Law Enforcement
NYPD cracks down on protests: Dozen arrested over Columbia graduate’s detainment
New York police also clashed with protesters outside of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' mansion, but it is not clear if any of them were arrested.
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Human Rights
NYC public defender who tore down Israeli hostage posters resigns
The embattled assistant public defender sent an email to her colleagues at the NYCDS apologizing for her actions, and the agency on Monday the agency said publicly, “we accept the apology,” prompting inaccurate reports that she would face no internal reprimand
Human Rights
Source: NYCDS still investigating public defender who tore down Israeli hostage posters
The revelation adds a new twist to Oct. 6 reports that suggested the New York County Defender Service already made a final determination to retain Ruiz. The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the matter remains under review.
Politics
Adams' top fundraiser raided by FBI over alleged Turkish government kickback scheme
Federal agents searched the Brooklyn residence of Brianna Suggs, a consultant whose firm has was paid more than $150,000 from Adams’ campaign since 2021
Crime
FBI raids Brooklyn home of NYC mayor's top fundraiser
Federal agents searched the Brooklyn residence of Brianna Suggs, a consultant whose firm has was paid more than $150,000 from Adams’ campaign since 2021
Entertainment
Anne Hathaway stands with Iran women's movement, sports Mahsa Amini tee on ABC's "The View"
All three actresses have taken acts to show solidarity with Iranian females
Politics
Biden frustrates Brazil's Lula da Silva at U.N. after on stage snub
President Biden looked dazed and confused on Wednesday when he walked right into a flag on stage at the United Nations, and almost set off a minor international incident by snubbing Brazilian President Inácio Lula da Silva
Culture
Italian PM, actors fight to preserve New York City Christopher Columbus statue
The famous statue of the explorer standing proudly in Columbus Circle by Central Park West is only one of many statues of historical figures the city is considering removing, including those of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Immigration
Demonstrators protest Democrats as NYC migrant crisis heats up
Groups of demonstrators showed up expressing frustration about the massive flow of migrants coming in from the southwest border NYC’s mandate to offer them food and housing
Business
New York, New Jersey lawmakers ask SEC to drop proposed rules
Lawmakers who signed the letter included Reps. Mike Lawler, R-NY, Andrew Garbarino, R-NY, Claudia Tenney, R-NY, Gregory Meeks, D-NY, Joseph Morelle, D-NY, and Democratic New Jersey Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Rob Menendez
Crime
MS-13 member pleads guilty to Long Island murders, faces life in prison
Portillo, 26 years old and known as "Oso" and "Turkey," pleaded guilty in a federal court on Long Island, New York
