delay, Deny, Defend, which argues that “to improve their profits, insurance companies delay payment of justified claims, deny payment altogether, and defend their actions by forcing claimants to enter litigation.”

Thompson, 50, was gunned down before 7 AM in a busy part of Manhattan, outside the Hilton Midtown hotel. He was scheduled to attend an investor conference there after staying at a nearby Marriott. Security cameras captured him approaching the Hilton at 6:45 AM when the masked gunman, who had been waiting, shot him in the back and leg. The assailant then escaped on a bicycle headed towards Central Park.

SUSPECT UNKNOWN.

Police have recovered three live rounds and three discharged shell casings and are continuing their search for the shooter, described as a white male in a tan jacket, black face mask, black-and-white sneakers, with a gray backpack. Additional images from a Starbucks nearby, taken 20 minutes before the shooting, were released. A source revealed the suspect paid with cash at the café. Investigators are examining forensic evidence from the Starbucks and a cellphone found near the crime scene.

No motive has been officially identified. However, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch labeled the incident “premeditated and targeted” in a press conference. Thompson’s wife mentioned receiving threats related to insurance coverage issues but lacked specific details. Public protests over coverage concerns have occurred in Minnesota, where UnitedHealthcare is headquartered and Thompson resided.

Investigations continue, with law enforcement exploring potential threats from disgruntled former employees and reviewing security footage. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for tips leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction. The public is encouraged to report information to Crime Stoppers or submit tips anonymously online. The investigation is ongoing.

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On Wednesday morning, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City. The shooter, who remains unidentified, used bullets etched with the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," according to police. The words were found inscribed on shell casings at the scene. Authorities are investigating if these terms are connected to insurance company practices. show more
December 4, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Breaking
Crime

BREAKING: UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Midtown, Possible Targeted Attack.

UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot early Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan in what police describe as a targeted attack. Thompson was arriving at the hotel around 6:46 AM for a conference when a masked gunman, allegedly lying in wait, opened fire multiple times before fleeing the scene, law enforcement sources said. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect lingering near the hotel on 6th Avenue before the attack.

Emergency responders rushed Thompson to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead after arriving in critical condition. Police have not made any arrests, and an investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities describe the suspect as a white male wearing a cream-colored jacket, a black face mask, black-and-white sneakers, and carrying a gray backpack. After the shooting, the gunman fled eastbound through the Ziegfeld alleyway and escaped on a bicycle.

Officials confirmed the suspect was not a guest at the Hilton, though it is unclear if he had other business at the hotel.

Thompson, a 20-year veteran of UnitedHealth, had served as CEO since 2021, overseeing government programs such as Medicare and Retirement before his promotion.

Image by Julius Schorzman (Quasipalm).

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UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot early Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan in what police describe as a targeted attack. Thompson was arriving at the hotel around 6:46 AM for a conference when a masked gunman, allegedly lying in wait, opened fire multiple times before fleeing the scene, law enforcement sources said. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect lingering near the hotel on 6th Avenue before the attack. show more
November 29, 2024
Corruption

Feds Probe PAC Linked to NYC Mayor Adams.

Federal authorities are investigating a New York City pastor and a political action committee (PAC) he established to support Mayor Eric Adams‘s (D) agenda. The criminal probe is part of several corruption investigations related to Mayor Adams or those close to him over allegations of funneling straw donations in exchange for city contracts and permit approvals on behalf of the Republic of Turkey.

The exact scope of the federal investigation remains uncertain. Still, authorities including prosecutors in Brooklyn and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly focusing on the actions of the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II. Additionally, the financial dealings of his political action committee, Striving for a Better New York, are under examination.

Approximately two weeks ago, FBI agents searched Mr. Cockfield’s residence in Far Rockaway. Three years prior, Mr. Cockfield created the committee to support Mayor Adams’s agenda. Neither Cockfield nor Adams have made any public statements regarding the situation.

Rev. Cockfield, once a member of the mayor’s transition team, appeared with Mayor Adams during his election night victory celebration. Despite his public involvement, Cockfield’s past includes a 1998 guilty plea for transporting three kilograms of cocaine for the drug organization known as the Poison Clan.

These developments are unfolding in a city that has seen an increase in corruption inquiries involving its leadership. Over the last year, several top city officials have either been questioned or raided by federal law enforcement. In September, the home of the then-New York Police commissioner was raided by the FBI in connection to the broader investigation of Adams and his associates.

Image by Marc A. Hermann/MTA.

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Federal authorities are investigating a New York City pastor and a political action committee (PAC) he established to support Mayor Eric Adams's (D) agenda. The criminal probe is part of several corruption investigations related to Mayor Adams or those close to him over allegations of funneling straw donations in exchange for city contracts and permit approvals on behalf of the Republic of Turkey. show more
Migrant Crime
November 20, 2024
Crime
Immigration
News

Suspected Tren de Aragua Member Robs Bragg Prosecutor in Her Building.

An illegal alien associated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in New York after robbing the apartment of a local Manhattan prosecutor. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Simosa, is accused of breaking into the apartment of a Manhattan prosecutor, stealing her belongings, and committing a lewd act. The incident occurred at approximately 2 AM on Sunday, November 17, near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue.

The New York Police Department reports that Simosa followed a 38-year-old woman into her building, where he demanded money and seized credit cards and a cell phone from her bag. The victim, an employee of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, has not been named.

Police allege the illegal performed a lewd act before fleeing the scene. He was captured on Tuesday evening near a former hotel repurposed as a migrant shelter. Despite frequenting the area, authorities identified him as homeless at the time of his arrest.

Simosa is charged with several offenses, including sexually motivated robbery and burglary, grand larceny, possession of stolen property, and drug-related charges.

Law enforcement sources have linked the Row and other shelters in New York City to Tren de Aragua, a notorious gang originally established in Venezuelan prisons. Police attribute a spate of robberies in New York City, particularly those targeting women, to the group’s presence.

Tren de Aragua has been seen operating across the United States under the Biden-Harris regime, taking over apartment buildings in Colorado and extorting the residents for money.

Members of the gang have also been linked to murders in the United States, including a killing in Connecticut and the murder of Laken Riley.

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An illegal alien associated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in New York after robbing the apartment of a local Manhattan prosecutor. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Simosa, is accused of breaking into the apartment of a Manhattan prosecutor, stealing her belongings, and committing a lewd act. The incident occurred at approximately 2 AM on Sunday, November 17, near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue. show more
November 18, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Crime

2 Dead in NYC Stabbing Spree After Man Escapes Migrant-Swamped Men’s Shelter.

Two men have been killed and a woman critically wounded in a stabbing spree in Manhattan, New York. The suspect, not identified by the authorities as of the time of publication, is reportedly a resident of Bellevue Men’s Shelter—described by local media as a “tinder box of newly arrived migrants, unhinged vagrants, and sex offenders” in 2022. Police describe him as a Hispanic, aged 51, who “appears to be undomiciled,” with a lengthy arrest record.

The seemingly “random” attacks began at roughly 8:20 AM when the alleged killer started a confrontation with a 30-year-old Hispanic construction worker on West 19th Street near Eighth Avenue and stabbed him in the abdomen. Two hours later, the suspect started a second confrontation with an Asian man in his late sixties on East 30th Street, stabbing him multiple times. Finally, he targeted a 36-year-old black woman at East 42nd Street and First Avenue at around 11 AM, stabbing her in the chest.

The men died of their injuries at Bellevue Hospital, while the woman is, as of the time of publication, at Weill Cornell Medical Center in critical condition.

Bellevue Men’s Shelter has previously been described as a “ticking time bomb” by the New York Post. In 2022, the former psychiatric hospital was hosting an “explosive amalgam” of poorly vetted migrants seeking asylum, paroled ex-convicts, and often mentally ill homeless people.

The homeless accused the migrants of stealing and “getting treated better than we do,” while the migrants complained the homeless were “dangerous” and openly abusing drugs.

Locals told the press that shelter residents were stashing “knives, needles, and other contraband” around the neighborhood, which had become “really, really scary.”

This story is developing…

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Two men have been killed and a woman critically wounded in a stabbing spree in Manhattan, New York. The suspect, not identified by the authorities as of the time of publication, is reportedly a resident of Bellevue Men’s Shelter—described by local media as a "tinder box of newly arrived migrants, unhinged vagrants, and sex offenders" in 2022. Police describe him as a Hispanic, aged 51, who "appears to be undomiciled," with a lengthy arrest record. show more