There’s another migrant surge at the U.S. southern border. Thousands of migrants, mostly from Venezuela, crossed the Rio Grande during the week of Sept. 17, trekking into Eagle Pass, Texas. Border officials report at least two people drowned in the river including a 3-year-old child. Earlier this week, during an interview with CNN, Eagle Pass’…

Shortly before Labor Day weekend, the New York Police Department announced its intention to deploy drones for monitoring potential disruptions at parties and similar large gatherings. Some privacy advocates have expressed concerns that this practice could potentially breach local surveillance laws. Straight Arrow News contributor Adrienne Lawrence goes on to argue that the NYPD’s recent…

New York City council members are raising concerns about the migrant crisis in the city, calling it “completely out of control” and “unsustainable.” Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino cautioned that the surge in illegal immigration is negatively affecting the quality of life for New Yorkers. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city has reached…

More than 95,000 immigrants have arrived in New York City since last spring. Now, the city is so overwhelmed that the mayor’s office is considering housing them in Central Park and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.  The city is required by law to provide shelter to anyone who asks, but Mayor Eric Adams said it has run…

It’s well known that the president makes $400,000 a year and members of Congress make $174,000. But there are some state and city officials in the U.S. who make so much money that they’re in the top 10%, and even the top 5%, of earners in this country. Here are just a few: University sports…

In an effort to tackle the increasing number of migrants arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that his administration is taking new measures directly to the U.S.-Mexico border, some 2,000 miles away. The plan involves distributing posters near the border, telling migrants to “consider another city.” The flyers also contain…

Six people were charged Friday in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public money to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) faced criticism and demands for answers regarding the city’s housing crisis during a community conversation held earlier this week. Residents raised concerns about rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments. The frustration peaked when one housing activist accused Adams of being controlled by the real estate industry, citing two years…

The field of GOP candidates for the 2024 presidential election continues to expand, as former Vice President Mike Pence has officially announced his bid for the White House. And pharmaceutical giant Merck has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the Biden administration’s drug pricing plan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for…

New York City continues to struggle with an influx of migrants, and with a shortage in shelter and hotel space. The city is now considering calling on residents if they have an extra room to house an asylum-seeker. It’s one of many ideas Mayor Eric Adams is considering in order to keep the overflow of…