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Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday searched the Brooklyn home of Mayor Eric Adams’s chief fund-raiser, Brianna Suggs, a campaign consultant who is deeply entwined with efforts to advance the mayor’s agenda, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The raid apparently prompted Mr. Adams to abruptly cancel several meetings scheduled for Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., to talk to White House officials and members of Congress about the influx of migrants in New York and other major cities. Instead, he hurriedly returned to New York “to deal with a matter,” a spokesman for the mayor said. Ms. Suggs, who could not immediately be reached for comment, is an essential cog in Mr. Adams’s fund-raising machine, which has already raised more than $2.5 million for his 2025 re-election campaign. A third person with knowledge of the raid said agents from one of the public corruption squads in the F.B.I.’s New York office questioned Ms. Suggs during the search of her home.

Persons: Eric Adams’s, Brianna Suggs, Adams, New York “, ”, Suggs, Adams’s, Ms Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington , D.C, White House Locations: Brooklyn, Washington ,, New York

Rodriguez and her four siblings grew up working on the farm and selling its products at farmers markets back in the city. Farm to operating tableThough she's close with her family, it was difficult breaking the news to her parents that she didn't want to continue working on the farm beyond high school, Rodriguez says. Her parents helped some, and she applied for scholarships, allowing Rodriguez to earn her bachelor's without taking on student debt. In fact, working with patients is one of the highlights of her work. How she spends her moneyEven after paying off her debt, Rodriguez has continued to save around 50% of her income.

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This one won an extended Game 1 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers. If I did that, I’d be screaming, too,” Texas second baseman Marcus Semien said. “It's going to be a really good series,” García said. He became the first position player in MLB history to appear in a World Series 15 years after first playing in the Fall Classic. He also became the fourth player with a World Series hit at both age 23 or younger AND 38 or older.

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☆ In a Democratic District, Can a Party Defector Get Elected?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At a public housing complex in Coney Island, Brooklyn, a powerful Democratic councilman sought to quickly make the case for why voters should reject his opponent. “He was elected as a Democrat,” the councilman, Justin Brannan, said to a resident. “But he sold us out and became a Trump Republican.”Until recently, that simple argument would have been persuasive enough to convince most voters in this part of New York. Mr. Brannan’s opponent is Ari Kagan, a councilman who was elected as a Democrat to represent Coney Island, but is now a Republican. Because of redistricting, Mr. Brannan and Mr. Kagan have wound up contesting the same district.

Persons: “, Justin Brannan, ”, Ari Kagan, Brannan, Kagan Organizations: Democratic, Trump Republican, Republicans, Republican Locations: Coney Island , Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn, Coney

☆ Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Katia Hetter | Stephen Mays | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The current March to November system that the US follows began in 2007, but the concept of “saving daylight” is much older. Pro tip: It’s Daylight Saving Time, with singular use of “saving,” not “savings.”Reasons for Daylight Saving TimeDon't forget to reset your alarm clock. Jasmin Merdan/Moment RF/Getty ImagesThe US kept Daylight Saving Time permanent during most of World War II. Why do we need Daylight Saving TimeStudies over the last 25 years have shown the one-hour change disrupts body rhythms tuned to Earth’s rotation, adding fuel to the debate over whether having Daylight Saving Time in any form is a good idea. Although saving energy was often put out as a reason to have Daylight Saving Time, the energy saved isn’t much — if anything at all.

Persons: CNN — It’s, ”, Jasmin Merdan, Gallup, Richard Nixon, Florida’s Organizations: CNN, US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Getty, Studies, Daylight Locations: United States, Europe, ” Hawaii, Arizona, Pacific, Caribbean

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow this startup uses AI and robots to paint buildingsWith just 20 employees and a fleet of remote-controlled robots, a startup called PaintJet has managed to cover more than 1.5 million square feet of building exteriors and ships in less than three years. The startup, based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is the brainchild of CEO Nick Hegeman along with cofounders Steve Wasilowski and Sonia Chacko. PaintJet's early customers have included construction companies and real estate developers, and the startup aims to expand rapidly within exterior painting.

Persons: Nick Hegeman, Steve Wasilowski, Sonia Chacko Locations: Hendersonville , Tennessee

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy New York will charge up to $23/day to drive into ManhattanDrivers crossing through Manhattan's central business district will face a new toll beginning in the Spring of 2024. The fee is expected to be between $9 and $23 per day for drivers entering or exiting during peak traffic hours. Regional planners believe "congestion pricing" will nudge more drivers onto transit. The MTA is using the toll revenues to reinvest in its aging infrastructure. The funds will go toward improvements to system reliability, accessibility and sustainability.

Organizations: Manhattan Drivers, MTA Locations: York, Manhattan's

☆ Residents alarmed as shoplifting incidents trigger store departures: ‘As a community we can’t allow this to continue’
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“Having Target here helped revitalize East Harlem with hundreds of new jobs, customers and more services to our area. Courtesy Lou MartinsThe retail industry said it is grappling with a particular type of store theft that is more dangerous than petty shoplifting, called “organized retail crime” or ORC. The East River Plaza shopping center in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood. “The East Harlem store could have been doing very high volume in sales but still losing money because of theft,” Cohen said. The Target store in NYC's East Harlem is set to close in October.

Persons: Lou Martins, “ I’ve, ”, Martins, Maria Gonzalez Arrieta, “ We’ve, ” Lou Martins, Alex Abreu, Abreu, “, ” Abreu, it’s, We’ve, Tom Wickman, ” Wickman, “ Abuelitas, ” Xavier Santiago, Santiago Xavier, Santiago, I’ve, Mark Cohen, ” Cohen, Venkatesh Shankar, ” Shankar, Fatih Aktas, Ted Wheeler, ” – CNN’s Matt Egan Organizations: New, New York CNN, Costco, 118th, Target, eBay, Facebook, ”, East Harlem, Blumfeld, The New York Times, New York Police, Walgreens, Business, US Chamber of Commerce, “, Commerce, Community Board, East, Community, Columbia, Texas, Mays Business School, Anadolu Agency, Blumenfeld, CNN, Portland Police Bureau Locations: New York, Manhattan —, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Target, Plaza, Harlem, Aldi, Burlington, Pleasant Avenue, East Harlem, NYC's East Harlem, River, Portland

☆ 400-Pound N.Y.P.D. Robot Gets Tryout in Times Square Subway Station
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“No bathroom breaks, no meal breaks.”The robot will begin its pilot on Friday night and spend two weeks mapping the station at Times Square. It will be accompanied by a human officer from midnight to 6 a.m. to introduce K5 to the public. The rollout of the new technology comes as the city’s subway stations are springing to life after a pandemic slump. Richard A. Davey, president of New York City Transit, said 4 million riders used the subway each day from Tuesday through Thursday, most likely making this the highest ridership week in three years. Mr. Adams, who once patrolled the subways as a transit cop, was elected on a promise to reduce crime without violating New Yorkers’ civil rights.

Persons: Mr, Adams, Richard A, Davey Organizations: Times, New, New York City Transit, Yorkers Locations: New York City

Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half and ran for 34 yards on 12 carries. It was big for him and big for us.”The Saints' defense did the rest, holding Panthers rookie Bryce Young to 153 yards passing in his home debut. New Orleans limited Carolina (0-2) to 239 yards and sacked Young, the top overall pick in the draft, four times. In the third quarter, the Panthers brought in Young's backup, Andy Dalton, presumably to run a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-inches. You make a few plays and you’re at 28 points.”INJURIESSaints: Williams left the game in midway through the second quarter and did not return.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhat it's like to drive the world's fastest EV — the Rimac NeveraRimac is Croatia's first and only automaker. Its 35-year-old founder, Mate Rimac, started tinkering with electric vehicles after he blew the engine in an old BMW he raced as a teen. After rebuilding it with an electric drivetrain – and winning some races – he founded Rimac Automobili in 2009, and today the company has released an electric supercar, the Nevera. CNBC's John Rosevear gives the $2.1 million EV a test drive in the canyon roads above Malibu to find out if it lives up to the hype.

Persons: Mate Rimac, Rimac Automobili, CNBC's John Rosevear Organizations: BMW Locations: Malibu

☆ How electric roads could help solve EV range anxiety
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Liam Mays | Jeniece Pettitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow electric roads could help solve EV range anxietyElectric vehicles are on the rise, capturing a growing market share. Lack of charging infrastructure is a common hurdle but electric road projects, like Detroit's upcoming initiative led by Electreon, offer wireless charging while driving, promising versatile solutions for various vehicles. This innovation could prove vital, especially in rural "charging deserts," as EVs gain popularity, not only for personal use but also in fleet applications, reducing environmental impact.

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☆ How electrified roads could help fix America's electric vehicle charging problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Liam Mays | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Electric vehicles are taking up an increasing percentage of the overall auto market share every year — rising from 4% in 2020 to 14% last year. Among the holdouts, a lack of charging infrastructure seems to be one of consumers' most common reasons for not switching from gas to electric vehicles. But now, electric road projects are appearing across the world as a potential solution to supplement static charging, allowing EV drivers to wirelessly charge their cars while they drive. Israel-based Electreon is one wireless EV charging provider with many pilot projects and case studies in operation in Sweden, Norway and Italy, among others. Electreon is also taking part in the first electric road project in the U.S. in Detroit, which is expected to be constructed within the next year.

Persons: Stefan Tongur, Electreon, Michele Mueller Organizations: EV, CNBC, Swedish Transport Administration, Michigan Department of Transportation Locations: Electreon, Israel, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Visby, U.S, Detroit

FRANKFORT, Ind. The Rossville women had driven to NHK Seating of America in Frankfort together and were about to start their shift on Aug. 18, 2021, when Ferrell, a fellow employee, shot them outside the business. The Frankfort man was arrested after crashing his car in a construction zone shortly after the killings. Hunter added that Ferrell “acted out an entitlement to control and possess Promise Mays, whether in life or in death, even though she had demonstrated only kindness for the many people whom she encountered in her short and precious life." Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesWorkers at the plant in Frankfort, 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Indianapolis, design and make seating for vehicles.

Persons: ” Gary Ferrell II, Promise Mays, Pamela Sledd, Ferrell, Justin H, Hunter, “, Ferrell “, Mays Organizations: NHK Seating Locations: FRANKFORT, Ind, Indiana, America, Frankfort, Clinton, Indianapolis

☆ Opinion | We’re Taking New York City’s Streets Back — and Then We’re Coming for the Rest of the Country
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Henry Grabar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In New York City, where space is at a particular premium, the possibilities of reusing street space have fueled recent policy debates over outdoor dining, bus lanes, trash pickup, public space and street vendors. Cincinnati used Covid recovery money to close streets and help scores of businesses open outdoor dining patios. For most of the history of the American city, streets were multipurpose public spaces. But they were also used as impromptu forums for markets, festivals, trash disposal, storage, everyday socializing and children’s games. Yet private cars rule the road, occupying most of the city’s public space, polluting its air and slowing ambulances, buses, mail delivery and other vital services.

Persons: Who, Willie Mays Organizations: D.C, San, California Supreme, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Locations: New York City, Atlanta, . Cincinnati, San Francisco, Washington, Pennsylvania, American, California, Harlem, Manhattan

☆ As Migrant Crisis Worsens, New York Leaders Pressure Biden to Do More
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

After months of mostly working behind the scenes, a force of municipal, business and labor leaders in New York has begun a public campaign to highlight how they believe Washington has failed to adequately address the migrant crisis that has overwhelmed the city in recent months. As part of that effort, Mayor Eric Adams staged a rally just outside the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse on Thursday and called on federal officials to expedite work authorization for asylum seekers. Kathy Hochul met with White House officials to push the Biden administration for more support, days after she shifted tactics and began to publicly call on Mr. Biden to speed work authorizations. She emerged from the meeting in Washington hopeful but still dissatisfied that the help offered was “not enough to fully address this crisis.”

Persons: Eric Adams, “, ”, ” Mr, Adams, Kathy Hochul, Biden Organizations: Thurgood Marshall U.S, Gov, White Locations: New York, Washington

☆ Synagogues in 12 States Targeted in Hoax Calls to Police
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The hoax calls to police departments or suicide hotlines around the country say that a man is considering killing himself and others or that a bomb has been placed in a building. In some cases, the callers watch in real time as police interrupt frightened worshipers. The incidents are part of a string of 26 “swatting” calls aimed at synagogues in 12 states across the country that the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy organization, has tracked for the last month, including at least five in New York City and state. In New York, police officers have showed up at synagogues with bomb-sniffing dogs. In California, callers said there was a backpack bomb hidden under a bench.

Organizations: Defamation League, SWAT Locations: New York City, New York, North Carolina, California

☆ People coaxed AI into saying 9+10=21 and giving instructions for spying — it shows how these systems are prone to flaws and bias
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Participants at a hacking conference tricked AI into producing factual errors and bad math. AI experts have been sounding the alarm about the dangers of AI bias for years. Another participant got an AI model to falsely claim Barack Obama was born in Kenya — a baseless conspiracy theory popularized by right-wing figures. An undisclosed number of participants received 50 minutes each per attempt with an unidentified AI model from one of the participating AI companies, according to VentureBeat and Bloomberg. AI experts have been sounding the alarm on bias and inaccuracy in AI models, despite AI making headlines for acing law school exams and the SATs.

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☆ Mayor Adams Says Migrant Influx Will Cost New York City $12 Billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The estimated cost of caring for tens of thousands of asylum seekers arriving in New York City will be $12 billion over three years, Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday in his latest plea to federal officials to help manage the crisis. The city could have more than 100,000 migrants under its care by 2025, the mayor said, about twice the number who are currently living in the city’s homeless shelters. City officials had previously projected that it would cost $4 billion through the next fiscal year to process and care for the 96,000 migrants who have arrived in the city since the spring of 2022. Officials said they had raised the estimate as migrants continued to arrive in the city by the thousands.

Persons: Eric Adams Locations: New York City

When it comes to passenger rail in the the U.S., Americans have one option — Amtrak, which is often plagued with high ticket prices and delays. Brightline, which is owned by Fortress Investment Group, thinks that privatized passenger rail in the U.S. could be a better way. It was the first privately funded passenger rail built in the U.S. in over 100 years. Brightline is also making strides to create the first dedicated high-speed passenger rail line in the U.S. connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas. "We are planning to make our project, as I call it, the blueprint for America's high-speed rail industry.

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“This is a room full of people who truly believe in the ability to go up against Adams and win,” said Cristina González, one of the hosts, on Thursday, after word of the meeting leaked. Mr. Adams will likely be a heavy favorite to capture a second term. He remains broadly popular with the coalition of Black and Latino voters outside of Manhattan who sent him to Gracie Mansion. Evan Thies, a spokesman for the Adams campaign, said in a statement that the mayor had lowered crime and “invested billions of dollars in working people” and that polls showed he had strong support from New Yorkers. “The fact that these folks would rather play politics in some back room two years before the election, instead of help the mayor help working people, tells you all you need to know about what they really care about: their own power,” he said.

Persons: Adams, ”, Cristina González, Gracie, Evan Thies Organizations: Democratic, New Yorkers Locations: Manhattan, New

☆ New York City Tells Migrants There’s ‘No Guarantee’ of Finding Help Here
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

New York City will immediately begin discouraging asylum seekers from seeking refuge here, distributing fliers at the southern border that warn migrants there is “no guarantee” they will receive shelter or services, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday. “We have no more room in the city,” Mr. Adams said during a news conference at City Hall. Mr. Adams said the city would intensify efforts to help the migrants connect with family, friends or outside networks in order to find alternative housing arrangements. If alternative housing arrangements are not available, single adult asylum seekers will have to return to the intake center and reapply for housing. It is unclear what would happen if there is not housing available at the intake centers.

Persons: Eric Adams, Mr, Adams Organizations: City Hall Locations: York City

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNew York City taxis battle Uber and Lyft for ridersNew York's yellow taxis are an iconic symbol synonymous with the city. But taxis have had to contend with a host of issues. Medallion prices were artificially inflated in the early 2010's due to predatory lending forcing many owner-operators into bankruptcy. The industry has also been overwhelmed by ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft. Today roughly 13,000 yellow taxis compete with about 80,000 ride-share drivers.

Persons: Uber Organizations: New Locations: New York City

New York City's yellow taxis have been a symbol of the metropolis for decades. But taxi drivers only make up about 10% of the total driver landscape in the city — giving way to Uber and Lyft . In addition, to driving a taxi, drivers have to own or lease a medallion, which can cost a fortune. Prices subsequently tanked with the rise of Uber and Lyft which caused great anguish for drivers who owned their own medallion. Now, taxi drivers are fighting for space in the industry as they recover from the medallion crisis and COVID-19 pandemic.

Persons: it's, hailers, David Do Organizations: National Library of Medicine, New York, New York City Taxi, Limousine Commission Locations: York, New York City

☆ When Signs of Trouble Appear, Mayor Adams Turns to His Religious Base
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Jeffery C. Mays | More About Jeffery C. Mays | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The next day, a longtime associate of Mr. Adams had been charged in a straw donor scheme to raise money for his mayoral campaign; the mayor was not implicated. Amid the wave of negative news, Mr. Adams chose to lay low. “Hard is having someone talk down to you and expect for you to take it no matter what they say and what they do,” Mr. Adams told the parishioners. Carmel Baptist Church and the Fire Department chaplain, conducted a morning prayer with Mr. Adams. Andrew M. Cuomo was being investigated for sexual harassment, he visited a Black church in Harlem with political leaders, and was often photographed with Latino and Black members of the clergy.

Persons: —, Adams, Mr, “, ”, V, Simpson Turner, Eric Adams, Andrew M, Cuomo Organizations: New York Times, Christian Cultural Center, Carmel Baptist Church, Fire Department Locations: Mt, Carmel, ”, Harlem

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