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  • NYC Extends DOC Emergency Order — But Starts Rolling Back Key Jail Exemptions

    NYC Extends DOC Emergency Order — But Starts Rolling Back Key Jail Exemptions

    New York City’s Emergency Executive Order No. 1.13 extends the long-running Department of Correction emergency for another five days, continuing a legal framework that has been in place since 2021 while officials work on a compliance plan. At the same time, the order begins scaling back some of the emergency suspensions by immediately restoring certain DOC staffing and residency-related legal requirements that had previously been waived. In effect, the city is keeping the correctional emergency in place for now, but signaling a gradual return to normal legal compliance instead of allowing all past exemptions to continue unchanged.

    Emergency Executive Order No. 1.13

    WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 241, dated September 15, 2021, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, compliance by the Department of Correction (DOC) with various laws and regulations has not been required; and

    WHEREAS, such orders issued prior to January 5, 2026 did not provide or require a plan for actions that would enable DOC to come into compliance with applicable laws and regulations for which compliance is not required as a result of such orders; and

    WHEREAS, the state of emergency first declared in 2021 continues for the present pending the expedited development and implementation of such plan;

    NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of New York, by the laws of the State of New York and the City of New York, including but not limited to the New York Executive Law, the New York City Charter and the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and the common law authority to protect the public in the event of an emergency, it is hereby ordered:

    Section 1. Section 1 of Emergency Executive Order No. 1.12, dated March 6, 2026, is hereby extended for five (5) days, except that:

    1. Subdivisions b and c of section 9-116 of the Administrative Code, first suspended in section 1 of Emergency Executive Order No. 304, dated November 29, 2021, are no longer suspended, effective immediately; and
    2. Section 2 of Emergency Executive Order No. 100, dated May 23, 2022, in relation to sections 12-120 and 12-121 of the Administrative Code, is not extended, effective immediately.

    § 2. DOC, in consultation with the Law Department, shall regularly update the Mayor regarding additional suspensions that can be lapsed to comply with the implementation action plan developed pursuant to Section 2 of Emergency Executive Order 1, dated January 5, 2026, and with applicable laws and regulations that presently do not apply pursuant to Emergency Executive Orders.

    § 3. This Emergency Executive Order shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect for five (5) days unless it is terminated or modified at an earlier date.

    _________________________
    Zohran Kwame Mamdani
    Mayor

    March 11, 2026 Manhattan , NY

    Sources: nyc.gov , Midtown Tribune news

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  • Trump White House Highlights Trillions in New U.S. Investment Commitments Across Manufacturing, AI, Energy, and Pharma

    Trump White House Highlights Trillions in New U.S. Investment Commitments Across Manufacturing, AI, Energy, and Pharma

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    In a March 10, 2026 White House article, the Trump administration presented a running list of major U.S. investment announcements made during President Trump’s second term, arguing that his economic agenda is driving a surge in domestic manufacturing, technology, energy, and pharmaceutical expansion. The list includes massive commitments from companies such as Apple, Meta, NVIDIA, Amazon, TSMC, Google, Hyundai, Eli Lilly, and many others, with projects tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductor production, data centers, drug manufacturing, steel, energy, and logistics. The article also cites large investment pledges from foreign governments including the UAE, Qatar, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Bahrain, framing the overall wave of commitments as evidence of renewed confidence in the U.S. economy and a broader push to bring production, jobs, and strategic industries back to America.

    TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump’s Second Term

    Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation — and the list only continues to grow.

    Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in President Trump’s second term:

    • Apple announced a $600 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and workforce training as it brings additional components of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing back to the U.S. — along with an American manufacturing program to incentivize its suppliers to make their products in the U.S.
    • Meta announced a $600 billion investment by 2028 to support AI technology, infrastructure, and workforce expansion in the U.S.
    • Project Stargate, led by Japan-based Softbank and U.S.-based OpenAI and Oracle, announced a $500 billion private investment in U.S.-based artificial intelligence infrastructure.
    • NVIDIA, a global chipmaking giant, announced it will invest $500 billion in U.S.-based AI infrastructure over the next four years amid its pledge to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S. for the first time.
    • Amazon announced it invested $340 billion in the U.S. last year and will invest an additional $20 billion to expand its cloud computing infrastructure in Pennsylvania, creating at least 1,250 new high-skilled jobs, $10 billion to build new data centers in North Carolina, and another $4 billion in small towns across America, creating more than 100,000 new jobs and driving opportunities across the country.
    • AT&T announced a $250 billion investment to build our wireless network and data infrastructure across the country.
    • Micron Technology, the sole U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced memory chips, announced a $200 billion investment in its U.S.-based manufacturing and production of advanced memory chips — including construction of a second chip fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho, and modernizing its Manassas, Virginia, facility.
    • IBM announced a $150 billion investment over the next five years in its U.S.-based growth and manufacturing operations.
    • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced a $100 billion investment in U.S.-based chips manufacturing.
    • Johnson & Johnson announced a $55 billion investment over the next four years in manufacturing, research and development, and technology — including a $2 billion dedicated manufacturing facility at the FUJIFILM site in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
    • AstraZeneca announced a $50 billion investment for medicines manufacturing and research in the U.S.
    • Anthropic announced a $50 billion investment in American AI infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York.
    • Roche, a Swiss drug and diagnostics company, announced a $50 billion investment in U.S.-based manufacturing and research and development, which is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs and more than 12,000 jobs including construction.
    • Bristol Myers Squibb announced a $40 billion investment over the next five years in its research, development, technology, and U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
    • GSK announced a $30 billion investment in U.S.-based research and development and manufacturing.
    • Eli Lilly and Company announced a $27 billion investment to more than double its domestic manufacturing capacity.
    • Hyundai announced a $26 billion U.S.-based investment — including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs.
    • Vantage Data Centers announced a $25 billion investment to build a mega-scale 1.4GW data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas — which will employ more than 5,000 people across construction and ongoing operations.
    • United Arab Emirates-based ADQ and U.S.-based Energy Capital Partners announced a $25 billion investment in U.S. data centers and energy infrastructure.
    • Google announced a $25 billion investment in data center and AI infrastructure.
    • Blackstone announced a $25 billion investment in digital and energy infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
    • Novartis, a Swiss drugmaker, announced a $23 billion investment to build or expand ten manufacturing facilities across the U.S., which will create 4,000 new jobs.
    • John Deere announced plans to invest $20 billion over the next decade in American expansion, production, and manufacturing — including onshoring manufacturing of its excavator.
    • United Arab Emirates-based DAMAC Properties announced a $20 billion investment in new U.S.-based data centers.
    • France-based CMA CGM, a global shipping giant, announced a $20 billion investment in U.S. shipping and logistics, creating 10,000 new jobs.
    • Sanofi announced it will invest at least $20 billion over the next five years in manufacturing and research and development.
    • Venture Global LNG announced an $18 billion investment at its liquefied natural gas facility in Louisiana.
    • Woodside Energy Group announced a $17.5 billion investment for a new liquefied natural gas facility in Louisiana.
    • GlobalFoundaries announced a $16 billion investment to boost its U.S.-based chip production, including expanding existing plants in New York and Vermont.
    • FirstEnergy Corp. announced a $15 billion investment in infrastructure enhancements.
    • Nippon Steel announced it will invest $14 billion in U.S. Steel’s operations, including a $4 billion new steel mill.
    • Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the U.S. — the largest single investment in the company’s history — to expand its U.S.-based production by over 50%.
    • Gilead Sciences announced an $11 billion boost to its planned U.S.-based manufacturing investment.
    • AbbVie announced a $10 billion investment over the next ten years to support volume growth and add four new manufacturing plants to its network — including a $195 million investment to expand its U.S.-based drug production capacity.
    • JPMorganChase announced a $10 billion investment to help U.S.-based companies enhance growth and accelerate strategic manufacturing.
    • Merck & Co. announced it will invest a total of $9 billion in the U.S. over the next several years after opening a new $1 billion North Carolina manufacturing facility — including in a new state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing plant in Delaware, which will create at least 500 new jobs.
    • PPL announced a $6.8 billion investment to expand grid capacity and modernize transmission.
    • CoreWeave, Inc., announced a $6 billion investment in data center expansion.
    • Westinghouse announced a $6 billion investment to build ten large nuclear reactors in the U.S.
    • Clarios announced a $6 billion plan to expand its domestic manufacturing operations.
    • Belgium-based drugmaker UCB announced a $5 billion investment in a new U.S.-based factory.
    • Ford announced it will invest $5 billion across its Kentucky and Michigan manufacturing plants to deliver a new midsize truck and advanced batteries.
    • Pratt Industries announced a $5 billion investment to create 5,000 new manufacturing jobs in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
    • South Korea-based Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion infrastructure investment at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to boost local shipbuilding.
    • GlobalWafers, a Taiwanese silicon wafer manufacturer, announced a $4 billion investment in its U.S.-based production.
    • General Motors announced it will invest $4 billion in U.S.-based manufacturing as it shifts more vehicle production from Mexico to the U.S., including in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee — including an $888 million investment at its propulsion plant in Tonawanda, New York. The company also announced it will move production of its Buick Envision SUV from China to the U.S.
    • Mitsubishi announced a $3.9 billion investment in energy.
    • Shintech announced it will invest $3.4 billion to expand production capacity at its existing Louisiana polyvinyl chloride facility.
    • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a leader in biotechnology, announced a $3 billion agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies to produce drugs at its North Carolina manufacturing facility.
    • Kraft Heinz announced a $3 billion investment to upgrade its U.S. factories — its largest investment in its plants in decades.
    • GE Appliances announced a $3 billion investment in its U.S.-based manufacturing, onshoring 1,000 jobs and expanding its plants across five states.
    • NorthMark Strategies, a multi-strategy investment firm, announced a $2.8 billion investment to build a supercomputing facility in South Carolina.
    • Thermo Fisher Scientific announced it will invest an additional $2 billion over the next four years to enhance and expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and strengthen its innovation efforts.
    • Amkor Technology announced a $2 billion investment in a new advanced semiconductor packaging and test facility in Arizona — adding 2,000 new jobs.
    • Biogen announced a $2 billion investment in North Carolina-based manufacturing.
    • Mars, Inc., announced a $2 billion investment in its U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
    • GE Aerospace announced a $1 billion investment in manufacturing last year, creating 5,000 new jobs — then announced another $1 billion investment this year, benefiting sites across 30 communities in 17 states and creating an additional 5,000 new jobs.
    • Kimberly-Clark announced a $2 billion investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations, including a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, an expansion of its Beech Island, South Carolina, facility, and other upgrades to its supply chain network.
    • Chobani, a Greek yogurt giant, announced $1.7 billion to expand its U.S. operations, including $1.2 billion to build its third U.S. dairy processing plant in New York, which is expected to create more than 1,000 new full-time jobs, and $500 million to expand its Idaho manufacturing plant.
    • Oklo announced a $1.68 billion investment to build a fuel recycling facility in Tennessee.
    • Corning announced it is expanding its Michigan manufacturing facility investment to $1.5 billion, adding 400 new high-paying advanced manufacturing jobs for a total of 1,500 new jobs.
    • Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced a $1.3 billion investment to build a new fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
    • MP Materials Corp. announced a $1.25 billion investment to build a new rare earth magnet manufacturing facility in Texas.
    • First Solar announced the inauguration of its $1.1 billion high-tech manufacturing facility in Louisiana, which projected to directly employ over 800 people.
    • Carrier announced an additional $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and workforce expansion, which is expected to create 4,000 new jobs.
    • Cencora announced a $1 billion investment to strengthen its U.S. distribution network.
    • Siemens Energy announced a $1 billion investment to scale up U.S.-based production of grid and gas turbine equipment and expand its apprenticeship and training programs.
    • Hikma Pharmaceuticals announced a $1 billion investment to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing and research capabilities.
    • Vaxcyte announced a $1 billion American manufacturing investment.
    • Anduril Industries announced a $1 billion investment for a new autonomous weapons system facility in Ohio.
    • Live Nation Entertainment announced a $1 billion investment to build 18 new live music venues across the U.S.
    • Hitachi announced a $1 billion investment in American energy infrastructure, including a new $457 billion power transformer facility in Virginia.
    • Williams International announced a $1 billion investment for a new high-volume aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility in Okaloosa County, Florida.
    • Amgen announced a $900 million investment in its Ohio-based manufacturing operation.
    • Merck Animal Health announced an $895 million investment to expand their manufacturing operations in Kansas.
    • U.S. Forged Rings announced an $875 million investment in a new North Carolina production facility.
    • ElementUSA announced an $850 million investment to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in Louisiana.
    • Schneider Electric announced it will invest $700 million over the next four years in U.S. energy infrastructure.
    • LS Cable & System announced a $689 investment to expand its presence and strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure.
    • GE Vernova announced it will invest nearly $600 million in U.S. manufacturing over the next two years, which will create more than 1,500 new jobs.
    • Abbott Laboratories announced a $500 million investment in its Illinois and Texas facilities.
    • AIP Management, a European infrastructure investor, announced a $500 million investment to solar developer Silicon Ranch.
    • Jabil announced a $500 million investment in manufacturing and AI data center infrastructure across the southeastern U.S.
    • Avio announced a $500 million investment in a new Virginia-based manufacturing facility.
    • JCB announced a $500 million investment to double the size of its Texas manufacturing facility.
    • Swire Coca-Cola, USA announced a $475 investment in a new Colorado-based manufacturing facility.
    • Wistron Corp, a Taiwanese electronics and AI server manufacturer, announced a $455 million investment to establish its new U.S.-based subsidiary.
    • London-based Diageo announced a $415 million investment in a new Alabama manufacturing facility.
    • Silver Lake announced a $400 million investment in a digital infrastructure platform.
    • Lego announced a $366 million investment to build a new distribution center in Prince George County, Virginia.
    • The Bel Group announced a $350 million investment to expand its U.S.-based production, including at its South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin facilities — which will create 250 new jobs.
    • Dublin-based Eaton Corporation announced a $340 million investment in a new South Carolina-based manufacturing facility for its three-phase transformers.
    • Anheuser-Busch announced a $300 million investment in its manufacturing facilities across the country.
    • Whirlpool Corporation announced a $300 million investment in its U.S. laundry manufacturing facilities.
    • Scout Motors announced a $300 million investment to build a new Supplier Park in South Carolina.
    • Germany-based Siemens announced a $285 million investment in U.S. manufacturing and AI data centers, which will create more than 900 new skilled manufacturing jobs.
    • Samsung Biologics announced a $280 million investment to build a new Maryland production facility.
    • Clasen Quality Chocolate announced a $230 million investment to build a new production facility in Virginia, which will create 250 new jobs.
    • Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup, announced a $200 million investment to build a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa, Arizona.
    • Pratt & Whitney announced a $200 million investment to expand its Georgia-based operations.
    • Fiserv, Inc., a financial technology provider, announced a $175 million investment to open a new strategic fintech hub in Kansas, which is expected to create 2,000 new high-paying jobs.
    • Paris Baguette announced a $160 million investment to construct a manufacturing plant in Texas.
    • Philips announced a $150 million investment in U.S. manufacturing and research facilities.
    • Siemens Healthineers announced a $150 million investment to expand production, including relocating manufacturing operations for its Varian company from Mexico to California. 
    • JBS USA announced a $135 million investment for a new sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa.
    • TS Conductor announced a $134 million investment to build an advanced conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina, which will create nearly 500 new jobs.
    • Switzerland-based ABB announced a $120 million investment to expand production of its low-voltage electrification products in Tennessee and Mississippi.
    • Saica Group, a Spain-based corrugated packaging maker, announced plans to build a $110 million new manufacturing facility in Anderson, Indiana.
    • ALUKO Group announced an $107 million investment in a new Tennessee aluminum manufacturing facility.
    • Hotpack, a Dubai-based maker of food packaging materials and related products, announced a $100 million investment to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Edison, New Jersey.
    • Charms, LLC, a subsidiary of candymaker Tootsie Roll Industries, announced a $97.7 million investment to expand its production plant and distribution center in Tennessee.
    • Toyota Motor announced plans to invest $10 billion more than previously expected in the U.S. over the next decade, including a $912 million investment in manufacturing plants across five southern states and an $88 million investment to boost hybrid vehicle production at its West Virginia factory.
    • Taiwan-based iPhone assembler Pegatron Corp. announced an $85 million investment to establish a new U.S. subsidiary and production facility.
    • China-based Kingsun announced an $80 billion investment to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
    • Rolls-Royce announced a $75 million investment to expand its South Carolina manufacturing facility.
    • Arm Inc. announced a $71 million investment to expand its Texas campus and build a new semiconductor lab.
    • Hanwha Ocean announced a $70 million investment to expand its Philadelphia shipyard.
    • Hydrite Chemical Co. announced a $63 million investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
    • Germany-based Butting Group announced a $61 million investment to build its first U.S.-based stainless steel pipe manufacturing facility in Alabama.
    • Century Aluminum announced it will invest $50 million to revive its South Carolina manufacturing plant for the first time in a decade, bringing its production back to 2015 peak levels.
    • Canada-based Silver Hills Bakery announced a $48.5 million investment to revive the former Kellogg’s facility in Tennessee.
    • AeroVironment, a defense contractor, announced a $42.3 million investment to build a new manufacturing facility in Utah.
    • Paris-based Saint-Gobain announced a new $40 million NorPro manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York.
    • DMG MORI announced a $40.5 million investment to expand its Illinois manufacturing operation.
    • Hoffman & Hoffman announced a $40 million investment to expand its North Carolina manufacturing campus.
    • Georg Utz Inc. announced a $40 million investment to construct a new manufacturing facility in South Carolina.
    • Echodyne announced a $40 million investment in a new manufacturing facility.
    • India-based Syngene International announced a $36.5 million acquisition of a Baltimore biologics manufacturing facility.
    • Asahi Group Holdings, one of the largest Japanese beverage makers, announced a $35 million investment to boost production at its Wisconsin plant.
    • Germany-based KettenWulf announced a $34 million investment in to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing operation.
    • The GE Aerospace Foundation announced a $30 million workforce skills training program to prepare the next generation of its U.S.-based workforce.
    • Valbruna Slater Stainless announced a $28 million investment in its stainless steel and nickel alloys bars manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
    • Nortian Foodtech announced a $22.2 million investment in a Missouri manufacturing facility.
    • J.M. Smucker Co. announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas.
    • Cyclic Materials, a Canadian advanced recycling company for rare earth elements, announced a $20 million investment in its first U.S.-based commercial facility, located in Mesa, Arizona.
    • Guardian Bikes announced a $19 million investment to build the first U.S.-based large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing operation in Indiana.
    • Preciball USA announced a $17.6 million investment for a new production facility in Georgia.
    • Amsterdam-based AMG Critical Minerals announced a $15 million investment to build a chrome manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
    • Midwest Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. announced a $15 million investment to expand its Kentucky factory.
    • Il Pastaio announced a $12.5 million investment to open its first U.S.-based pasta manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
    • Bad Boy Mowers Co. announced a $10.5 million investment to build a new tractor facility in Alabama.
    • NOVONIX Limited, an Australia-based battery technology company, announced a $4.6 million investment to build a synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
    • LGM Pharma announced a $6 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Rosenberg, Texas.

    That doesn’t even include the U.S. investments pledged by foreign countries:

    • United Arab Emirates committed to investing $1.4 trillion in the U.S. over the next decade.
    • Qatar committed to generating $1.2 trillion in an economic exchange between the two countries.
    • Japan announced a $1 trillion investment in the U.S.
    • Saudi Arabia committed investing $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
    • South Korea committed to a $450 billion investment in U.S. energy products.
    • Bahrain announced $17 billion in U.S. investment.
    • Taiwan announced a pledge to boost its U.S.-based investment.

    Last updated on March 10, 2026

    The White House

    March 10, 2026

    Sources: whitehouse.gov , Midtown Tribune news

    Midtown Tribune Independent USA news from New York

  • Mamdani Denounces Anti-Muslim Protest as ‘White Supremacist’ After Bomb Plot at NYC Rally

    Mamdani Denounces Anti-Muslim Protest as ‘White Supremacist’ After Bomb Plot at NYC Rally

    New York City officials say what began as a deeply divisive anti-Muslim protest on the Upper East Side nearly ended in bloodshed after two men allegedly hurled improvised explosive devices toward the crowd in what investigators are now treating as ISIS-inspired terrorism.

    Speaking publicly after the incident, Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the rally — organized under the banner “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” — as a “vile protest rooted in white supremacy,” while also insisting that even hateful demonstrations remain protected under the Constitution so long as they remain peaceful.

    But peace ended the moment explosives entered the scene.

    According to city officials, two suspects — Amir Balot and Ibrahim Caillumi, both from Pennsylvania — traveled to New York and are accused of throwing two devices toward the protest area. The NYPD says the devices were not smoke bombs, not hoaxes, but real improvised explosive devices capable of causing serious injury or death.

    Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said one of the devices contained TATP — triacetone triperoxide, a highly unstable homemade explosive notorious for its use in terror attacks around the world. Investigators later found a third suspicious device inside a vehicle linked to the suspects on East End Avenue, triggering evacuations of nearby residential buildings. That third device ultimately tested negative for explosive material, but the message from law enforcement was unmistakable: the threat was real, and the consequences could have been catastrophic.

    The NYPD says the case is being prosecuted in federal court in Manhattan, and officials declined to disclose additional details ahead of the criminal complaint being unsealed. Still, Tisch made one point crystal clear: this is being investigated as an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism, not random street disorder.

    The mayor, who noted that he and his wife were not home at the time, used the moment to draw a hard line between free speech and political violence. Mamdani said he found the protest “appalling,” but defended the right of even those he strongly opposes to demonstrate peacefully. At the same time, he warned that New York City will not tolerate violence from either protesters or counterprotesters.

    That distinction matters. Officials said many counterprotesters responded peacefully, presenting what the mayor described as a more inclusive vision of the city. But others, authorities allege, crossed into criminal extremism.

    What prevented the situation from spiraling further, city leaders said, was the immediate response of NYPD officers already on scene. Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards and Sergeant Luis Navaro were singled out for running toward the danger as the devices were lit and thrown in a crowded protest setting. Officials credited them and other responding officers with preventing what could have become one of the most serious terrorism incidents in New York in years.

    Tisch stressed just how grave the episode was. The last time an IED aimed at people was deployed in New York City, she noted, was the 2017 Port Authority bombing. This time, once again, the city escaped mass casualties — not because the threat was minor, but because police moved fast and the devices failed to produce the devastation they were apparently designed to cause.

    The broader context is impossible to ignore. The commissioner said New York has remained on a heightened state of alert since the outbreak of hostilities involving Iran, and counterterror resources remain deployed citywide, including bomb squad assets, K-9 units, aviation support, and heavy weapons teams. At the same time, officials said they have no evidence so far directly linking this case to events overseas.

    The political implications are also stark. A protest denounced as anti-Muslim and white supremacist was met not just by ideological confrontation, but by alleged terror violence from men authorities say came from out of state. In a city already strained by global tensions, religious polarization, and security fears, the incident exposed how fast New York’s streets can become a battlefield for imported extremism, domestic hatred, and retaliatory violence all at once.

    For now, city officials are urging patience as the federal prosecution moves forward. But the facts already known are alarming enough: an openly anti-Muslim demonstration, explosive devices thrown into a crowded protest, a homemade terror compound identified by investigators, and a third suspicious device recovered from a vehicle in a residential area of Manhattan.

    New York avoided a massacre. That is the headline beneath all the politics.

    March 9, 2026

    Sources: NYC.gov video , Big New York news BigNY.com
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  • “15 Out of 10”: Power Hour Hypes Trump’s “Epic Fury” and Laughs Off Hollywood “Anti-War” Rants (Video)

    “15 Out of 10”: Power Hour Hypes Trump’s “Epic Fury” and Laughs Off Hollywood “Anti-War” Rants (Video)

    — On Power Hour with Gabriella Power, the host and a lineup of guests framed “Operation Epic Fury” as a decisive, world-shifting blow against Iran’s terrorist regime—while ridiculing Democratic leaders and Hollywood celebrities for criticizing the campaign.

    Five days into the operation, Gabriella Power opened with a triumphant tone, telling viewers President Trump says “we’re winning,” and joking that when asked to rate progress “on a scale of 10,” he gave it “about a 15.” The segment quickly turned political: Power mocked Democrats for allegedly refusing to acknowledge American strength or the claim that Iranians are “still celebrating around the world.”

    Big moments from the episode

    1) Guests praise the operation—while stressing it’s “provoked,” not optional

    Filmmaker Army Horowits told the show he expected Trump-style bravado, but argued the operation’s results justify the confidence. In Horowits’ telling, the campaign reversed a narrative that the U.S. no longer has “teeth,” and restored deterrence in the region.

    At the same time, Horowits pushed back on claims he said are circulating across the political spectrum that Israel “dragged” the U.S. into war. He argued that framing is wrong on the facts and inflammatory in its implications, adding that Trump is “Mr. Agency” and makes his own decisions.

    Throughout the discussion, the show repeatedly presented the war as “completely provoked,” pointing to long-running Iranian hostility and citing allegations raised on-air that Iran targeted Americans and even attempted to assassinate Donald Trump (as stated in the broadcast).

    2) On-air claims about battlefield wins are presented as dramatic proof points

    The program spotlighted several high-impact assertions attributed to Secretary Pete Hegsth and other reporting discussed on the show, including claims that the U.S. military “hunted down and killed” the head of a unit that tried to assassinate Trump, and that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian naval ship off the coast of Sri Lanka. The host and guests used these claims to argue Iran’s leadership and capabilities have been severely degraded.

    (Note: These were presented as claims and reports within the show; the broadcast itself did not provide primary documentation on-air.)

    3) Jane Fonda clip triggers laughter—and a sharp cultural clash

    One of the most viral-ready moments came when Power played a clip of Jane Fonda denouncing the war and calling for protests. Power openly laughed at the clip, calling it “so stupid,” and argued the message clashes with what she described as a looming liberation moment for Iranians.

    Horowits responded with biting sarcasm, referencing Fonda’s Vietnam-era controversy and dismissing her views on strikes and foreign policy. The exchange underscored the show’s broader theme: the cultural elite is portrayed as reflexively anti-Trump—even when the stated goal is dismantling a terrorist regime.

    4) Tim Waltz grilling: “Define what a woman is” meets fraud allegations

    The episode also pivoted to domestic politics, featuring tense hearing footage of outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz being pressed about alleged state fraud and spending figures. The host’s framing was that Waltz appeared evasive on basic questions—both about “what a woman is” and what the state did about fraud concerns.

    Horowits went further, arguing Waltz allegedly ignored warning signs and then claimed ignorance once the issue erupted—language presented as opinion and commentary during the segment.

    5) Poll talk: split public, strong GOP support—and a “MAGA civil war” narrative rejected

    Later, the show brought on Newsweek senior editor at large Josh Hammer and pollster Nick Weinstein to discuss early polling. They cited polling figures mentioned on-air suggesting most Republicans approve of the Iran military action, while overall voters are more divided.

    Hammer argued Trump is acting based on conviction rather than chasing poll numbers, and framed the operation as an attempt to end a decades-long conflict with Iran dating back to 1979. He also claimed media portrayals of a “MAGA civil war” over Iran are “belied by the data,” saying self-described MAGA Republicans support the action strongly (as described in the broadcast).

    6) Texas twist: Jasmine Crockett defeated by James Telerico

    The show closed with a political jolt from Texas: it reported Jasmine Crockett lost the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate to James Telerico (as stated on the program). The segment emphasized Crockett’s initial complaints about “cheating” before she conceded, and then broadened into a critique of Democrats’ history of slow concessions after losses.

    Guests suggested the Texas race will remain competitive in the general election depending on the Republican nominee, and portrayed Crockett’s defeat as both a party discipline story and a warning about internal Democratic politics.

    Sources: Sky News Australia , Midtown Tribune news

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  • Trump Moves to Strip Citizenship of Former Miami Mayor

    Trump Moves to Strip Citizenship of Former Miami Mayor

    This Roman Balmakov video details the Department of Justice moving to revoke the U.S. citizenship of the former mayor of North Miami, Felipe Amedi (also known as Jean Phipe Hanvier).

    Key Highlights:

    • Illegal Entry: Amedi entered the U.S. illegally from Haiti in July 1995 using a passport with his own photo cut into it (0:00-0:45).
    • Immigration Fraud: Despite being ordered deported, he stayed, acquired a new identity, and obtained permanent residency through a fraudulent marriage to a U.S. citizen while allegedly still married in Haiti (0:54-1:32).
    • Political Career: Despite the fraud, he served on the Miami City Council for six years and later became the mayor of North Miami (1:52-2:04).
    • Detection: His fraud was uncovered by the Trump administration during a crackdown on immigration, specifically through a comparison of fingerprints that revealed his two identities (4:20-4:53).
    • Current Status: Federal prosecutors are pursuing revocation based on falsifying information regarding polygamy and immigration testimony. Amedi has not yet had his day in court (5:15-5:37).

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice led an investigation that has resulted in the filing this week of a civil denaturalization complaint in the U.S. District Court of Miami, Florida against former Mayor of the City of North Miami, Philippe Bien-Aime.

    Philippe Bien-Aime, also known as Jean Philippe Janvier, a native of Haiti, used two identities to procure immigration benefits — and eventually acquire U.S. citizenship — after illegally entering the United States.

    Bien-Aime’s immigration fraud was discovered and confirmed through a comparison of fingerprints that he provided under the two identities. That comparison is part of an ongoing national initiative called the Historic Fingerprint Enrollment project, a joint effort of USCIS and the Justice Department.

    Before he became a U.S. citizen under the name Philippe Bien-Aime, the defendant used a fraudulent, photo-switched passport to enter the United States under the name Jean Philippe Janvier.  In 2001, Bien-Aime was placed in removal proceedings and ordered removed under the Janvier identity.  He appealed the removal order, but he withdrew the appeal, representing that he had returned to live in Haiti. In reality, Bien-Aime remained in the United States and, using the new name and date of birth, married a U.S. citizen to obtain permanent resident status.  The marriage was fraudulent and invalid because he was already married to a Haitian citizen.  After making numerous false and fraudulent statements in adjustment and naturalization proceedings, he naturalized in 2006 under the Bien-Aime identity.

    The complaint alleges that Bien-Aime illegally procured naturalization for several reasons.  First, he was subject to a final removal order, which disqualified him from naturalization and precluded the former Immigration and Naturalization Service from considering his application for permanent resident status.  Second, the removal order prohibited USCIS from considering his naturalization application and granting U.S. citizenship.  Third, he did not lawfully adjust status to permanent resident because of his fraud and because his marriage was fraudulent and not legally valid.  Fourth, he provided false or misleading information under oath in his adjustment and naturalization interviews to obtain immigration benefits when he denied that he was subject to a removal order and denied that he lied to U.S. government officials.  He also provided false testimony about his children and former residential addresses.  The complaint also claims that Bien-Aime’s naturalization should be revoked because he concealed and misrepresented facts that were material to his qualifications for U.S. citizenship.

    The case was investigated by USCIS of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and will be litigated by the Affirmative Litigation Unit of the Civil Division’s Office of Immigration Litigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.

    The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

    To report suspected immigration benefit fraud or abuse to USCIS, please use the USCIS Tip Form

    Sources: .uscis.gov , Video Facts Matter with Roman Balmakov , Midtpwn Tribune news

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  • President Donald J. Trump Announces Major U.S. Military Operations in Iran to Combat Nuclear Threats and State-Sponsored Terror

    President Donald J. Trump Announces Major U.S. Military Operations in Iran to Combat Nuclear Threats and State-Sponsored Terror

    In this address from White House , President Donald J. Trump announces the commencement of major combat operations in Iran (0:00-0:07), stating the objective is to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime (0:09-0:15). He characterizes the regime as a “vicious group” that has endangered the United States, its troops, and allies for 47 years (0:19-0:31).

    The President outlines a history of Iranian aggression (0:31-1:57), including:

    • The 1979 US embassy takeover and hostage crisis (0:49-0:58).
    • The 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut (1:04-1:10).
    • Involvement in the 2000 USS Cole attack (1:13-1:18).
    • Killing and maiming hundreds of American service members in Iraq (1:21-1:26).
    • Recent attacks against American forces and vessels in the Middle East (1:26-1:40).
    • Funding terrorist militias in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq (1:47-1:57).
    • Iran’s proxy Hamas launching the October 7th attacks on Israel (2:00-2:14).

    He emphasizes that Iran is the “world’s number one state sponsor of terror” (2:22-2:24) and highlights its suppression of its own citizens (2:27-2:31).

    A key policy point is that the Iranian regime can never have a nuclear weapon (2:31-2:46). President Trump states that in “Operation Midnight Hammer” last June, the U.S. obliterated Iran’s nuclear program at Ford Natanz and Isfahan (2:48-2:59). Despite warnings and attempts to make a deal, Iran refused to renounce its nuclear ambitions and attempted to rebuild its program and develop long-range missiles (3:00-3:54).

    The President then details the military’s ongoing operation (4:08-4:20) to:

    • Destroy their missiles and missile industry (4:23-4:28).
    • Annihilate their navy (4:32-4:35).
    • Ensure terrorist proxies no longer destabilize the region or attack U.S. forces (4:37-4:49).
    • Ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon (4:57-5:01).

    He asserts the unparalleled strength of the U.S. military (5:11-5:28) and acknowledges the potential for U.S. casualties (5:32-5:58). The President addresses members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and police, urging them to “lay down your weapons and have complete immunity or…face certain death” (6:25-6:50). Finally, he speaks to the people of Iran, proclaiming “the hour of your freedom is at hand” (6:51-6:56), advising them to stay sheltered, and encouraging them to “take over your government” once the operation is finished (7:06-7:08).
    He pledges overwhelming U.S. support for their cause (7:30-7:33).

    Sources: White House video, Midtown Tribune news

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  • Mamdani Pitches Trump a $21 Billion Sunnyside Yard Bet on Affordable Housing

    Mamdani Pitches Trump a $21 Billion Sunnyside Yard Bet on Affordable Housing

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    New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani met Thursday with President Donald Trump to press for federal support for a sweeping redevelopment of Sunnyside Yard,, the rail complex in Queens. The mayor’s team is seeking more than $21 billion in federal grants to finance what it calls the largest deck ever built over an active rail yard, a move that would open the site for 12,000 affordable apartments, including 6,000 Mitchell-Lama-style units, along with parks, schools and health clinics. City officials say the buildout would generate 30,000 union jobs and rank as New York’s biggest housing-and-infrastructure push in more than 50 years; the White House and City Hall agreed to continue discussions in the coming weeks.

    Mayor Mamdani Meets With President Donald Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

     — New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to propose a historic investment in affordable housing at Sunnyside Yard, home to the busiest rail yard in North America. The proposal represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the city’s housing crisis at the scale it demands. 

    At the center of the discussion: securing more than $21 billion in federal grants to construct the world’s largest deck over the site, allowing the City to build 12,000 new affordable homes, including 6,000 new Mitchell-Lama-style homes; create 30,000, good-paying union jobs; and deliver new parks, schools and health care clinics. If realized, the project would mark the largest housing and infrastructure investment in New York City in more than 50 years. 

    “New York City is facing a generational affordability challenge,” Mayor Mamdani said. “Working families are being priced out of the neighborhoods they built. To meet this moment, we need a true federal partner prepared to invest boldly and act urgently. I appreciated the opportunity to speak directly with President Trump about building more housing in any single project than our city has seen since 1973.”

    Mayor Mamdani emphasized the need to strengthen financing tools that support affordable development, preserve public housing and modernize regulatory pathways to accelerate construction without sacrificing labor standards or community input. 

    He also underscored the city’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility and collaboration in deploying federal funds – ensuring every dollar delivers safe, affordable housing for New Yorkers. 

    Both parties agreed to continue discussions in the weeks ahead.

    February 26, 2026

    WASHINGTON

    Sources: NYC.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com
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  • NYPD Arrests 27-Year-Old in Connection With Assault on Officers During Washington Square Park Snowball Fight

    NYPD Arrests 27-Year-Old in Connection With Assault on Officers During Washington Square Park Snowball Fight

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    NEW YORK CITY — The New York Police Department announced Thursday that it has arrested 27-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly in connection with an incident earlier this week where uniformed officers were struck with snowballs — including large chunks of ice — while responding to a disturbance in Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

    Coulibaly was taken into custody early Thursday morning after investigators identified him in video footage circulating online of the event. Police say he is charged with assault on a police officer, obstruction of government administration, and disorderly conduct in connection with the episode.

    What Happened in the Park

    The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, following a major snowstorm that blanketed New York City and drew large crowds to public parks for informal snowball fights. According to NYPD accounts, officers entering Washington Square Park encountered a large crowd where some participants began throwing packed snow and ice at them. At least two officers were injured, suffering cuts and bruises to the face and neck that required hospital treatment.

    Police describe the event as more than a playful snowball fight — saying some of the thrown objects were packed with ice and struck officers at close range. Authorities released images of four individuals allegedly involved and have been working to identify and locate them.

    Previous Arrest Record

    The NYPD noted that Coulibaly had been previously arrested less than three weeks ago on unrelated charges of attempted robbery inside the city’s transit system. Court records indicate he pleaded not guilty to those charges and was released without bail.

    Response From Officials

    The arrest has highlighted a growing divide in how city officials are publicizing and responding to the park incident:

    • NYPD leadership and police unions have praised the arrest, emphasizing that assaults on officers — even during public gatherings — constitute criminal behavior and should be treated seriously. The Police Benevolent Association released a statement calling the charged individual an adult, not a “kid,” and saying the arrest sends a message that attacks on police will not be tolerated.
    • Mayor Zohran Mamdani, however, has downplayed the incident, characterizing initial footage of the event as a snowball fight that “got out of hand,” and suggested that criminal charges may not be appropriate in every case. He has reaffirmed respect for law enforcement but maintained that the situation began as a casual winter gathering.

    Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other law enforcement leaders have asserted the conduct captured in video was “criminal” and “disgraceful,” standing by the department’s efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.

    Investigation Continues

    Coulibaly’s arrest is the first in the ongoing investigation into the Washington Square Park conflict. Police continue to seek three other suspects believed to have participated in throwing objects at officers. Authorities are reviewing video footage and circulating images to locate and apprehend additional individuals.

    At this time, it is not yet clear what specific court date Coulibaly will face for the new charges related to the assault allegations. Prosecutors in Manhattan’s District Attorney’s Office typically assess charges after police hand over their case file. Follow-up reporting may provide details on court proceedings as they unfold.

    Official Quotes & Reactions

    🚔 Police Leadership

    • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch:
      “The behavior depicted is disgraceful, and it is criminal.”
      Tisch publicly labeled the actions against officers as unlawful and emphasized detectives were actively investigating the incident.
    • Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry:
      “A 27-year-old with a recent attempted robbery arrest is not a ‘kid.’ This arrest sends a clear message that assaults on police officers cannot and will not be minimized or tolerated.”
      Hendry pushed back against early characterizations of the event as harmless, stressing the seriousness of attacking officers.
    • From earlier reactions by union leaders (prior to arrest):
      The PBA had called the attack “unacceptable and outrageous,” urging accountability for those who injured officers. The Detectives’ Endowment Association added it was “not harmless fun,” but a dangerous attack on uniformed officers.

    🏛️ Mayor Zohran Mamdani

    • Regarding the incident before the arrest, Mayor Mamdani said:
      “From the videos that I’ve seen, it looks like a snowball fight.”
      He described the situation as having “gotten out of hand” rather than a criminal confrontation, and said it should be treated accordingly rather than automatically as a criminal assault.
    • The mayor also encouraged respectful treatment of city workers, including police, while continuing to downplay prosecution for participants.

    Analysis of Charges & Potential Penalties

    Because the NYPD’s announcement only stated that Coulibaly was arrested for “assaulting officers” without immediately specifying formal charges, this section explains what likely charges could be and what they mean under New York law:

    1. Assault on a Police Officer

    • Category: This is commonly prosecuted as Assault in the Second or Third Degree, depending on severity.
    • **Assault **in the Second Degree (if serious physical injury is inflicted):
      • Class D felony in New York.
      • Potential penalties: Up to 2–7 years in prison plus possible fines.
    • **Assault in the Third Degree (if harm is less severe but still intentional):
      • Class A misdemeanor.
      • Potential penalties: Up to 1 year in jail and fines.
    • When victims are police officers performing official duties, courts often impose enhanced sentences within statutory ranges and prosecutors pursue serious charges. This is separate from political disagreement about how the event started.

    (Note: Exact charges depend on prosecutor discretion based on evidence of harm and intent.)

    2. Obstructing Government Administration

    • Throwing objects at responding officers can also lead to Obstructing Governmental Administration (misdemeanor) if it hindered their duties.
    • Penalties: Up to 30 days in jail and fines.

    3. Disorderly Conduct & Related Counts

    • In large gatherings that turn chaotic, prosecutors often include disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, or similar charges when behavior poses risks to public safety.

    How Courts Treat Police Assault Cases

    • Attacks on officers — especially involving objects thrown at them (snowballs containing ice and debris can cause lacerations) — are rarely dismissed as simple mischief in New York.
    • The fact that two officers were hospitalized with facial injuries raises the likelihood that prosecutors will pursue serious felony counts rather than just misdemeanors.
    • Previous arrests and criminal history (like the earlier attempted robbery charge Coulibaly faced in February) can influence bail decisions and sentencing if convicted.

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  • As ICE Touts Mass Arrests of Criminal Migrants in Minnesota, Coverage Shifts to a Shooting—and the Protests

    As ICE Touts Mass Arrests of Criminal Migrants in Minnesota, Coverage Shifts to a Shooting—and the Protests

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    The commentary argues that ICE has arrested roughly 2,000 criminal migrants in Minnesota in recent weeks, but that national attention has been dominated by the fatal shooting of a woman during an operation in Minneapolis and the nationwide protests that followed.

    In just a few weeks Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested around 2,000 dangerous criminal aliens in Minnesota, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists and gangbangers though you would never know it based on mainstream media coverage. That is because most news outlets are focusing exclusively on the ICE agent shooting of a woman who interfered with the federal deportation operation and the subsequent anti-ICE protests over the incident, which occurred last week in Minneapolis. “Anti-ICE Protests Spread Nationwide,” reads the headline of a major national newspaper story that says, “mounting outrage over an ICE agent’s killing of a woman in Minneapolis spilled into streets across the country on Saturday, as crowds of protesters mobilized against what they called the excesses of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.” Another national news network claims that outrage has grown following the woman’s death with more an 1,000 demonstrations planned across the U.S. Minnesota’s largest newspaper reports that thousands marched in south Minneapolis to protest the state’s ongoing immigration operation.

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  • White House. President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

    White House. President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

     President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address February24, 2026   at 9 p.m.

    Comer Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

    WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address:

    “Our State of the Union is stronger than ever, thanks to President Trump’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling his promises to the American people. In just over one year, this administration has taken decisive action to reverse dangerous Biden-era open border policies, strengthen public safety by removing criminal illegal aliens from our communities, restore American energy dominance by ending the radical Green New Deal agenda, and bring common sense back to Washington by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. America’s future is bright under President Trump’s leadership, and our work is far from done. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will continue to deliver on its mission by working with President Trump and his administration to ensure the federal government operates effectively, efficiently, and transparently for all Americans.”

    Sources: Oversight.house.gov , Midtown Tribune news
    Watch President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address live — full speech, key moments, and analysis.

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