New York’s shelter system is being overwhelmed by migrants

economist.com T in the parking lot of Creedmoor Psychiatric Centre in Queens is far from ideal. The neighbourhood, 15 miles (24km) outside Manhattan, is mostly residential and is served…

Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary shines a light on its New York City birth

economist.com O Cindy Campbell, hoping to raise money to buy school clothes, hosted a “jam” in the rec room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the apartment building where she and her family lived.…

How do you prepare a city like New York for major floods?

vox.com New Yorkers attempt to clear storm drains in Brooklyn on September 29 | Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images The flooding on September 29 was bad. The future will be, too.…

“It's called saving lives”: German Government Strikes Back At Elon Musk’s Criticism of Migrant Rescue

vanityfair.com Billionaire Elon Musk delved into German politics on Friday by sharing a post that denounced the country’s handling of migrants and giving kudos to the nation’s far-right…

New York begins drying out after record-breaking rainfall

politico.com NEW YORK — New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on…

From Sinking Land To Surging Seas: Here's Why New York City Floods Are Getting Worse

benzinga.com As torrential rains drenched New York City on Friday, streets transformed into rivers, and subway lines came to a halt. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of…

Natalie Portman Sex Soap Opera ‘May December’ Opens New York Film Festival as Epic Rainstorm Drenches the City

variety.com The show must go on! New York Film Festival opened its 61st edition with “May December” as planned, despite a massive rainstorm that’s left streets and subways flooded…

Climate change and NYC: Historic rains buckle city's infrastructure, again

nbcnews.com A severe storm dumped more than 7 inches of rain in less than 24 hours over parts of New York City on Friday, turning streets into fast-moving rivers and grinding subway…

Video: Mass Flooding Takes Over NYC Streets, Subways and Parks

entrepreneur.com All of New York City is under a state of emergency. Flash flooding hit all five boroughs of New York City on Friday afternoon, causing widespread panic and cancellations…

Hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after storm slams New York City

cbsnews.com New York City sees major flooding with more rain expected, state of emergency declared Heavy rains and flooding across the New York City metropolitan area on Friday delayed…

Flash flooding in New York City halts multiple train lines and cancels hundreds of flights

marketwatch.com It’s a travel nightmare in New York City, not to mention the New York and New Jersey suburbs. A Friday storm that has dumped as much as 6 inches of rain in parts of the…

New York Film Festival to Proceed with ‘May December’ Opening Night Premiere Despite Heavy Rains, Flooding

variety.com Despite heavy rains which have closed some New York City subway lines, schools and movie theaters — including Alamo Drafthouse locations — the New York Film Festival plans…

Rain wallops NYC, and the response draws deluge of critiques

politico.com NEW YORK — City and state leaders sought to reassure soggy constituents Friday morning after a deluge of rain hamstrung New York City and forced the closure of highways, an…

SAG-AFTRA Cancels New York Pickets As City Declares State Of Emergency Amid Heavy Rains; MLB, NHL Games Postponed

deadline.com The old song says it never rains in California. The same isn’t true for New York. SAG-AFTRA said today that it has canceled all pickets as a state of emergency was declared…

Video shows inside of bus flooded as heavy rain drenches New York City

newsweek.com Heavy rain caused significant transportation delays in New York City on Friday as roads, subway stations and even operating buses were flooded. New York Governor Kathy…

Parts of New York City are under water. Here's how to protect yourself from dangerous flash floods anywhere

marketwatch.com Heavy rainfall drenched parts of New York City, including Brooklyn and beyond, Friday, bringing flash floods, shutting down entire subway lines and converting major roadways…

Alamo Drafthouse Closes New York City Locations ‘Until Further Notice’ Due to Rain Storm, Flooding

variety.com Alamo Drafthouse is closing its New York City locations due to a rainstorm that’s left streets and subways flooded across the five boroughs. The theater chain said its…

New York Film Festival Seeing Record Ticket Sales As 61st Edition Kicks Off Amid Rain And Floods

deadline.com The 61st New York Film Festival opens Friday on a high note, with advance sales of passes and tickets at kickoff up 50% from last year, which was a record-breaking fest.…

Elon Musk takes time out from running his X, Tesla, and SpaceX empire to livestream about illegal immigration from U.S. border

aol.com Elon Musk, renowned for his ambitions in advancing sustainable energy, robotics, and space exploration, has turned his attention to a pressing issue closer to home: illegal…

Watch: Dramatic Footage Shows NYC Hit By 'Floodpocalypse' After Rainstorm

zerohedge.com Watch: Dramatic Footage Shows NYC Hit By 'Floodpocalypse' After Rainstorm Update (1022ET): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced a state emergency across New York City,…

Musk takes time out from running his X, Tesla and SpaceX empire to livestream about illegal immigration from U.S. border

fortune.com Elon Musk, renowned for his ambitions in advancing sustainable energy, robotics, and space exploration, has turned his attention to a pressing issue closer to home: illegal…

Elon Musk suggests a Trump-style wall should be built at the US-Mexico border to control immigration

aol.com None Elon Musk believes that a wall should be built at the US-Mexico border for security reasons. • None The billionaire took a trip to the border in Texas for a livestream…

Adams: NYC policy to shelter the homeless shouldn't cover migrant influx

politico.com NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams suggested Thursday he wants to exempt the influx of migrants from the city's decades-old right-to-shelter mandate as his administration tightens…

Judge Affirms Pay Raise for Food Delivery Workers in New York

nytimes.com A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of a new pay standard for app-based food delivery workers, siding with New York City against three food delivery giants.…

Ghost guns found in NYC day care after baby dies from suspected fentanyl exposure at another

nbcnews.com New York City officials have vowed to take action after ghost guns and a 3D printer were found in an unlocked room at a licensed day care center just days after fentanyl was…

How $1M from China-linked Groups Oiled New York Politics

newsweek.com Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) once declared a "President An Quanzhong Day" in her congressional district to honor the China-born businessman's work for his Chinese hometown…

Abbott visited New York City. He didn't take pity on its migrant surge

politico.com NEW YORK — Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the humanitarian crisis of helping migrants. That was the message from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as he spoke Wednesday in…

Critics condemn New York mayor for saying migration crisis will ‘destroy’ city

theguardian.com The mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has said an increase in migration would “destroy” the city, seemingly blaming the Biden administration for failing to provide federal…

A Huge Backlash Against Globalism, Climate Change Alarmism And Immigration Madness Has Started

zerohedge.com A Huge Backlash Against Globalism, Climate Change Alarmism And Immigration Madness Has Started By Mish Shedlock of MishTalk I am pleased to report a global backlash against…

This New Autonomous Drone for Cops Can Track You in the Dark

wired.com Nearly 1,500 US police departments operate drones but only about a dozen routinely dispatch them in response to 911 calls, according to ACLU research. Drone maker Skydio…

Housing migrants in NYC hotels will cost $1.4 billion through 2026

marketwatch.com New York City will spend $1.365 billion to house migrants in the next three years, according to a new report. The city’s contract with local hotels is nearly five times what…

New York City’s not-so-sudden migrant surge, explained

vox.com Migrants gather outside of the Roosevelt Hotel on August 2, 2023, where dozens of recently arrived migrants have been camping out as they try to secure temporary housing in…

Shut it all down

reason.com Congressional impasse With a government shutdown looking ever more likely, the Senate is now debating whether Ukraine aid ought to be included in whatever stopgap bill they…

How NYC's composting law could start a national recycling domino effect

axios.com New York City's new mandatory composting law could usher in an era when organic waste collection becomes commonplace in U.S. cities, just as its bottle and can recycling…

Victor Davis Hanson: Is The Left Happy That They Got Their Wish?

zerohedge.com Victor Davis Hanson: Is The Left Happy That They Got Their Wish? Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, America has been in a veritable cultural revolution…

Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Rick Ross & More Fight for Affordable Healthcare in New PSA: Watch

billboard.com Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Method Man, Rick Ross, Chuck D, and French Montana participated in a PSA that launched Sept. 22, advocating for more transparency in the healthcare…

Texas Deploys More Buses To Ship Illegal Immigrants To "At Capacity" Sanctuary Cities

zerohedge.com Texas Deploys More Buses To Ship Illegal Immigrants To "At Capacity" Sanctuary Cities Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times, Texas has expanded the scale of operations to…

Migrant housing is now an election issue in New Jersey

politico.com The Biden administration’s decision to float Atlantic City International Airport as one of 11 potential sites to house migrants living in New York City put New Jersey…

People are poking fun at NYC Mayor Eric Adams for trying to make a heart sign with the city's new armless patrol robot

aol.com None A robot is set to patrol the Times Square subway station for the next two months as part of a pilot program. • None A user on X spotted NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attempt at…

More than 6 in 10 say they disapprove of Biden's handling of immigration at the US-Mexico border

aol.com None Biden continues to struggle with voters over his handling of immigration at the US-Mexico border. • None A new Washington Post-ABC News poll showed that 62% disapproved…

Volokh Conspiracy Gets Results on Immigration and Zoning Policy

reason.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams. (Michael Brochstein/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom) On August 17, I wrote a Volokh Conspiracy post explaining how New York City's migrant shelter crisis…

New York City leases security robot to patrol Times Square subway station overnight

cbsnews.com NEW YORK -- The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now New York City is turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations. Mayor Eric Adams said the city is…

An NYPD security robot will be patrolling the Times Square subway station

engadget.com The New York Police Department (NYPD) is implementing a new security measure at the Times Square subway station. It's deploying a security robot to patrol the premises,…

"Privacy Disasters On Wheels": AOC Blasts NYC Mayor Adams' New Robo-Subway Crime-Fighting Cop

zerohedge.com "Privacy Disasters On Wheels": AOC Blasts NYC Mayor Adams' New Robo-Subway Crime-Fighting Cop On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a Knightscope K5 Security…

What the billionaires planning a new Bay Area city can teach us about California housing

latimes.com A cadre of Silicon Valley elites is drawing fierce criticism from local residents and environmentalists for planning a new city on the outskirts of the Bay Area , a project…

NYPD Robot Gets Tryout to Patrol Times Square Subway

nytimes.com The K5 robot will be used by the police in the Times Square subway station in Manhattan, the city’s busiest. The K5, described as a “fully autonomous” security robot, is…

The NYPD is deploying a 420-pound robocop to roam Times Square's subway station

gothamist.com A 420-pound, 5-foot-2-inch robocop with a giant camera for a face will begin patrolling the Times Square subway station overnight, the NYPD announced Friday morning. At a…

NYPD to Deploy Robot Cop to Times Square Subway Station

themessenger.com A police robot, called K-5, will patrol New York City’s busiest subway station overnights in a new pilot program. “We must use every available method,” Mayor Eric Adams said…

America Has Fallen, And It Can't Get Up

zerohedge.com America Has Fallen, And It Can't Get Up Authored by Michael Shellenberger via Public, The Border Has Fallen During the Trump years, Democrats attacked Trump as cruel for…

Robot to help patrol Times Square subway station

abc7ny.com Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials have announced plans for a robot that will soon patrol the Times Square subway station. The K5 Autonomous Security Robot is equipped with…

New York City's mayor is proposing major policy changes to lower housing costs and build 100,000 new homes

businessinsider.com Half of New Yorkers spend more than 30% of their income on rent as a housing shortage worsens the affordability crisis. Beata Zawrzel/Getty Images New York City Mayor Eric…

Watch your step: A new robot will police the NYC subways

politico.com NEW YORK — Please watch out for the robots as you're exiting the train. New York City Mayor Eric Adams doubled down on his pledge to bring more technology to the nation’s…

Biden's Border Policies Have Made Every U.S. City a 'Border Town'

newsweek.com "We are about to experience a financial tsunami that I don't think the city has ever experienced," warned New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a recent meeting about the city's…

Why Eric Adams is pushing thousands of migrants out of New York shelters

politico.com NEW YORK — The migrant crisis is getting so hard for New York City to handle that Mayor Eric Adams sees a policy that could send thousands of people into the streets, many…

Victor Davis Hanson: Our Self-Induced Catastrophe At The Border

zerohedge.com Victor Davis Hanson: Our Self-Induced Catastrophe At The Border Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, Since early 2021 we have witnessed somewhere between…