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States sued Trump over a threat to wind energy
US President Donald Trump is being sued in New York by New York Attorney General Letitia James for attacking wind energy in an “arbitrary and capricious” way. The lawsuit stated that Trump attacked wind energy in an “arbitrary and capricious” way. The US has one of the highest renewable energy potentials in the world, James…
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Congestion pricing shows the future of the Democratic Party
Drivers of most passenger cars in New York will be charged $9 (nearly 7,500) for entering the congestion zone at peak hours, and $2.25 (around 16,000) at other times. The toll program, long in the works, was halted by Governor Kathy Hochul in June before an abrupt reversal cleared the way for it to start…
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Donald Trump and American Justice were described in an opinion
Former US President Donald Trump is accused of illegally using his office for private gain. He’s being tried in a New York federal court on a charge of racketeering. The charges were filed against him by the US Attorney for the Eastern District of NY, Preet Bharara. Trump has argued that he is the victim…
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Police Detained a couple of workers for protesting a contract with Israel
Google’s Israel and Apple Police forcibly removed nine workers from its New York and Silicon Valley offices over their sit-in protest against its cloud contract with Israel’s government. The protesters were protesting against ‘Project Nimbus’, a cloud contract with Israel’s Defence Ministry, amid the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Project Nimbus has been the target…
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How will Trump pay his millions of dollars in legal fines?
Former US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he’ll appeal against a court’s decision to order him to pay $355 million to New York Attorney General Letitia James, who sued him for fraud. Trump claimed James has been “attacked by political hacks in New York State” and added, “We have a totally corrupt attorney…
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LaPierre steps down as the leader of the organization
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday said that the end of Wayne LaPierre’s tenure as the CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA) is “an important victory” for the state. James added that she will continue to pursue her civil lawsuit against the NRA, aimed at banning LaPierre and others from serving in…
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farewell to George Santos the perfect pragmatist
US House of Representatives is set to expel New York Representative George Santos, who’s facing over two dozen federal criminal charges. This comes after the House’s Ethics Committee accused him of abusing his authority as a member of Congress and committing financial fraud during his congressional campaign for a high-paid job. Santos is the first…
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There are several things that come from a Times Investigation of New York’s Social Safety Net
An investigation by the New York Times found that 94 instances in the past decade in which breakdowns of New York City’s social safety net preceded violence. The state began shutting down its notorious psychiatric institutions in the 1960s and the main elements of the safety net have come together, with homeless shelters, public hospitals…
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The judge’s gag order in the Jan. 6 case is too broad, says the American Liberties Union
US President Donald Trump’s lawyers have called a gag order in the case against him an “unconstitutional prior restraint”, which could help to delay the trial scheduled for March 2024. The gag order prohibits Trump from publicly speaking about the case. In a court filing, Special Counsel Zachary Smith said Trump had targeted him over…
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New York has had its record-breaking precipitation as more is expected Saturday
Parts of Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island have been hit by flash floods after heavy rainfall in New York on Friday. The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for parts of Manhattan, Queens andBrooklyn in the afternoon. Video showed cars driving through floodwaters in parts of Queens and Brooklyn as streets overflowed and…
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This summer could see a record number of Americans fly
A US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official has said that the shortage of air traffic controllers will cause flight delays into and out of the three New York airports by 45% this summer. The shortage of air traffic controllers is expected to cause flight delays into and out of the three New York airports by…
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Republicans say the state of New York is suffering from a crime wave
A US lawmaker has claimed that New York City, which recently saw the indictment of ex-President Donald Trump for racketeering and other charges, is a city that has “lost its way”. “There is a belief among some Republicans that New York is in the midst of a crime wave, so ask New Yorkers how concerned…
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A woman was shot and killed in upstate New York when she turned into the wrong driveway
A 20-year-old woman was killed after she and three others accidentally entered the wrong driveway as they were looking for a friend in upstate New York. Police said the woman was hit by gunfire when a man fired two shots from his front porch. The woman and her friends were trying to find another friend’s…
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Trump was indicted on historic and felony charges
Former US President Donald Trump was charged by a New York grand jury for his alleged role in a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential elections. The indictment said that Trump repeatedly “falsified” New York business records to hide criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting…
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On the day of his court appearance, what to know about the Trump indictment
Former US President Donald Trump will reportedly turn himself in to the authorities in New York tomorrow on charges related to his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump will reportedly be brought to the Manhattan district prosecutor’s office for the court appearance, where he’ll be arraigned.
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The Manhattan saga faces an unprecedented moment
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with bank fraud and other offences by a New York grand jury. In a written statement, Trump called the case against him “political persecution”. However, a CNN poll found that 38% of Americans disapprove of the GOP’s efforts to investigate Trump, while 35% said they approve of…
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America’s Justice System Holds Trump Accountable, as he Is Indicted
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former US President Donald Trump on charges of violating the Advisers Act, the New York Times reported. The indictment alleges that Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen paid $150,000 (about 1.05 crore) to a former Playboy model, Karen McDougal, in 2016 in exchange for her silence…
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The President was indicted in a case
A New York grand jury on Thursday voted to indict former US President Donald Trump for his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. The indictment was handed down by the grand jury in Manhattan after an investigation by the district attorney’s office. Trump has…
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Democrats are in control of Michigan for the first time in 40 years
Gun control groups said the US Supreme Court ruling in New York which left it to states to enforce their own gun laws isn’t a “silver bullet” to tackle gun violence in the country. They added, “The cost of political inaction…on preventing gun violence is increasingly, tragically clear.” The court ruled that New York’s ban…
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In 2008, George had admitted using stolen checks in Brazil
New York Representative-elect George Santos, who faces allegations of lying about his biography and finances, apologised for his actions and said he would not be returning to Congress. He said, “I apologise to the people of the state of New York, to the American people, and to my constituents for any distress I may have…
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I’m not sure what the taste is of lab-grown meat
New York-based lab-grown meat startup Ivy Farm has unveiled its new 18,000-square-foot plant in Singapore, which it claims is the biggest in Europe. The plant, dubbed ‘Betty’, has a 159-gallon bioreactor and a test kitchen. Earlier, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had said for the first time that a lab-grown meat product is…
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George wants his committees taken off until issues are resolved
The US attorney’s office in the Eastern District of New York has begun investigating corruption allegations against New York Republican Congressman George Santos. Santos is accused of taking over $700,000 in loans from a Brazilian family and using it to fund his 2022 campaign. Earlier, Santos had denied any wrongdoing and called the allegations a…
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A massive winter storm is hitting the country, making travel hazardous
A winter weather advisory has been issued across parts of US’ New York state and central New England for Thursday and Friday due to heavy snowfall rates. The passes need to be closed for a period of time, the National Weather Service said. “Very heavy snowfall rates reaching 1 to 2 inches/hour will be likely,”…
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Some migrants dropped off at a house on Christmas Eve.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has said the city isn’t telling “anyone that New York can accommodate every migrant in the city”, after it declared a state of emergency over an influx of migrants from Latin America. He asked state and federal officials to help the city cope with the influx of migrants. This…
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GeorgeSantos is under scrutiny for his resume discrepancies.
US Congressman-elect Sergio Santos has denied allegations levelled at him in a New York Times report that claimed he used company funds to help pay for his children’s education. The report said Santos didn’t respond to requests to furnish documents that would help to substantiate the claims while campaigning. It also alleged that a resident…