A suspected arson attack targeted an NYPD parking lot in Bushwick, Brooklyn, early Thursday morning, resulting in at least 11 police vehicles being set ablaze and several others vandalized. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Central and DeKalb avenues, just a block from the 83rd Precinct. Surveillance footage captured a masked individual dressed in…
Federal Authority and State/Local Discretion Federal law establishes that immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility. The Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly affirmed that the federal government cannot compel state or local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, a principle rooted in the Tenth Amendment’s “anti-commandeering” doctrine125. This means that while states and…
In a press conference that could only be described as a masterclass in deflection, Mayor Adams, flanked by a bewildered-looking Police Commissioner, addressed the recent attack on NYPD officers in Times Square. While acknowledging the seriousness of the crime, the Mayor spent most of his time railing against gang databases, bail reform, and anyone who…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to reform New York’s discovery laws has garnered the backing of district attorneys statewide, who argue that the proposed changes are crucial for improving justice and reducing recidivism. The plan aims to address procedural delays and prevent cases from being dismissed on technicalities, ensuring that victims receive justice and criminals are…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today announced that the city has helped nearly 95,000 low-income households whose vital public benefits were electronically stolen recover nearly $48 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Cash Assistance (CA) benefits over the last 16…
Important changes to replacement for stolen SNAP and Temporary Assistance (TA) benefits: Federal authorization to replace stolen SNAP benefits ended on December 20, 2024. Local social services districts are not allowed to issue SNAP replacement benefits for theft that occurs on or after December 21, 2024. You can still file claims to replace stolen SNAP…
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