Stop letting chaos-enabling Columbia and NYU off the hook for property taxes
Questions arise as police in riot gear clash with anti-Israel student demonstrators who are causing mayhem and destroying property on campuses across the city. Do Columbia University and New York University deserve a property tax exemption? Thanks to a centuries-old law that exempts universities and other nonprofit organizations from paying property taxes, the universities collectively […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill letting inmates speak at parole hearings
A legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow state inmates to speak at parole hearings by phone or video conference for the first time. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill with amendments that would give victims and law enforcement officials the option to participate electronically instead of driving to Montgomery for parole […]
Dave & Buster’s is letting customers bet on arcade games
Dave & Buster’s, a restaurant and arcade chain, will soon allow customers to bet on popular games. Patrons will soon be able to place $5 wagers on the chain’s arcade games, including Hot Shots and Skee-Ball, through the Dave & Buster’s mobile app. The betting feature is expected to launch in the coming months on […]
Biden team concerned about ‘risk’ of letting him debate Trump, Politico columnist argues
President Biden’s team fears a debate with former President Trump “risks exposing” the president’s policies. National broadcastJonathan Martin, political director of Politico, spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. In an interview with Howard Stern on Friday, Biden said he would be “happy to discuss” Trump. The former president responded to the challenge and […]
Rangers not letting noise ‘creep in’ with chance to sweep Capitals
WASHINGTON — Standing at a podium with the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo in the background, Jacob Trouba painted a picture of his Rangers team. It’s a real-life look at how the Blueshirts have operated under the bright spotlight throughout the season, from losing in the first round of last year’s playoffs to winning the Presidents […]
‘Not A Fair Process’: Andy McCarthy Rips Judge For Letting Trump Prosecutors Hide Who They Will Call As Witnesses
Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy said on Friday that New York state judge Juan Marchan will allow prosecutors to not reveal who they will call next as a witness, saying former President Donald Trump had no right to call a “fair” witness. He accused the government of depriving the government of “procedures.” Former National Enquirer […]
Columbia ‘Lost Control’ and Is Letting a Second Charlottesville ‘Ride’
On Monday’s “CNN NewsNight,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said Columbia University had “completely lost control of the situation” and was “just letting it go.” When the Jewish families heard, they said, “If this were a minority, a protected minority, but the Jews are not, they don’t think this was past lunchtime on the first day.” […]
Change the approach from just helping Ukraine fight to letting them win the war
One of the most difficult things in war is accepting and realizing that things will never be the same again. And it’s not a question of loss. It’s about the fact that even after the war, when air raid sirens sound and people no longer have to flee to evacuation centers or stock up on […]
Jewish students slam elite colleges for letting antisemitism run rampant: ‘Moral corruption’
Anti-hate watchdogs recently gave failing grades to some of America’s most prestigious universities for their handling of anti-Semitism on campus, but students at those same elite universities say the results are surprising. They are saying that this is not the case. “The moral corruption surrounding our nation’s elite academic institutions is alarming and not just […]
‘I Want That Monstrosity Moved Off My Land’: Developers Build House On Wrong Plot, Sue Owner For Not Letting It Be
House developers accidentally built a three-bedroom house on a plot of land in Hawaii without the consent of the landowner, Island News reported. The developers are now suing Annaleine Reynolds, the woman whose land they accidentally built on, who they maintain has shot down their efforts to arrive at a fair settlement, the outlet noted. […]