Some Bronxites Could Get $1,400 Stimulus Checks This Weekend
The checks are part of the $1.9 billion trillion COVID stimulus bill President Joe Biden signed into law Thursday.
Politics
Families Separated at Border Under Trump May be Allowed to Stay in U.S.
The Trump administration’s family separation policy led to roughly 2,800 families being separated at the southern border, fueling criticism from human rights groups across the globe.
Biden Administration Places New Limits on ICE Deportations
Officials said there will be more oversight of ICE officers, and a more rigorous approval process for officers seeking to deport.
Chad Wolf’s DACA Suspension Unlawful, Says Federal Judge
A federal judge Saturday ruled that Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf ascended to his position unlawfully, thus invalidating his suspension of DACA — the Obama-era program that protected thousands of Bronx residents from deportation.
Torres Heading to Congress to Represent South Bronx
The crusading Bronx Councilman, who grew up in NYCHA public housing, defeated Republican Patrick Delices on Tuesday to become the first gay Black-Latino ever to reach Congress.
Andy King Expelled From City Council After Latest Ethics Complaint
Immediately following the 48-2 vote, King filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court alleging unlawful treatment by the city, including racial discrimination.
Bronx Deemed Part of “Anarchist Jurisdiction” by DOJ
The Department of Justice on Monday placed New York City on a list of municipalities it considers “anarchist jurisdictions,” a designation aimed at stripping the five boroughs of badly needed federal funds.
Group Representing Cops of Color Slams PBA’s Endorsement of Trump
The PBA’s endorsement comes amid widespread uprisings against police violence, including shootings that routinely kill Black and brown Americans.
Opinion: Dismantle the Bronx Political Machine
There’s been lots of talk lately of dismantling corrupt systems, mostly in relation to police brutality. But there’s another system that needs tearing down down if New Yorkers are to achieve true justice.
Stringer: Slash NYPD Funding and Responsibilities
The Comptroller and mayoral contender called Thursday for the city to slash $1.1 billion in NYPD funding over the next four years, shifting responsibilities away from the police— and boosting investments in communities impacted by police violence and racism.