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New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Anti-Zohran Mamdani ‘move to Ohio' billboard in Times Square ripped by NYers: ‘Why would we even go there?'
Move to Ohio? Ohi-no. Proud New Yorkers ripped an anti-Zohran Mamdani billboard Monday for urging them to move to Ohio — finding the prospect as unappetizing as a bowl of Cincinnati chili. 'Why would we move to Ohio? We live in New York,' said confused construction worker Leroy Lewis, 44, when asked about the massive Times Square ad. Another passerby overhead by The Post near 48th Street and Seventh Avenue was anything but 'Midwest nice,' saying: 'What the actual f–k?' Advertisement 6 The anti-Zohran Mamdani billboard drew confusion over its design and mockery over its 'Move to Ohio!' message. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post 6 'Why would we move to Ohio?' said construction worker Leroy Lewis. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post The befuddling billboard debuted Monday in support of Vivek Ramaswamy's Republican gubernatorial candidacy in the Buckeye State. Advertisement But locals and tourists alike found the billboard's initial poor design and message so wrongheaded it rivaled the Mistake By The Lake, the not-so-affectionate nickname for Cleveland. The sign was split into two halves, with the first depicting the 'radical socialist' Mamdani and asking 'Ready to flee NYC?' The sunnier second half showed Ramaswamy's grinning face matched with the message 'Move to Ohio!' But the invitation to Big Apple denizens worried about the left-wing mayoral contender's lead in the November election was lost on many because of its initial design. Advertisement 6 For much of Monday, all pedestrians saw of the billboard was Vivek Ramaswamy smiling at them. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post 6 The billboard tries to capitalize on fears of socialist mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post 6 New Yorkers didn't appear to be so worried about Mamdani that they'd move to Ohio. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post For much of the day, the billboard wrapped around a Times Square building, making it impossible to see Mamdani and Ramaswamy together. It was later changed so both pols appeared side-by-side. Advertisement Still, onlookers didn't seem likely to book it to the Midwest flyover state. 'What's in Ohio? Why would you even go there?' said Mary Kennedy, 18, who was visiting New York from Houston, Texas. 'I don't have any thoughts on Ohio. We kind of just pass through there. It's just not a place you go.' Ricardo H., who works in finance, scoffed at both moving to Ohio and Ramaswamy's billboard. 'No, absolutely not, it looks like a smear campaign,' he said. 6 The billboard has since been changed to make Mamdani and Ramaswamy appear side-by-side. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post But a lone Ohio denizen in the Times Square hubbub stuck up for his much-derided home state. Sammy Anderson, 23, a college football player who was born and raised in Dayton, said he'd encourage people to move to a largely rural state where 'everything's so close.' Advertisement 'I mean, it's just a different experience, a different way of living,' he said. The proud son of Ohio then had this to say about New York City: 'I'm so overstimulated.'
New York Post
07-07-2025
- New York Post
At long last? TSA rumored to roll back dreaded security check-point rule — as early as today
Well, this doesn't sock. At long last, the Travel Security Administration (TSA) appears to be rolling back one of its most-hated airport security rules. As of July 7, according to an internal memo reported on by numerous travel industry sources, passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes at agency checkpoints. Advertisement Shoe, baby, shoe: Rumor has it the TSA is rolling back the decades-old take-off-your-shoe rule at security. Monkey Business – The document is said to have cited technological advancements and a reevaluation of potential threats as deciding factors in the shoe statute's reversal, One Mile At A Time stated. The change is in fact being rolled out at airports across the country today, according to aviation insider blog View From The Wing. Advertisement Travelers who apply and are cleared for TSA Pre-Check have long been able to enjoy not walking on filthy airport floors in stocking feet, but now, the rest of us will be able to experience the sensation — for the first time since 'Shoe Bomber' Richard Reid smuggled explosives on board in his footwear back in 2001. Children under 12 and travelers above 75 were also previously exempt from the widely detested decree. There are said to be caveats, however — passengers must be in possession of an approved, now-required Real ID document, and must not require special screening, according to reports. The policy had been in place since 2001, after 'Shoe Bomber' Richard Reid smuggled explosives in his footwear. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post Advertisement A spokesperson for the agency would not confirm the rumors. 'TSA and DHS are always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture. Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels,' they told The Post. The good news appears to have first been reported on by former TSA officer @travelwiththeharmony, in a now-popular a TikTok post. Advertisement Travelers took to the comments to share their thoughts on the potential new rule, and reactions ranged from excited to deeply disturbed. 'I'm sooooooo happy! This just changed my airport fit game,' rejoiced one fashion-forward flyer, and others were on the same page, looking forward to the more streamlined screening. Meanwhile, another camp of passengers with long memories fretted over potential security implications the rollback would have. And other frequent flyers were already betting on the next onerous requirement to be scrapped — for example, the large electronic removals policy, given the widespread implementation of more detailed x-ray screening technology. Though, given recent awkward airport security moments like a woman who was pulled aside for having a rotisserie chicken in her bag, perhaps further changes are a little further down the line. Aside from eliminating another humiliating airport ritual, the sudden shoe shift could also lead to increased efficiency — those who sport lace-up sneakers and employ the bunny-ear method will have to find another way to hinder fellow passengers.
New York Post
05-07-2025
- New York Post
Hundreds of accused murderers, thieves and sex offenders, including illegal migrants, nabbed in sweeping federal operation
They brought the hammer down on the worst of the worst. Federal authorities have swept up 264 wanted criminals — including illegal migrants — in New Jersey in an ongoing mission dubbed 'Operation Apex Hammer' that nabbed suspects wanted for murder, robbery and sexual offenses, including those against children. Those arrested include 17 homicide suspects, 95 gang members, including several others wanted for serious violent and sexual offenses, federal officials said. 4 Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba called the collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement 'a major success in combating violent crime and restoring public safety.' Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post U.S. Marshal Juan Mattos Jr. and Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba called the collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement 'a major success in combating violent crime and restoring public safety.' 'We are doing multiple cases at once to make sure that we clean up as quickly as possible,' Habba told Fox News of the operation in June. 'Violent crime is number one. It is very clear from this administration. That is all we're focused on.' At least two of the suspects were illegal immigrants, police sources said. The suspects had 2,625 prior arrests among them, or about 10 each, officials said. Illegal Guatemalan immigrant Lorenzo Benitez, 54, was arrested on June 4 in Plainfield, N.J., and faces multiple counts of sexual assault in Keansburg, N.J., law enforcement officials said. Darlin Franco-Guzman, 25, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was wanted in Baltimore County, MD, for burglary and attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, and was arrested on June 10th in Trenton, the officials said. 4 The operation netted 264 major criminals, including murderers and gang members. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post 4 The sweep involved federal, state and local police agencies. Mariusz – The other fugitives' crimes ranged from kidnapping and sex assault to a drive-by shooting murder. Stephen Bullock, 32, was arrested on June 13 on charges that he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulting a 76-year-old woman in Camden County. Shawn Davis, 38, was arrested in Brooklyn for a 2024 homicide in Trenton, according to officials. Luis Duval-Jimenez, 31, was being sought for allgedly running over a police officer in South Brunswick in May. Trasuf Bennett, 20, and an unidentified juvenile accomplice were arrested on June 19 for the drive-by shooting murder of a 20-year-old man in Milleville, N.J., officials said. 4 The fugitives had 2,625 prior arrests among them collectively, officials said. Christopher Sadowski Francisco Ruiz, 67, was wanted for sexual assault by contact, terroristic threats, endangering the welfre of a child and criminal restraint, officials said. He was arrested on June 20 in Bayonne. Officers also seized 14 illegal firearms during the operation. Additional reporting by Tina Moore
New York Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Queens bus routes see upheaval as MTA sends ‘ambassadors,' CEO to warn riders ofchanges
The MTA launched a major overhaul of the Queens bus system — with trained 'ambassadors' deployed into the community to warn riders of the upheaval. MTA CEO Janno Lieber showed up to join the ambassadors to speak to community members Monday — one day after the launch of the redesign, which includes 16 new routes, 67 changed routes and five discontinued routes. 'We're spending $35 million more a year to give Queens better, faster bus service,' Lieber said at a press conference outside the Main St/Kissena Blvd Q20 bus stop. 'These are real benefits for people in Queens. This is what good government looks like.' Advertisement The changes are the first phase of the long-awaited Queens Bus Network Redesign project, which is the most recent change to the borough's bus routes since the 1950s. The MTA launched 16 new bus routes, changed 67 routes, and discontinued five routes as part of the long-awaited first phase of the Queens Bus Network Redesign project, which launched Sunday. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post The changes include rush routes that have been added to quickly bring passengers from underserved areas to transit hubs, such as Jamaica and Flushing, officials announced For example, one route, the Q13, will be designed to shuttle passengers between Bell Boulevard in Bayside and Flushing, Chris Pangilinan, the MTA's 'Bus Boss,' explained to reporters and commuters. Advertisement The ambassadors — numbering in the hundreds — are tasked with informing the roughly 800,000 commuters impacted of the new route changes, Lieber said. 27-year-old MTA worker, Charlie Zhen, who is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, explains the route changes to commuters. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post Still, language barriers and the long-time rituals of some commuters made residents uneasy about the new changes. Advertisement While handing out pamphlets to explain the changes in service on the Q20 to bus passengers, Lieber was met with confused looks from passengers who did not speak English, The Post observed. They were later reassured by a 27-year-old MTA worker, Charlie Zhen, who is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese and could explain the route changes. Pamphlets were also translated into Chinese to increase their readability for some passengers. 'It's good. It's better for me. I knew. The signs in my language,' said 67-year-old Flushing resident Xi Jin. Advertisement Omar, 22, said he was glad he wasn't affected directly by the changes, as he was heading to his job as a security guard in the Bronx on the Q44. 'It's a good thing for me, nothing changed. I don't need any more aggravation. You got the heat, the humidity, the crowds just to go to work… going to work is aggravating enough,' he said. The second phase of the redesign will be implemented on Aug. 31, officials said.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
ICE ships hundreds of migrants out of Newark detention center where four detainees escaped
Hundreds of dangerous illegal migrant criminals have been shipped out of a New Jersey detention center, leaving the controversial ICE facility at just 20% capacity — after four violent detainees escaped last week during an 'uprising.' The 1,000-bed Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark — the largest of its type on the East Coast — is now holding only roughly 200 migrants, a Homeland Security official told The Post. The facility has been a lightning rod of controversy, with Newark Mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka arrested by the feds during a protest at the center last month and four detainees escaping last week during a revolt. 3 Delaney Hall Detention Facility is the largest such facility on the East Coast. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post It is unclear exactly how many illegal migrants have been moved out, but sources said they are all hardened criminals, including killers and rapists. The detainees have been taken to other detention centers in Texas and Pennsylvania. Insiders have largely blamed the private contractor running Delaney Hall — which only reopened in May — for the prison break. GEO Group needs to properly 'ensure security and staffing' and put in place 'proper procedures' before it can 'repopulate' the massive center, a source said. 'But for now, it's going to be brought down to lower-level detainees until they get to the bottom of what exactly happened and hold them accountable for where they failed,' the insider said. ICE awarded GEO Group a 15-year, $1 billion contract to operate the detention center in February. The detention center had 'a large amount' of violent illegal migrant criminals because 'Newark is a cesspool of crime' and a sanctuary city, the source groused. The four illegal migrants who fled the facility were behind bars for assault and burglary charges — and one of the escapees is still on the loose, sources said. 3 Protesters have recently demonstrated outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility. Aristide Economopoulos Sources also blamed Baraka, who staged a protest with several Garden State Democratic members of Congress outside Delaney Hall when it opened in May, claiming it did not have the required permits to operate. 'That just speaks to the mayor and his sanctuary policies, and he would rather have criminals out on the streets … You've got him leading protests where they're distracting from the security,' a source said. 'That compromises the security of the facility when you have attention out front from violent, rowdy protesters who are banging on our security gates,' the source added. Protests have continued at the facility, including one on the day of the prison break. GEO Group didn't immediately respond to The Post's request for comment. 3 DHS asserts there was no 'widespread unrest' during the prison break. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post The four detainees escaped Friday during an 'uprising' within the facility and somehow broke through a 'drywall with a mesh interior' in a unit that connected to an exterior wall and into the parking lot, US Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) said at a news conference. However, DHS contradicted the claim, stating that there had been no 'widespread unrest' on the day the group escaped.
