Two Adams allies being eyed by feds for potentially influencing city contracts, taking kickbacks
The federal government is monitoring two top aides to Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly influencing city contracts and accepting bribes, according to information obtained by The Washington Post, a damning new lead in a wide-ranging investigation into corruption and patronage, law enforcement sources said. Federal authorities are investigating whether Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil […]
Migrant controversy hits heartland as Alabama council meeting boils over, state officials slam feds’ ‘mess’
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Feds proposing redesign of trucks, SUVs to reduce pedestrian deaths
The U.S. government's National Highway Safety Administration is calling on the auto industry to design new vehicles that: Larger SUVs and pickup trucks It can reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it is proposing new rules that would set testing and performance requirements. Minimize the risk of pedestrian […]
Fed-up New Yorkers blast massive migrant shelter as lease with feds nears an end: ‘It’s affecting everyone’
Dozens of fed-up New Yorkers rallied outside a massive Brooklyn migrant shelter on Sunday, demanding that City Hall hesitate to renew the controversial lease for the troubled 2,000-bed facility on Federal Park Grounds. Led by a caravan of more than 30 vehicles, the crowd rallied outside Floyd Bennett Airfield in Marine Park, the latest in […]
Green Day literally runs offstage after drone spotted inside stadium; drone operator caught; feds on the case
Cell Phone Video Showed Pop-punk band Green Day literally ran off the stage on Wednesday after a drone was spotted inside Detroit's Comerica Park. “Green Day was removed from the stage due to an individual flying a drone into Comerica Park,” Detroit Police Sergeant Dan Donakowski said. Detroit News“Shortly afterwards, they returned to the stage […]
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother is ex-cop with checkered past that’s being eyed by feds as alleged ‘fixer’ for NYC hotspots: sources
Police Commissioner Edward Cavan's twin brother, a former cop with a troubled past, is under federal surveillance for allegedly working as a “fixer” for upscale Manhattan restaurants and nightclubs, sources said Friday. Police sources said investigators were looking into various “consulting” jobs that James Cavan, 56, may have held in upscale New York neighborhoods and […]
Mayor Adams stands by NYPD commissioner caban after feds raid home
Mayor Eric Adams on Friday made his support clear to the public as he supports Edward Cavan, whose office has been sacked by local politicians since federal agents searched his home earlier this week. In his first interview since the attack, Hizzoner told PIX11 he still has faith and confidence in Cabans' ability to lead […]
Ex-Hochul aide, husband arrested in corruption probe after feds raided her LI home
A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hockal was arrested Tuesday morning along with her husband after federal agents searched their Long Island home earlier this year, the FBI announced. Linda Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested in Long Island, the FBI confirmed to The Washington Post. The charges remain undisclosed. Sun and Hu […]
Feds slammed over ‘listeria factory’ linked to deadly Boar’s Head outbreak
Food safety experts have criticized government health inspectors for allowing a “Listeria factory” to operate despite dozens of disturbing violations before a deadly outbreak was linked to tainted Boar's Head deli meat products. The company's factory in Jarratt, Virginia, was found to have suffered from insect infestations, blood stains on the floors and mold over […]
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in July as likely interest cut looms
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation rose slightly last month and consumer spending also grew robustly, suggesting the economy remains strong and providing a case for the central bank to oppose a half-percentage-point interest rate cut next month. The Commerce Department said on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.2% […]