Amtrak postpones East River Tunnel repairs by two weeks after MTA issues, coinciding with Adams’ appeal to the federal government to pause.
It’s hit a snag. Amtrak has decided to delay the start of the East River Tunnel closure by two weeks, a decision that comes after concerns from Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and others about the impact on commuting for millions. The rehabilitation project for the East River Tunnel is now slated to start […]
Accountant in New Jersey allegedly submitted 177 fake tax returns for clients, according to federal authorities.
A woman from Bergen County has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to repay over $1 million after she confessed to submitting 177 fraudulent tax returns for a client, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josh Lynley, 49, from Elmwood Park, had earlier pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false […]
Bill Ackman states Harvard does not have a right to federal funding
On Tuesday, billionaire investor Bill Ackman expressed concerns about Harvard University, labeling the nation’s oldest and wealthiest institution as unworthy of taxpayer support due to what he described as “administrative bloat.” Ackman, a Harvard alumnus who graduated over three decades ago, made these remarks shortly after the Trump administration announced that future grants to Harvard […]
Mayor Eric Adams urges federal officials to halt Amtrak’s planned closure of the East River Tunnel.
Mayor Pushes Back Against Amtrak’s Tunnel Closure Plan Things are heating up regarding the planned Amtrak shutdown! Mayor Eric Adams has stepped into the fray, urging the federal government to intervene before commuters face major issues. In a pointed letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday, Adams expressed strong opposition to Amtrak’s proposal […]
Trump Reveals Initial Candidates for Federal Court Nominations
President Donald Trump took the first steps toward nominating judges on Tuesday, putting forward five names as part of his 46 judicial appointments. For weeks, the Senate has been anticipating Trump’s long-awaited judicial nominees. White House representative Karoline Leavitt mentioned in March that they would share a list of names with the media, though there’s […]
Investigation initiated into Saratoga Springs school for not complying with federal order against transgender athletes in girls’ sports
The Trump administration is stepping in to investigate the Saratoga Springs school district in upstate New York. This follows the district’s decision to disregard a federal directive that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that they would be looking into the allegations that the district is […]
Columbia University eliminates approximately 180 positions after losing federal funding.
Columbia University announced on Tuesday that it would lay off around 180 staff members. This decision came after the Trump administration revealed in March that it had canceled $400 million in federal grants, citing the university’s failure to adequately protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment. The university’s leadership indicated they faced tough decisions regarding their […]
Columbia University will eliminate 180 positions because of the loss of federal grants.
Columbia University in New York is set to lay off 180 staff members due to the withdrawal of federal grants by the Trump administration, according to the university president, Claire Shipman. She shared this update in an announcement on Tuesday. Shipman stated, “It was a tough decision, but unfortunately, nearly 180 of our colleagues working […]
Enforce federal law, dismiss liberal government’s sanctuary policy, blue state representative informs sheriffs
Exclusive – Representative Mary Miller from Illinois is calling on local sheriffs to defy Governor JB Pritzker’s Democratic administration and the state’s sanctuary laws by supporting federal immigration policies. She argues that these sanctuary laws have turned Lincoln’s area into a haven for crime and drug-related issues. Miller is pushing for sheriffs to take immediate […]
Trump Directs Halt to Federal Support for ‘Risky’ Gain-of-Function Biological Research
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday has banned all U.S. funding for biological research in countries deemed risky, such as China and Iran. This decision is part of Trump’s broader initiative to enhance safety and security concerning biological studies, both domestically and internationally. The president has consistently supported the view that […]