[ CNN anchor Erin Burnett pressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on his claims of “outside agitators” at the recent pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “Do you have any ability at this point to tell us how many of those were ‘outside agitators’ and how many of them were students at Columbia University?” … Read more
[ The White House heavily criticized comments that resurfaced this week from a student leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “These dangerous, appalling statements turn the stomach and should serve as a wakeup call. It is hideous to advocate for the murder of Jews,” White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates said in … Read more
[ Spotify has announced record profits, but the music streaming heavyweight will still go ahead with raising its subscription prices next month. The Swedish company’s quarterly gross profit was more than €1bn for the first time after it reigned in marketing spending, although that meant the music-streaming giant missed its forecast for monthly active users. … Read more
[ Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), a former federal prosecutor, weighed in on former President Trump’s first day in court for his hush money trial, saying he’s glad the jury selection process is exhaustive because the “sanctity” of the pool of jurors will be “vital” in the case. “So, I wonder who is actually pulling him … Read more
[ A judge delayed Donald Trump‘s New York criminal trial, in which he faces charges related to hush money payments paid to Stormy Daniels, by at least 30 days. The trial was scheduled to start on March 25, the first of four criminal cases the former president faces. Instead, the judge, Juan Merchan, will hold … Read more
[ New York executive Bruce Blakeman filed a lawsuit to block state Attorney General Letitia James from stopping his order that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in events at county-run facilities. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Eastern District of New York, is on behalf of Nassau County and local residents: a 16-year-old female … Read more
[ New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is suing JBS Foods, a major beef producer, accusing the company of misleading the public about the environmental impact of its products. “The beef industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change, and JBS has falsely advertised its commitment to sustainability and endangered our planet,” … Read more
[ New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said that city lawmakers should modify its sanctuary city law to allow migrants who commit violent crimes to be deported. Adams’ Tuesday comments come as migration into New York City comes under criticism from lawmakers and law enforcement. Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) have … Read more
[ United Airlines on Thursday announced it will resume flights between the U.S. and Israel in March. “United plans to resume a daily flight from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv, the first step in restoring vital passenger and cargo service that was suspended in October,” United said in a press release. The airline said flights … Read more
[ John Avlon, who recently departed CNN, has officially launched his bid for a New York congressional seat. He is running in the first congressional district, which covers Suffolk County and is currently held by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), who has endorsed Donald Trump in the presidential race. Avlon faces a crowded Democratic field in … Read more
