Migrants as young as 11 behind spike in Central Park robberies, police forced to deploy drones, beef up patrols: NYPD
A spate of robberies at the southern end of New York City’s Central Park have been blamed on immigrants as young as 11 living in a city-run shelter, forcing the NYPD to step up patrols in the popular park. About 10 robberies in the park or along its southern edge were believed to have been […]
Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License – PYMNTS.com
The Russian Central Bank has reportedly revoked the banking license of its subsidiary in Russia. American Express. According to Reuters Reported The central bank did so on Tuesday (August 13) at the company’s request. According to the report, which cited Russia’s business registration agency SPARK, American Express had voluntarily applied to liquidate its Russian operations […]
Central California farmer shows support for former president, creates large ‘TRUMP’ sign in field
A California farmer has planted a mile-long “TRUMP” tree in a Central Valley field in support of former President Donald Trump. Located just south of Corcoran in Kings County, the farmland began attracting attention after aerial footage of a giant “TRUMP” sign went viral on social media. The land is owned by Gilkey Farms. Third-generation […]
Robberies up 222 Percent, Felony Assaults Jump 100 Percent in New York City’s Central Park
A reported increase in robberies and assaults in New York City’s famed Central Park has spread fear among residents and tourists. of New York Post Saturday Citation Violent teenagers, homeless people, and immigrants frequent the park. “Robberies in 2024 are up 222% compared to the same period in 2023,” the NYPD said. [New York City […]
Robberies, assaults surge in Central Park, leaving New Yorkers and NYC tourists terrified
Central Park has seen a spike in robberies and assaults, making tourists and native New Yorkers nervous about the troubling mix of violent teenagers, mentally ill vagrants and illegal immigrants roaming the troubled green space. Robberies are up 222% so far in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the […]
I was robbed at knifepoint in Central Park by a gang of kids — it felt dystopian
Julien de Flandres, a 37-year-old software developer from the Upper West Side, was chatting with a friend on a bench near Wollman Rink in Central Park around 10:30 pm on August 1 when he was robbed at knifepoint by a mob of as many as 20 young people, including children as young as eight.. Here […]
Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests, officials say By Reuters – Investing.com
By Maqsud-un-Nabi DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s chief justice and central bank governor have resigned, officials said on Saturday, as student protests that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country widened to target other officials appointed during her tenure. Supreme Court Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned, Law Ministry adviser Asif Nazrul said in a video […]
Hateful cyclist punches man in Central Park, snarls ‘F—ing Jew!” as antisemitic crimes rise in NYC: cops
A hate-spewing bicyclist punched an elderly man in Central Park and yelled “fuck you Jew” as New York continues to see a rise in bias crimes against Jewish victims, according to authorities. Police said late Thursday that the suspect approached the 70-year-old victim from behind along West Drive near the 97th Street Transverse on the […]
World Central Kitchen says Palestinian team member was killed in Gaza
World Central Kitchen announced on Wednesday that one of its Palestinian team members was killed in Gaza, nearly four months after an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its employees. The nonprofit group, founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said Nadi Salout was killed on Wednesday in the Gaza Strip’s Deir al-Balah neighborhood. It described Salout […]
Two Central Americans charged in California armed robbery spree
The two suspects, one of whom is an illegal immigrant who had previously been deported, are accused by federal prosecutors of a string of armed robberies in Southern California. According to a federal complaint, Jesus Soto Parada, 26, and Daniel Pabon, 20, were arrested on June 13 while fleeing the scene of a robbery at […]