NYC to Shut Down Migrant Shelters Amid Plummeting Arrivals, Saving Billions

Declining numbers of asylum seekers lead to closure of additional migrant shelters in New York

Mayor Eric Adams is taking steps to shut down emergency migrant shelters  in New York City and five upstate counties due to a significant decrease in the number of people arriving. The Adams administration is searching for alternate sites to accommodate the 1,800 asylum seekers currently residing in the Floyd Bennett Field tent complex. They … Read more

Arizona AG Indicts Two for Alleged $110K Fraud in Scholarship Program

Arizona AG Indicts Two for Alleged $110K Fraud in Scholarship Program

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the indictment of Johnny Lee Bowers and Ashley Meredith Hewitt, also known as Ashley Hopkins, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. Charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery are pending against the pair for allegedly submitting fraudulent applications for … Read more

Copenhagen, NY Buried Under Snow as Thundersnow Dumps Over 4 Feet in Historic Storm

A powerful winter storm fueled by lake-effect snow has hit western and northern New York, with the town of Copenhagen, near Lake Ontario, taking the brunt of the impact. Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Copenhagen recorded an astonishing 58.8 inches of snow. Some areas, like Barnes Corners, have seen over 5 feet of snow accumulation. … Read more

Massive Snow Bomb Buries Upstate New York Under 46 Inches of Snow

Deep Freeze and Heavy Snow Blanket U.S. as Thanksgiving Weekend Ends As Thanksgiving weekend concluded, much of the U.S. faced an Arctic chill, with freezing temperatures and significant snowfall affecting holiday travelers. While the cold snap disrupted daily life, it also created ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. Snowmobilers and skiers took advantage of the … Read more

Dozens of Avalanches Reported in Colorado Mountains Amid Evolving Persistent Slab Hazard

Since Thanksgiving, numerous avalanches have been reported across popular backcountry areas in Colorado, including Loveland Pass, Berthoud Pass, and Bald Mountain near Breckenridge. Colorado avalanche officials warn that conditions are evolving into a challenging and unpredictable persistent slab problem. Following a snowstorm that brought over 2 feet of snow to parts of the Colorado Rockies … Read more

Man Accused of Pimping Denver Women; Investigation Points to More Victims

A man from Los Angeles has been arrested on charges of attempting to exploit two women from Denver for prostitution, and authorities are now seeking additional victims. On Monday, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann revealed that 48-year-old Murlin Swanston was detained on suspicion of attempting to coerce the two women, whom he met on online … Read more

Ottumwa Firefighters Battle Separate Fires Over Thanksgiving Weekend

The Ottumwa Fire Department responded to two significant structure fires over the Thanksgiving weekend, the City of Ottumwa reported. The first incident occurred late Wednesday night, November 27, at 11:53 p.m., when firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire at 821 Allison Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the detached garage fully engulfed in flames. \ … Read more