Live News of New York January 17, 2025
NY Gov. Hochul Unveils $77M Plan To Combat Subway Crime
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive $77 million initiative aimed at curbing subway crime in the city. As part of this plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has initiated the installa Read More
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Thieves Targeting NYC Businesses In ATM Heists
A recent crime spree in New York City has left at least 49 businesses robbed by a group of thieves targeting small business owners. The United Bodegas of America (UBA) trade group has reported that the...Read More
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Man With Stick Kills Two In Miami Homeless Attack
Law enforcement officials in Miami reported a disturbing incident where a man wielding a stick carried out a violent attack on four homeless individuals, resulting in the deaths of two victims. The suspect, described as aRead More
New York Mayor Eric Adams To Meet With President-Elect Trump
New York Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, as confirmed by a statement from the city. This meeting comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings involving Adams, who is facing charRead More
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Rudy Giuliani Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani has reached a settlement with two Georgia election workers after defaming them in their pursuit to collect on a $150 million debt, as per a court filing on Thursday. Giuliani was facing a trial...Read More
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Unitedhealth Group Reports Weaker Fourth-Quarter Revenue
UnitedHealth Group recently released its first financial results following the tragic murder of its insurance unit CEO in New York City. The company reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, causing a decline iRead More

Former NY Congressman Grilled On Climate Change Views During EPA Hearing
During his confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin faced questioning from Democrats regarding his views on climate change. Senate Environment and Public WorkRead More
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Texas Reduces Illegal Crossings By 87% Through Operation Lonestar
According to Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and Tren de Aragua (TdA) migrant gang activity have yielded positive results. Governor Abbott stated that the state'sRead More
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Lee Zeldin Acknowledges Climate Change Urgency
Lee Zeldin, the nominee chosen by Donald Trump to head the Environmental Protection Agency, recently expressed his belief in the reality of climate change during a Senate hearing. When questioned by Senator Bernie Sanders,Read More
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Senate Confirmation Hearing For EPA Nominee Lee Zeldin Begins
Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, is set to undergo his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday. Lawmakers are expected to scrutinize his environmental record, particularly his stanceRead More
Tiktok CEO To Attend Trump's Inauguration
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and will be seated on the platform alongside other distinguished guests, as per sources familiar with the plans. Trump has expressed hisRead More
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Ken Martin Emerges As Frontrunner For DNC Chair
The competition for the next Democratic National Committee chair has seen a recent development as a long-shot candidate has withdrawn from the race and thrown their support behind Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota DemRead More
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Rudy Giuliani Faces Trial Over Valuable Assets
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is set to be the first witness at a trial to determine whether he can keep his Florida condominium and three World Series rings or must turn them over to...Read More


Chinese Nationals On Trial For Fentanyl Trafficking In New York
Two Chinese citizens, Wang Qingzhou and Chen Yiyi, are currently on trial in New York for their involvement in the illicit fentanyl trade, marking a significant case in the efforts to combat the movement of this...Read More
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Luxury Real Estate Brokers Accused Of Decades-Long Sexual Assault
A federal judge in New York City has ruled that three luxury real estate brokers accused of raping dozens of women over more than a decade will remain in jail to await their trial on sex...Read More

Justin Baldoni Requests Evidence Preservation In Lawsuit Against Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni is taking legal action against his former co-star, Blake Lively, following allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Lively had previously sued Baldoni for sexual harassment after their collaborRead More
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Drake Sues UMG Over Defamation In Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
A legal battle has erupted in the hip-hop world as Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation. The lawsuit, lodged in federal court in New York City, accuses UMG of promoting...Read More


Justice Thomas Questions Applying 1968 Pornography Case To Internet
During a recent Supreme Court session, Justice Clarence Thomas raised concerns about applying a 1968 Supreme Court decision to modern internet-related cases. The case in question, Ginsberg v. New York, dealt with the saleRead More
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Texas Challenges Age-Verification Law For Pornographic Websites
Recently, the adult film industry and the state of Texas have been embroiled in a legal dispute over Texas' age-verification law for pornographic websites. This challenge hinges on two key Supreme Court precedents that havRead More
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Homeless Man Not Charged After Fatal Subway Robbery Brawl
A 69-year-old homeless man in New York City who was targeted in a robbery attempt on a subway train has been cleared of charges after fatally stabbing one of the suspects in a violent altercation caught...Read More
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Gaza Truce Closer As Trump Inauguration Nears
US President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is a significant factor in the potential signing of a Gaza truce, as stated by a former Israeli diplomat. After over 15 months of conflict, there is growing optimismRead More
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