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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Lefties' pro-migrant push-back on Tisch's e-bike crackdown is obscene
City Council lefties just proved again that they care a lot more about protecting law-breakers than the safety of law-abiding New Yorkers. Every. Single. Time. The proof? How they used a budget hearing to assail NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch for deciding to issue criminal summonses to law-breaking e-bike riders, instead of mere traffic-court tickets, to discourage reckless road behavior. Their gripe? A lot of e-bike riders are delivery drivers for food apps, and a lot of delivery drivers are illegal immigrants — who might get deported if slapped with a criminal summons. Ergo, the progressives insist, the NYPD should give up on any kind of meaningful consequences for every e-biker caught blasting through a red light, barreling down a sidewalk or otherwise putting other New Yorkers at risk. Yes, really. Queens Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán insisted cops will go out of their way to target minorities, offering this word-salad: 'A person who is more likely to be a person of color may end up in deportation proceedings. It's not just right.' No, what's 'not right' is pretending that basic public-safety enforcement is somehow racist. Meanwhile, Brooklyn's Lincoln Restler, a pro-cycling fanatic, worried about 'more people getting swept up in our criminal justice system who don't need it.' Obscene: He had the gall to oppose increased enforcement just days after a fast-moving e-bike rammed a 3-year-old girl, sending her to the hospital, in his own district. Nobody's getting 'swept up' in the justice system here as long as they simply obey the rules of the road. Tisch held her own against the avalanche of 'questions' that painted the NYPD as racist jackboots, rightly noting: 'This is not a war on e-bikes, this is a response to very real concerns that are widely held across virtually every borough, every New Yorker in this city.' She's spot-on: Most Gothamites have a story of a near-miss (or full-on collision) with an out-of-control cyclist, and it's only grown worse with the rise of e-bikes. Even Restler has admitted that dangerous e-bikes are one of his constituents' top worries; apparently, he just doesn't care. To these so-called progressives, the 'very real concerns' of everyday New Yorkers are irrelevant: Their overriding concern is that illegal migrants be treated as a protected class, able to break the law with impunity because they might — might — face larger consequences if they're held to the same standard as everyone else. And that's so important, they reason, that the NYPD mustn't enforce any law that 'asylum seekers' are supposedly especially likely to break. If a few more toddlers get mowed down because e-bikers get to ignore traffic laws — well, that's acceptable collateral damage. Cabán and Restler insist on ignoring the safety of the people they're supposed to represent to protect hypothetical lawbreakers. Their constituents should remember that come voting time.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Stiller talks bonding over basketball with Timothée Chalamet, a 'genuine Knicks fan through and through'
Ben Stiller has an incredible Hollywood resume as an actor, producer, director, and writer. But first and foremost, he's a Knicks fan. A staple at Madison Square Garden throughout the regular season and playoffs, Stiller has also been cheering on his Knicks on the road during the postseason, as he was in the building in Indiana for Game 4 against the Pacers, sitting next to fellow actor and diehard Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet. Advertisement Stiller and Chalamet have become quite the tandem when it comes to cheering on the Knicks, and Stiller explained on The Putback with Ian Begley, how he and Chalamet have formed a bond over their beloved team. 'We met each other over the years a few times and I'm a fan of his, he's a great actor, always seemed like a nice guy,' Stiller said. 'Saw him at some Knicks games and then we were at the Detroit series and were both looking to go to Detroit, so we decided to go together and got to know each other. 'Genuine Knicks fan through and through. New Yorker, New York kid, and has a true appreciation of the game and no trouble calling out the refs during a game, too.' While sitting courtside in Indiana, Stiller and Chalamet, along with Spike Lee, were the subject of a WWE-style roasting by TV personality and former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee. Advertisement "We got some bigwigs from the big city in the building. Spike Lee is here. Ben Stiller is here. Timothée Chalamet is here. Let's send these sons of bitches back to New York with their ears ringing," McAfee said to pump up the crowd during the fourth quarter of Game 4. Stiller was able to get a good laugh out of it, though, saying on The Putback that Indiana had an 'amazing, amazing atmosphere,' and that McAfee should head to the Big Apple for Thursday night's Game 5. "I have to say, I was not familiar with his game. I did not know that was coming," Stiller said. "I did know that Timothée has been on his show and I was like 'Oh, that's your boy, that's your guy,' so then when that happened I was a little bit like 'Whoa, okay.' But the WWE aspect, I get it. It's just not the way it happens in New York. Advertisement "He should come to the Garden for Game 5. They'll put him up on the screen and they'll show him punting the ball, and everybody will give him a nice cheer. That's how we do it in New York. "But I get it. It was fun. I feel like he was just trying to get the crowd riled up. It was a little bit out of the blue… it just seems a little cartoonish, but then again it goes with the WWE." Knicks fans can certainly expect to see Stiller and Chalamet on Thursday night at Game 5, as the Knicks look to stay alive and flip the momentum in the series, with Indiana up 3-1 in the best-of-seven set. Any chance we'll get to see the two actors mic'd up during the game? "They don't want to do that," Stiller said with a laugh. "I'm telling you." You can watch Stiller's full appearance on The Putback by clicking here.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kylie Jenner Just Poked Fun At Her And Timothée Chalamet's Sex Life With A Hilarious TikTok Repost, And People Can't Believe Their Eyes
If there's one man who can get an LA girl to start cheering for the New York Knicks, it's Timothée Chalamet. As you may have seen, Kylie Jenner has joined her native New Yorker boyfriend at Madison Square Garden to support his beloved Knicks on two occasions now. And on both of those occasions, the Knicks took home the win. Did someone say lucky charm? She's even been posting selfies in Knicks merch, too. It's that serious. And so, as the Knicks continue their bid to make it to the NBA finals, Kylie has poked some fun at her newfound support for the NY team — and it might actually be one of the realest things she's ever done. On May 29, shortly after she sat alongside Timmy to watch the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Kylie reposted an iconic clip from Sex and the City, shared by the official Max account on TikTok. Related: Sophie Turner Opened Up About Her "Incredibly Sad" Split From Joe Jonas In the clip, Carrie and Samantha are watching the Knicks game on TV, prompting Carrie to ask: 'When did we start caring about basketball?' Then, in true Samantha Jones style, she lets out a sigh of frustration and replies: 'Don is obsessed. I don't get laid unless the Knicks win.' HBO / Max / Via Did Kylie Jenner just repost a TikTok about the highs and lows of dating a hardcore sports fan while also giving us some insight into her and Timothée Chalamet's sex life? Yes, yes, she did. And the people couldn't be more obsessed. Related: 28 Celebs Who Never Seem To Get Canceled Despite Some Pretty Awful Behavior What a time to be alive. Kylie, you are a real one. Here's to plenty more Knicks wins. More on this Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, And Spike Lee Were Mercilessly Mocked At A Knicks Game, And Now Ben's Called Out The 'Weird' BehaviorEllen Durney · May 29, 2025 Kylie Jenner Was Always In A Black Dress During Awards Season With Timothée Chalamet, And Here's WhyMychal Thompson · May 29, 2025 Here's Where Kylie Jenner Apparently Stands On Having More Kids With Timothée ChalametEllen Durney · May 21, 2025 Also in Celebrity: "I Can't Emphasize Enough How Filthy Some Of These People Are": 39 Hollywood Secrets People Have Learned From Working With Celebs Also in Celebrity: If You Think You're Smarter Than The Average Celebrity, Prove It By Correctly Answering These Questions They Got Wrong On "Jeopardy" Also in Celebrity: 12 Celebs Who Came Out At A Young Age, And 13 Who Came Out Way Later In Life
Buzz Feed
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kylie Jenner Poked Fun At Timothée Chalamet Sex Life On TikTok
If there's one man who can get an LA girl to start cheering for the New York Knicks, it's Timothée Chalamet. As you may have seen, Kylie Jenner has joined her native New Yorker boyfriend at Madison Square Garden to support his beloved Knicks on two occasions now. And on both of those occasions, the Knicks took home the win. Did someone say lucky charm? She's even been posting selfies in Knicks merch, too. It's that serious. And so, as the Knicks continue their bid to make it to the NBA finals, Kylie has poked some fun at her newfound support for the NY team — and it might actually be one of the realest things she's ever done. On May 29, shortly after she sat alongside Timmy to watch the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Kylie reposted an iconic clip from Sex and the City, shared by the official Max account on TikTok. In the clip, Carrie and Samantha are watching the Knicks game on TV, prompting Carrie to ask: 'When did we start caring about basketball?' Then, in true Samantha Jones style, she lets out a sigh of frustration and replies: 'Don is obsessed. I don't get laid unless the Knicks win.' Did Kylie Jenner just repost a TikTok about the highs and lows of dating a hardcore sports fan while also giving us some insight into her and Timothée Chalamet's sex life? Yes, yes, she did. And the people couldn't be more obsessed. What a time to be alive. Kylie, you are a real one. Here's to plenty more Knicks wins.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bernard Kerik, head of New York police during 9/11, dies at 69
Bernard Kerik, New York City's former police commissioner during the 11 September 2001 attacks, has died aged 69. His death was confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, who said the former police officer died Thursday after a "private battle with illness." Kerik oversaw the police response to the deadliest terrorist attack in US history, and was later appointed by former US President George Bush as head of a provisional police force in Iraq. He pleaded guilty to charges of tax fraud in 2009 and served three years in prison, though he was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2020. Those who paid tribute to Kerik include former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was in office when Kerik served as commissioner of the NYPD, and current mayor Eric Adams. "We've been together since the beginning. He's like my brother," Giuiliani said Thursday on his show. "I was a better man for having known Bernie," Giuiliani said. "I certainly was a braver and stronger man." Adams, who had been friends with Kerik for nearly 30 years, said he had visited him in hospital before his death. "He was with his loved ones who are in my prayers tonight," Adams said in a statement. "He was a great New Yorker and American." Kerik, a former army veteran and a decorated law enforcement officer, rose up the ranks through his career, and was nearly tapped to run the Department of Homeland Security under Bush in 2004 before he abruptly withdrew his nomination. In 2009, Kerik pleaded guilty to federal charges after he was accused of lying to investigators about interest-free loans he received from an Israeli billionaire and a New York real estate magnet while he was in public office. He was granted a full pardon by Trump in 2020, and later joined Giuiliani's efforts to overturn Trump's election loss that same year. What happened on 9/11?
