Electric Vehicle Push Is Sparking Massive Deforestation, Environmental Damage

A major nickel mine in a Philippines rainforest has continued to expand, mowing down acres of trees as global demand for minerals essential for electric vehicle manufacturing surges. The Rio Tuba mine…

Democrat Opponent Of Anti-Big Tech Bills Says Her Daughter’s Google Job Doesn’t Influence Her

One of the leading Democratic voices against antitrust legislation targeting Big Tech says her daughter’s job on Google’s legal team doesn’t affect her policy positions. Democratic California Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a senior…

Former Democratic Mayor Writes Scathing Op-Ed After Philadelphia’s DA Denies There’s Major Crime Problem

Former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter, a Democrat, issued a rebuke of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, castigating Krasner for his positions on crime which Nutter alleged led to a record increase in…

Rep Ayanna Pressley Announces Resolution To Strip Boebert From Committees Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced Wednesday a resolution to strip Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of her committees over her repeated anti-Muslim remarks. The resolution comes days after Boebert likened Minnesota…

Bergen County Company Admits Price Gouging KN95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, company today admitted its role in price gouging a chain of New Jersey grocery stores in connection with the sale of KN95 masks during…

Watertown Man Sentenced to 68 Months for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Kavon Mason, age 33, of Watertown, New York, was sentenced today in federal court in Binghamton to 68 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to distributing and conspiring…

Schenectady Woman Sentenced For Unlawfully Possessing a Defaced Firearm and Distributing Heroin

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Nakia Barber, age 46, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to time served (approximately 3 months), followed by 3 years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a…

Former Chief Deputy Nassau County Executive Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Obstructing Justice

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Richard “Rob” Walker, the former Chief Deputy County Executive under former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joan…

Bethel Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on December 6, 2021, James Bannister, 57, of Bethel, Vermont pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess…

Queens Pharmacist Indicted for Conspiring to Accept Kickbacks and Making False Statements

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, an indictment was unsealed charging Bruce Snipas, the owner and pharmacist-in-charge of B&E Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“B&E”) in Rego Park, New York, with conspiracy to make…

Employees of Mechanical Contractors Charged with Conspiracy and Fraud Offenses

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that a New Hampshire resident and a Connecticut resident have been charged in separate criminal complaints with conspiracy…

NYT Alleges Biden’s Failed Banking Pick Saule Omarova Was ‘Painted’ As A Communist By Republicans And ‘Lobbyists’

The New York Times alleged that Republicans and bank lobbyists “painted” President Joe Biden’s pick for a top banking regulator as a communist because she was born in the Soviet Union. Biden…

Pool heater thieves with caught red-handed in Freeport

FREEPORT, Fla— Two men are facing felony charges following an unusual string of burglaries in Walton County. Between November 20th and November 28th Walton County Sheriff’s Office received four separate reports in…

One Virginia CASH4LIFE Ticket Wins $1K a Week for Life

TRENTON, NJ – One Virginia Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn for the Saturday, December 4, drawing winning the $1,000 a week for life second prize. In addition, 8,994…

Governor Phil Murphy deploys National Guard to enforce vaccine mandate targeting Republicans in state capitol

TRENTON, NJ – If you’re not watching closely to what is happening in New Jersey, you might not know that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are running a dry…

Hedge Fund Legend Gives Up Huge Collection Of Stolen Antiquities

Hedge fund manager and philanthropist Michael Steinhardt surrendered antiquities worth roughly $70 million, and he has been banned for life from acquiring such artifacts in the future, the Manhattan district attorney announced…

Nearly 600 Scientists, Mathematicians Rip California’s Woke Math Curriculum Plans

Nearly 600 scientists and mathematicians have signed a letter conveying “deep concern” over California’s recent steps to reform its mathematics curriculum for K-12 students that are purportedly designed to close gaps in…

White House Report Flags Hunter Biden’s Industry As Potential Hotbed For ‘Financial Crimes’

The White House flagged the art market as a potential vector for financial corruption in a report Monday, but it made no mention of the ethical concerns raised by watchdogs surrounding Hunter…

Former Head of LADWP Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bribery Charge

INFORMATION PLEA AGREEMENT LOS ANGELES – The former general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has agreed to plead guilty to a federal…

CBL/BFL Gang Member Convicted Of Two Murders In Aid Of Racketeering, And Multiple Other Charges, Sentenced To Life In Prison

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that CBL/BFL Gang member Dalvon Curry, 25, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted by a…

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