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New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 19 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief opposing a new federal immigration policy that mandates indefinite detention of many undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing. The brief, filed in Bautista v. Noem challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) interpretation of immigration law. James and…
Doja Cat will return to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 with the first televised performance of her new single, “Jealous Type.” The five-time VMA winner and 2021 host last appeared in 2023, delivering a medley of “Attention,” “Paint the Town Red” and “Demons.” She will join Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Post Malone,…
Attorney General Letitia James on Monday asked a federal court to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests in immigration courthouses, calling the practice unlawful and dangerous. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, James argued that courthouse arrests deter immigrants from attending hearings, testifying…
On Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, the Metropolitan Pavilion at 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011, will host HUE Affair, the premier beauty and lifestyle exposition serving the northeastern corridor. The two‑day event runs from 1 PM to 6 PM EDT each day. HUE, which stands for Hair Unites Everyone, was founded to amplify the…
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on the gravest charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on July 2, 2025, while convicting him on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, court records show. Combs, 55, was found guilty of transporting women across state lines for prostitution under the…
New York Music Month, the city’s official celebration of its music industry, launched its 2025 festivities Tuesday with the annual NYMM Conference, a daylong event hosted at the NYU Skirball Center. Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program, the conference brings together more than 40 professionals…
The New York Knicks extended their postseason hopes with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win cuts Indiana’s series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6 in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, continuing his…
Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered. A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti…