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Bodega Clerk’s Self-Defense Turned Fatal: NYC Lawyers Claim Overkill

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Harlem bodega clerk Jose Alba, who made international headlines in July 2022 after fatally stabbing a violent customer in a dispute over chips, is facing contradicting opinions about his self-defense claim. City lawyers argue that Alba went overboard during the life-and-death struggle, while Mayor Adams maintains that he was simply defending himself. The clash between these perspectives came to light in Manhattan federal court papers filed by the city’s lawyers seeking to have Alba’s wrongful arrest suit dismissed. According to the city’s lawyers, Alba’s arrest was reasonable because he allegedly acted as the aggressor in … Read more

Notorious NYC Landlord Faces Arrest for Ignoring Court-Ordered Repairs, Could Go to Jail for 60 Days

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NEW YORK CITY – A Manhattan judge has ordered the arrest of Daniel Ohebshalom, one of the most notorious landlords in New York City, for failing to make court-ordered repairs at two Washington Heights properties. Ohebshalom, who topped the public advocate’s recent “worst landlords” list, faces up to two months in jail for repeatedly neglecting mandatory repairs, according to Judge Jack Stoller. This represents a rare instance of a landlord facing jail time for substandard living conditions. Ohebshalom allegedly ignored scheduled appointments and failed to address nearly 700 violations across the two buildings, which include … Read more

NYC Mayor Calls for Deportation of Migrants Who Commit Serious Crimes, Sparks Debate on Sanctuary City Status

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New York City, NY – In the wake of highly publicized crimes allegedly committed by migrants, Mayor Eric Adams has shown support for modifying the laws that establish New York as a sanctuary city. Adams stated that migrants who commit serious crimes should be deported, and the city should be able to cooperate with federal ICE agents. During a news conference, the mayor emphasized the need to address repeated criminal behavior and the inability to collaborate with ICE. Just yesterday, Mayor Adams expressed his belief that the sanctuary city law needs to be altered. He … Read more

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Modification of Sanctuary City Law to Deport Violent Criminal Migrants

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NEW YORK CITY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling for modifications to the city’s sanctuary city law, suggesting that migrants who commit violent crimes should be eligible for deportation. Adams made these comments in response to growing criticism of migration into the city from both lawmakers and law enforcement. He has previously urged the Biden administration and Congress for additional aid to help migrants obtain work visas and secure housing support. According to Adams, the majority of migrants in the city are looking for employment opportunities, and he finds it perplexing that … Read more