A group of House Democrats on Friday requested an additional $50 million for FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) as Washington, New York City, and Chicago to cope with an influx of illegal immigrants. In a letter signed by 23 House Democrats, Reps. Jesús García (Ill.), Adriano Espaillat (N.Y.), and D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton said that…
Democrats Request $50 Million to Cope With Illegal Immigrants Bused From Texas, Arizona
EXCLUSIVE: ‘They’re Trying to Take Me out of This Election’: Bannon Responds to New Indictment
Former Trump administration strategist Steve Bannon said fresh New York state charges against him over a scheme to raise money to build border barriers on private land are an attempt to silence him ahead of the November midterms. “They’ve got a populist revolt that’s out of control, and they’re trying to take me out of…
Ipanema, a Beloved Brazilian Gem in New York, Makes a Glamorous Return to the City
Carlos and Victor Pedro grew up in Ipanema—not the famed Rio de Janeiro beach, but their father’s Brazilian-Portuguese restaurant, named after those sun-drenched shores, in the heart of New York’s Little Brazil. The lively spot had been a neighborhood staple since 1979, when Alfredo Pedro, who immigrated from Portugal when he was 13, quit his…
Child Tax Credit Checks to Hit New York Mailboxes
Millions of dollars in child tax relief checks will soon be distributed across New York state in the coming weeks, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced. Her office said the checks will arrive by the end of October, coming just days before the midterm elections. The Democrat governor is up for reelection against GOP challenger Rep….
Capitol Report (Sept. 8): DC Mayor Declares State of Emergency; Washington Mourns Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, sending shock waves through the UK and the world. Her oldest son has taken the throne. The House GOP is vowing to change Washington’s approach to China. What do Republicans say about taking back the majority and countering the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? To assess how a Republican-led Congress would…
New York Lifts Mask Mandate in Most Places, Including Public Transit
Masks are not required in most places starting Wednesday, including the public transit, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced. “Department of Health will be issuing new guidance regarding masks based on the CDC guidance and starting today, masks will be optional,” she said during a press conference on Wednesday. Masks are optional on public transportation, in for-hire…
Steve Bannon Pleads Not Guilty to NY Charges, Released on Bail
Former Trump administration strategist Steven Bannon pleaded not guilty to New York state charges of money laundering, fraud, and conspiracy relating to the We Build the Wall effort. “This is what happens in the last days of a dying regime. They will never shut me up; they’ll have to kill me first. I have not…
Family Longs for Return of Missing Port Jervis Woman
Melissa Hadden used to chase her high-on-drugs daughter out of the house and away from the kids, but now all she wants is for her to come home alive. “I just hope that nothing bad happens to her. I just want my daughter home. The kids want her home,” Hadden told The Epoch Times on…
Steve Bannon Surrenders to Court in New York Over Fresh Charges
Steve Bannon on Sept. 8 surrendered to authorities in New York over fresh charges reportedly related to his involvement with a scheme to build border barriers on private land. Bannon, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump, entered the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg around 9:30 a.m. The charges have not been announced…
Steve Bannon Surrenders to Authorities in New York Over Fresh Charges
Steve Bannon on Sept. 8 surrendered to authorities in New York over fresh charges related to his involvement with a scheme to build border barriers on private land. Bannon, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump, entered the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg around 9:30 a.m. An indictment filed in New York Supreme…
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