Archiv: New York (state / city)


25.04.2026 - 18:13 [ Jacobin ]

The Rich Promised to Flee Mamdani’s New York. They Haven’t.

One of the strongest indicators of whether people or businesses are actually fleeing from a city is the housing and real estate market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many residents really did leave New York for the surrounding suburbs and other states, the city’s vacancy rates soared and rents dropped with demand, leading to “COVID discounts” at the height of the pandemic. This trend was even more extreme for the city’s commercial real estate, where vacancy rates doubled as more companies adopted remote work and shed office space.

Today nearly every indicator points to the opposite problem: demand is running hot and supply is lagging badly, especially when it comes to housing.

14.04.2026 - 18:45 [ Democracy Now ]

Scores Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Demanding New York Senators Vote Against Arms to Israel

Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders said Monday he will force a vote this week on legislation to block the sale of nearly half a billion dollars’ worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli military. Meanwhile, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will compel a vote on an Iran war powers resolution, now that the House is back in session.

14.04.2026 - 18:41 [ silive.com ]

Jewish Voice for Peace leads NYC sit-in against US arms sales

Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration Monday, Sept. 13, calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of U.S. bombs to Israel.

Led by the antiwar group Jewish Voice for Peace, the crowd of hundreds initially attempted to stage a sit-in inside the Manhattan offices of the two Democratic lawmakers they accused of abetting Israel’s intensifying attacks in Lebanon and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

10.03.2026 - 07:16 [ AMNY.com ]

Alexander brothers’ judge orders US to withhold Epstein-linked material during sex trafficking trial

(February 3, 2026)

“[T]he United States must not release any document or material from the purported ‘Epstein Files’ that mentions or references any of the above-listed Defendants [Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander], explicitly or implicitly, before a jury verdict has been rendered in this case,” Caproni’s order says.

Caproni ordered U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to sign off on having notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about her order, as well as the U.S. deputy attorney general and U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

10.03.2026 - 07:15 [ New York Times ]

Alexander Brothers Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial

Three brothers, including two who were among the country’s most prominent real estate brokers, were convicted in Manhattan on Monday of engaging in a yearslong conspiracy to traffic women and girls for sex.

The brothers — Tal and Oren Alexander, who regularly closed multimillion-dollar real estate deals in New York and elsewhere, and Alon Alexander, a security executive — were found guilty on every count they each faced, and all could now receive up to life in prison when the judge, Valerie E. Caproni, sentences them on Aug. 6.

10.03.2026 - 07:09 [ Wall Street Journal ]

Alexander Brothers, Once Real-Estate Stars, Convicted of Sex Trafficking

Two former luxury real-estate brokers and their brother were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a criminal trial in which 11 women testified that they had been lured to exclusive parties and trips, then drugged and assaulted.

27.02.2026 - 14:57 [ New York Times ]

Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting

It was the clearest sign yet that Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has vocally opposed Mr. Trump on immigration enforcement matters, holds enough sway with the president to bend a highly charged situation through personal relationship and persuasion.

27.02.2026 - 14:41 [ Colombia Spectator ]

Elmina Aghayeva, GS ’26, released from ICE custody, after Mamdani, Trump talks

Aghayeva’s release comes after Mamdani shared his concerns about her arrest with Trump, after which the president informed him “that she will be released imminently,” Mamdani wrote in a Thursday afternoon X post. Mamdani’s advocacy came during an unannounced meeting about housing with Trump at the White House.

Columbia celebrated the news in a Thursday X post, writing that it was “thrilled” about Aghayeva’s release. The University added that it would have “additional details” to share Thursday evening.

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A DHS official wrote in a Thursday statement to Spectator that the DHS terminated Aghayeva’s student visa in 2016 during the administration of President Barack Obama, CC ’83, for “failing to attend classes.”

27.02.2026 - 14:32 [ Colombia Spectator ]

ICE arrests Columbia student, Shipman says agents lied to enter University-owned residence

(February 26, 2026)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, GS ’26, in a Columbia Residential building Thursday morning, after acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, announced that agents had lied in order to enter a residential building and detain an affiliate.

A person with knowledge of the situation told Spectator that ICE agents impersonated New York Police Department officers in order to enter Aghayeva’s dorm.

Aghayeva’s arrest marks the fourth of a Columbia affiliate amid the federal government’s immigration crackdown, which has continued to target international students at the University.

24.02.2026 - 08:42 [ CBS News ]

Newly unearthed DEA document from Epstein files raises question: Did Epstein facilitate drug trafficking?

The document includes a DEA case number and lists the case‘s opening date as Dec. 17, 2010 in New York. It notes that the matter is „judicial pending,“ indicating that the investigation remained active at the time the memo was drafted 5 years later. One law enforcement source told CBS News that this designation suggests investigators may have been awaiting court approval for search warrants or other legal action.

Another law enforcement source said it likely meant an arrest of someone associated with the case had been made. CBS News could not confirm that because the names of other targets were redacted from the document.

22.02.2026 - 14:06 [ U,S. Department of Justice ]

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20.02.2026 - 23:01 [ Drop Site News ]

The Israeli Government Installed and Maintained Security System at Epstein Apartment

(February 18, 2026)

The Israeli government installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment building managed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a set of emails recently released by the Department of Justice. The equipment was installed starting in early 2016 at 301 E. 66th Street—the residence where former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak frequently stayed for stretches at a time.

The security operation at “Ehud’s apartment” was in place for at least two years, emails from the DOJ disclosure show, with officials from the Israeli permanent mission to the United Nations corresponding regularly with Epstein’s staff regarding security. The apartment was technically owned by a company connected to Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, but was effectively controlled by Jeffrey Epstein. Units in the building were frequently loaned out to Epstein’s contacts and used to house underage models.

20.02.2026 - 22:51 [ The Young Turks / Youtube ]

Les Wexner CAUGHT Lying In Epstein Testimony

Feb 20, 2026 The Young Turks
Billionaire Les Wexner didn‘t seem to remember much about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein during a hearing. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.

11.02.2026 - 21:35 [ Vanity Fair ]

The Mogul and the Monster: Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Decades-Long Relationship With His Biggest Client

(June 8, 2021)

During the 1990s, both Epstein’s and Wexner’s profiles grew on the world stage. In 1991, Wexner cofounded a philanthropic organization of Jewish billionaires known as the Mega Group, which uses some of its vast resources to shape Middle East policy. In 2003, Wexner’s foundation commissioned GOP messaging guru Frank Luntz to advise American Jewish leaders on how to rally support for Israel. “For a year—a SOLID YEAR—you should be invoking the name of Saddam Hussein and how Israel was always behind American efforts to rid the world of this ruthless dictator and liberate their people,” Luntz’s recommendation stated.

Epstein kept close in that circle of influence.

01.02.2026 - 19:07 [ The People's Forum / X ]

BREAKING: 25k New Yorkers are in the streets, joining the whole country in massive walkouts and marches for today’s national shutdown. Minnesota showed us the way and now every city rises up! ICE OUT NOW!

(January 30, 2026)

05.01.2026 - 19:38 [ ABC7 New York ]

Nicolás Maduro declares ‚I am innocent‘ and ‚still president‘ in Manhattan court appearance

„I am Cilia Flores,“ she said. „I am first lady of the Republic of Venezuela.“

Hellerstein interjected, saying, „The purpose today is just to ask you who you are.“ The judge then explained her rights to remain silent and to be represented by an attorney.

„Yes I understand and I‘ve heard it,“ Flores said.

Asked how she pleaded to the three counts of the indictment she faces. Flores responded, „Not guilty — completely innocent.“

Maduro and Flores are among six defendants named in a four-count superseding indictment that accused them of conspiring with violent, dangerous drug traffickers for the last 25 years. Maduro has long denied all the allegations.

05.01.2026 - 19:33 [ The Indian Express ]

Nicolás Maduro Arrives in Manhattan to Face U.S. Federal Drug Charges

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived in Manhattan Monday via helicopter ahead of a federal court appearance on drug-related charges.

03.01.2026 - 17:58 [ CBS News ]

U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation, Maduro arrest

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Saturday morning that Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York on narco-terrorism charges.

It was not immediately clear whether the nation‘s top lawyer was referring only to charges contained in an indictment filed against the Venezuelan leader in 2020, or if there would be new or different charges filed in an indictment Saturday.

03.01.2026 - 17:36 [ ABC7 New York ]

Protests and lawmaker comments: Local reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, Maduro capture

Sources familiar with the matter told ABC News Maduro was being flown to New York.

The ANSWER Coalition, an antiwar group, is planning a protest of the Trump administration‘s actions against Venezuela in Times Square at 2 p.m. today.

02.01.2026 - 13:56 [ ABC7 New York ]

Mayor Mamdani announces housing-related executive orders

The LIFT (Land Inventory Fast Track) task force will identify city-owned properties suitable for housing development.

The SPEED (Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development) task force will identify and remove bureaucratic and permitting barriers that drive up costs and slow the construction of housing.

The task forces will be overseen by the deputy mayor for housing and planning.

02.01.2026 - 10:30 [ ABC7 New York ]

Watch Mamdani‘s full inauguration speech

The new mayor gave his speech just moments after his public swearing-in ceremony.

02.01.2026 - 10:24 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Amtsantritt von Mamdani: Eine neue Ära für New York?

„Wem gehört New York?“, fragt Zohran Mamdani in seiner Antrittsrede, in der der links-demokratische Politiker deutlich macht, dass er nicht vor hat, kleine Brötchen zu backen. Er wendet sich direkt an jene Kritiker, die ihm im Vorfeld zur Mäßigung rieten: „Beim Schreiben dieser Rede wurde mir gesagt, dies sei der Anlass, die Erwartungen herunterzuschrauben. Ich solle diese Gelegenheit nutzen, um die Menschen in New York dazu zu ermutigen, wenig zu verlangen und noch weniger zu erwarten. Das werde ich nicht tun. Die einzige Erwartung, die ich zurückschrauben möchte, ist die der geringen Erwartungen. Ab heute werden wir umfassend und kühn regieren.“

01.01.2026 - 13:54 [ ABC7 New York ]

Zohran Mamdani inauguration: The next mayor of NYC | Live updates

NEW YORK (WABC) — Zohran Mamdani officially became the next mayor of New York City after being sworn in during a private ceremony at midnight on New Year‘s Day.

Later on Thursday afternoon, his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony will take place on the steps of City Hall.

01.01.2026 - 13:49 [ CNN ]

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.

25.12.2025 - 07:36 [ CBS News ]

DOJ says „over a million more documents“ potentially related to Epstein case have been found

Washington — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was informed by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI that „they have uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.“

In a post on X, the Justice Department said it had received the documents for review, noting that the process of releasing the files may take „a few more weeks“ due to the volume of materials.

23.12.2025 - 10:39 [ CBS News ]

How did Jeffrey Epstein make all of his money?

(December 16, 2025)

In an emailed statement to CBS MoneyWatch in June of 2023, JPMorgan called Epstein‘s behavior „monstrous,“ and said it regretted any association with the disgraced financier.

Epstein also had financial dealings with Deutsche Bank, which in May 2023 agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the German bank „knowingly benefited“ from his sex trafficking and profited from doing business with him.

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In October, Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, pointed to $1.5 billion in suspicious financial transactions that had been flagged by the banks and were tied to Epstein‘s alleged sex trafficking crimes. The same month, Bank of America was sued by one of Epstein‘s victims, who alleged the bank facilitated and also benefited from his alleged crimes.

22.11.2025 - 05:35 [ PBS.org ]

WATCH: Trump says ‘people would be shocked’ but he and Mamdani want to see the ‘same thing’

“Ultimately, it’s for the good of New York,” Trump said, of the two men’s goals. “I don’t care about affiliations or parties or anything else. … If he could be a spectacular success, I’d be very happy.”

Trump said he and Mamdani discussed crime in New York City, without getting bogged down in their political differences over ICE.

“What we did is we discussed crime, more than ICE per se, we discussed crime. He doesn’t want to see crime and I don’t want to see crime,” Trump said. “And I have very little doubt that we’re not going to get along on that issue.”