NEW YORK, NY— Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled the next phase of subway service increases, set to improve transportation across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Effective Monday, enhanced weekday midday and evening services have been implemented on the B, D, J, and M lines, with trains now arriving every eight minutes. Starting this Saturday, July 6, the 3 and 5 lines will also see enhanced weekend service, with trains arriving every 10 minutes.
“While transit systems across the country were cutting service, I fought hard to save the MTA from the fiscal cliff and expand subway service in last year’s budget,” said Hochul. “These enhancements have brought more riders back to the system and provide more affordable and reliable transit for New Yorkers.”
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is also extending the Rockaway Park Shuttle to 10-car trains and lengthening the shuttle’s route to Rockaway Blvd on weekends through Labor Day. From 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, the extended shuttle will operate from Rockaway Blvd, offering beachgoers a convenient transfer to and from A trains serving the Lefferts Blvd and Far Rockaway branches.
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Video of President Biden Allegedly Passing Over Black Woman Goes Viral
WASHINGTON, DC— A video showing President Joe Biden appearing to pass over a Black woman during a public event has gone viral, igniting a wave of controversy and discussion on social media. The footage, which surfaced on Tuesday, shows the President interacting with a crowd but seemingly overlooking a Black woman who was attempting to engage with him.
Many people are already posting the clip of Biden ignoring this black woman, but her mistreatment by the Karen on her left needs to be seen as well. Here is the longer version.
I honestly feel bad for her. Please share, comment and retweet… pic.twitter.com/cqB2UizuDj
— Amanda Larreni (@AmandaLarreni) July 7, 2024
The incident occurred during a recent visit to a community event, where President Biden was greeting attendees and shaking hands. The video clip, widely shared and viewed millions of times, captures the moment when Biden moves past the woman despite her apparent effort to catch his attention. Critics have seized on the footage as an example of perceived racial insensitivity, while supporters argue it was an unintentional oversight in a crowded and chaotic environment.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions. Hashtags such as #BidenIgnoresBlackWoman and #ViralVideo have trended as users weigh in on the incident. Some commentators expressed disappointment and frustration, interpreting the action as a slight against the Black community. Others defended the President, suggesting that the video might not tell the full story and emphasizing his long-standing commitment to civil rights and racial equality.
The video is what White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre would call a ‘cheap fake’ as a full video was later released showing the President engaging the woman.
People can just go watch the full Madison Wisconsin rally instead of posting snippets to act like Biden ignored a black woman.
He literally hugged her in the beginning. If you watch the video he interacted with most everyone.
Full videohttps://t.co/OnreBDsfoJ pic.twitter.com/Mvb92d3Rgz
— Top (@Tops_opinion) July 6, 2024
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Choir Teacher Sentenced for Receiving Lewd Images of Children
McALLEN, TX – A 33-year-old Mexican citizen has been sentenced for receiving Lewd Images of Children, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Orlando Diaz-Ramirez pleaded guilty on September 8, 2023, admitting to receiving 300 videos of Lewd Images of Children from Israel Flores, 22, of Los Fresnos. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now sentenced Diaz to 97 months in federal prison. The court noted that Diaz had an additional eight gigabytes of child pornography on his Dropbox account and was employed as a choir teacher at a local middle school at the time of the offense. The court emphasized that Diaz’s actions contributed to the market for child pornography and the potential victimization of future children.
Flores was previously sentenced to 97 months in prison. Diaz and Flores are required to pay $24,000 and $21,000, respectively, to known victims. Both men will be ordered to register as sex offenders and serve five years of supervised release, which includes numerous restrictions on their access to children and the internet. As Diaz is not a U.S. citizen, he is expected to face removal proceedings following his sentence.
In October 2020, authorities identified an individual uploadingLewd Images of Children to a Dropbox account and linked the associated IP address to Diaz’s residence in Donna. In April 2021, authorities executed a federal search warrant at Diaz’s residence, where he admitted to downloading Lewd Images of Children via Kik and uploading it to his Dropbox account. Diaz also disclosed that he possessed a USB drive containing child pornography received from Flores.
The investigation highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to address and combat the distribution ofLewd Images of Children, underscoring the serious consequences for those involved in such activities.
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New Jersey MVC Announces Rollout of New Temporary Registration Tags
TRENTON, NJ— The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has announced the rollout of new temporary registration tags, designed to enhance security and reduce fraud. These temporary registration tags, also known as temporary registration certificates or “temp tags,” will feature a new format and print on paper with advanced security features, in line with the provisions of P.L.2023, c.285, passed in January 2024.
The rollout will be phased over the summer, with both old and new tags visible on the roads during the transition. The NJMVC expects to fully phase out the old tags by early fall. Motor vehicle dealers will be given time to adapt to the new tags and procedures, considering the logistical adjustments required and the 30-day issuance period for temporary tags.
The NJMVC will provide details about the new security features and issuance procedures to law enforcement and dealers soon. The new law also includes stricter penalties and fines for the fraudulent issuance, possession, or display of temporary registration tags. Additionally, a vehicle registry for dealers to share information with the NJMVC will be established, with a planned launch in 2025.
