Tag: new_york
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Newburgh Man Sentenced to Six Years for Child Pornography and Extortion
Carsen Mansfield of Newburgh, New York, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison. The charges include the receipt and distribution of child pornography, alongside extortionate interstate communications, according to the FBI.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Carsen MansfieldNewburghNew YorkFBIChild PornographyExtortionCrime
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Three Men Convicted in Operation Crystal Express Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
Three drug traffickers from California and New York have pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine from San Diego into the Capital Region. The convictions are the result of an FBI Albany Homeland Security Task Force investigation named Operation Crystal Express.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal CrimeDrug TraffickingFBIOperation Crystal ExpressMethamphetamineNew YorkCalifornia
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New York Social Security Offices Announce Operational Status Changes
The Social Security Administration has announced changes to the operational status of its local offices, card centers, and hearing offices in New York, encouraging residents to utilize its comprehensive online services for their administrative needs.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationNew YorkGovernment ServicesPersonal FinanceRetirement PlanningMedicareDisability Benefits
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New York Social Security Offices Announce Operational Status Changes
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its New York offices. Residents are encouraged to check facility availability online and utilize the agency's comprehensive digital services for benefits and account management.
Financial Services Social Security AdministrationNew YorkGovernmentRetirement PlanningMedicareOnline ServicesBenefit Applications
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Changes for New York Offices
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its New York offices. Residents are encouraged to check their local office's status and utilize the agency's comprehensive online services for benefit applications and account management.
Financial Services Social Security AdministrationNew YorkGovernment ServicesRetirement BenefitsMedicareOnline ServicesPersonal Finance
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Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host Major Exhibition on Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present 'Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous,' the first major New York exhibition for either artist in over two decades, exploring their parallel careers and intertwined lives.
Arts and EntertainmentCulture Lee KrasnerJackson PollockThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbstract ExpressionismModern ArtExhibitionNew YorkMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Election Races
The Washington Post is covering governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey, the New York mayoral contest, and Proposition 50 in California. Virginia is poised to elect its first female governor.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongress VirginiaNew JerseyNew YorkCaliforniaProposition 50governor's racesmayoral contestThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports on Tour Bus Crash, Missing Children Investigation, and Death of Ron Turcotte
CBC News reports on a fatal tour bus crash in New York, the investigation into missing Nova Scotia children, and the death of legendary jockey Ron Turcotte.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentSportLaw EnforcementMiddle EastCanadaAsiaFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues CBC NewsTour Bus CrashNew YorkMissing ChildrenNova ScotiaRon TurcotteSecretariatCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Romanian National Sentenced to 10 Years for EBT Skimming Scheme
Catalin-Marius Graur, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for skimming tens of thousands of EBT cards in California and New York, targeting low-income households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLawRomaniaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesBankingLaw Enforcement Catalin-Marius GraurEBT cardsskimmingCaliforniaNew Yorkfinancial fraudRomanian National PoliceFBI
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Media Monitor: CBC News Covers Missing Girl Found Dead, Canadian Premiers Summit, and More
CBC News reports on a missing Canadian girl found dead in New York, a premiers summit amid trade anxiety, and a deportation appeal for an alleged Mafia boss.
CanadaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementTradeFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal CBC NewsNew YorkVincenzo DeMariaToronto Blue JaysCanadian Union of Postal WorkersHoward LutnickCBC Morning Brief
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Media Monitor: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Found Guilty on Two Charges
The Guardian reports Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on two charges in New York. The outlet also notes concerns about Australian banks and a city's giant pear bid.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentWeatherAustraliaMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementTradeFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsState GovernmentsEuropeAsiaClimate ChangeLiberal Party Sean 'Diddy' CombsNew Yorkprostitutionsex traffickingbankingSheppartonGuardian Australia
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Democratic Divisions After NYC Primary
TIME reports on the Democratic Party's internal divisions following Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win, as Republicans use his victory to attack Democrats.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesNew YorkGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMedia Bias TIMEZohran MamdaniNew York City mayoral primaryDonald Trumppolitical campaignsTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports Polls Close in NYC Mayoral Primary
USA Today reports that polls have closed in the New York City Democratic primary, where Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani are the leading candidates.
Politics and GovernmentMediaNew YorkElectionsState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsDemocratic Party New York Citymayoral primaryAndrew CuomoZohran Mamdaniranked-choice votingmunicipal governmentUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on New York City Mayoral Primary
TIME Magazine reports that early voting is underway in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor. Voters will be able to rank multiple candidates after the city adopted ranked-choice voting in a 2019 referendum.
Politics and GovernmentNew YorkLawSocial IssuesMedia New York CityDemocratic primaryAndrew CuomoZohran MamdaniEric AdamsRanked-choice votingCurtis SliwaTIME magazine
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Brooklyn Bridge: Celebrating John A. Roebling's Engineering Marvel
Discover the story of John A. Roebling, the civil engineer behind the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Completed in 1883, it stands as a symbol of progress and ingenuity.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEngineeringNew York Brooklyn BridgeJohn A. RoeblingSuspension BridgeCivil EngineeringInfrastructureU.S. Library of Congress
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NJMT / NYMT Enforce Strict Idling, Queuing Rules
NJMT / NYMT announce strict rules on idling and queuing at port property, with fines exceeding $250 for violations and queuing prohibited until 15 minutes before opening.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLegal NJMTNYMTNew JerseyNew YorkMarine TerminalsPort AuthorityIdlingPort of New York City
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U.S. Cities and Towns Experience Population Growth Across All Regions
The U.S. Census Bureau reports population growth in cities and towns across all regions, with significant shifts and reversals in growth rates observed between 2023 and 2024.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyDemographic Census Bureaupopulation growthPrinceton, TexasNew YorkHoustonLos AngelesDemographicsU.S. Census Bureau
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May 15th: A Day in History
Lyman Frank Baum's birth, San Francisco's Committee of Vigilance, and Sholem Aleichem's death marked May 15th in history.
EntertainmentLaw EnforcementMediaSocial Issues Lyman Frank BaumSan FranciscoSholem AleichemBronxNew YorkYiddishAuthorsU.S. Library of Congress
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Chronicling America Adds Historic Newspaper Titles
Chronicling America updates its collection with newly digitized newspapers, including titles from New York that published the Federalist Papers, and the Atlanta Daily World.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHistorySocial IssuesEducationMilitaryEuropeAsia Chronicling AmericaNational Digital Newspaper ProgramFederalist PapersAtlanta Daily WorldKentucky GazetteNew YorkNewspapersU.S. Library of Congress