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UPI
29-07-2025
- Health
- UPI
U.S. border officials: Our work balances 'enforcement with empathy'
U.S. Customs and Border Protection since 2019 has partnered with the Global Medical Relief Fund, a New York-based nonprofit, to provide humanitarian assistance and medical relief to children in over 64 nations. File Photo (2024) by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- In a time when many Americans disapprove of current U.S. immigration efforts, officials at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday pointed out that CBP does more than protect Americans from illegal activity at the nation's borders. Since 2010, the New York office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has partnered with the nonprofit Global Medical Relief Fund to provide assistance in a series of humanitarian acts and medical relief to children in over 64 nations. "U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for protecting the country," Frank Russo, field director of the CBP's New York office, noted in a statement. But border agency officials spoke of a "commitment" to "balancing enforcement with empathy." On Tuesday, the federal government revealed that last year in June three young adult victims of violent attacks in Tanzania linked to tribal and ritualistic beliefs "were able to receive urgent medical care and prosthetics in the United States" due to CBP and GMRF working hand-in-hand. The three young African natives born albino were, according to officials, "targeted and mutilated due to superstitions that their body parts bring good luck." They were lifted to the United States and stayed on Staten Island at GMRF's Dare to Dream House in New York for children getting medical treatment. The Staten Island-based GMF sees support from a network of international embassies and medical entities such as Shriners Children's in Philadelphia. Officials noted that whole the three albino survivors had since aged out of pediatric care, private medical company Med East had stepped-up to provide new prosthetics for the Tanzanian natives at no cost. Russo reportedly visited the group. On Tuesday he called the CBP job "incredibly challenging." GMRF claims 500 children in 59 countries have been helped by their work with at 1 million "lives changed." However, the "commitment" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to balance empathy and enforcement arrived as other federal law enforcement agencies, particularly U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has seen a barrage of criticism. ICE has faced waves of public backlash and negative media attention, including recent attempts on the lives of ICE agents in the Trump administration's bid to curtail illegal immigration due to what many say has been unprofessional behavior and other questionable acts. But Russo says efforts like CBP's work with Global Medical Relief Fund are "immensely rewarding and demonstrate the humanitarian side of what we do." Meanwhile, the two entities on August 17 are set to welcome others via Dubai in the Middle East on a flight that will bring medical care and critical supplies in the area of prosthetic body parts.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gov. Kathy Hochul open to redistricting New York amid Trump push for Republican seats
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said she's open to congressional redistricting in New York to boost Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid President Trump's push to redraw red states like Texas to help Republicans keep control of the House. With Trump aiming to squeeze at least five more GOP seats in the Lone Star State, Hochul said Democrats should be open to hitting back by redrawing New York's 26 districts to benefit Team Blue. 'All's fair in love and war' Hochul said during an unrelated event in her home town of Buffalo. 'If there's other states violating the rules and are trying to give themselves an advantage, all I'll say is, I'm going to look at it closely.' Hochul said she's determined to respond in kind if Republicans game the system in red states in an effort to cling to power in what is looming as a tough political climate in 2026. 'I'm not surprised that they're trying to break the rules to get an advantage,' Hochul added. 'But that's undemocratic, and not only are we calling them out, we're also going to see what our options are.' Hochul said she would confer with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader, about a path forward on redistricting in New York, where Democrats now hold 19 seats and Republicans have seven. Republicans hold the House by a slim seven-vote margin, and history says parties of the sitting president usually lose more seats than that in a midterm after winning election. Jeffries said this week that Democrats in New York and other blue states should consider all options if Trump and Republicans choose the political nuclear option by ripping up the Texas map in the middle of the decade. 'Every single state is going to have to do the same thing because Republicans are desperate,' Jeffries told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Redistricting in New York, California and several other Democratic states would be a significantly tougher lift legally and maybe politically than in Texas or other red states. New York's constitution only allows for redistricting to take place once a decade and it's unclear how or if Democrats could get around that provision. The liberal-led state's highest court would have to weigh in on any effort to redraw the districts. If Democrats could get over legal hurdles, they could potentially use their supermajorities in the state Assembly and Senate to bulldoze the suggestions of a bipartisan, independent redistricting committee. Election analysts believe New York maps could be tweaked to give Democrats the upper hand in at least 22 or 23 districts, a gain of three or four seats compared to the current map. The most obvious tweaks would involve eliminating Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' edge in her Staten Island-based district by including deep-blue parts of Brooklyn; redrawing Long Island to give Democrats an advantage in Rep. Nick LaLota's East End district; and rejiggering the Westchester County-based swing district represented by Rep. Mike Lawler to make it impossible for him to win reelection. A creative redrawing of far upstate districts could solidify Rep. Josh Riley's hold on his battleground NY-19 district in the Catskills and perhaps give Democrats a chance to oust Rep. Claudia Tenney by packing Republicans into neighboring red districts. Texas Republicans, who control the entire state government as well as a conservative-dominated court system, are holding a special legislative session to consider re-divvying up the state's 38 districts, which are now split 25-12 in favor of Republicans, with one deep-blue Houston seat vacant. The GOP is also hoping to redraw Ohio to pick up three seats and have discussed moves to redraw maps in Indiana and Missouri too. California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is vowing to hit back by seeking to divide up the heavily Democratic Golden State to win a handful more seats. _____
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Get best ticket prices for Wu-Tang Clan at MSG Prudential Center
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It's almost time to 'Exit the 36 Chambers.' This month, Wu-Tang Clan conclude their farewell 'Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour' with special guest Run The Jewels. Then, after that, RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa and Cappadonna along with Young Dirty Bastard will go their separate ways. However, before calling it quits, the legendary Staten Island-based group have a pair of Tri-state concerts remaining on their itinerary before throwing in the towel. First up, the 'C.R.E.A.M.' group swoops into New York City's Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, July 16. Shortly after, the nonet (aka nine-member group) rock Newark, NJ's Prudential Center on Thursday, July 17. Their tour wraps at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, July 18. 'Every show hits different now,' Young Dirty Bastard told The Post in an exclusive interview. 'It's sacred, legacy stamped. When that crowd goes wild and screams ODB, it's spiritual, man. Moms roll through with their babies, kids goin' berserk in the pit. That generational love is real proof that Wu-Tang's for the children, fo' real.' At all shows, Wu-Tang plays a four-act career-spanning set. Based on our findings at Set List FM, they took 31 songs to the stage at a recent show in Quebec City, Canada, which included fan favorites like 'Bring da Ruckus,' 'Protect Ya Neck,' 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya,' 'Got Your Money' and GZA's classic 'Liquid Swords' among others including a surprise Barbara Streisand cover. If you want need to be there for these final gigs, last-minute tickets are available. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one of these three shows was for their night in Newark; tickets start at $46 including fees on Vivid Seats. Not bad for a goodbye from one of the most influential Hip-Hop acts of all time. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Wu-Tang Clan ticket prices All upcoming show dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: Wu-Tang Clan tour dates Ticket prices start at July 14 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, CA $39 (including fees) July 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY $138 (including fees) July 17 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ $46 (including fees) July 18 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA $90 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Wu-Tang Clan set list As noted above, WTC performed in Quebec City's Laval Place on July 13. Here's what made the cut, according to Set List FM. Set I 01.) 'Bring da Ruckus' 02.) 'Clan in da Front' 03.) 'Da Mystery of Chessboxin'' 04.) 'Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing To F— Wit' 05.) 'Method Man' 06.) 'Shame on a N—-' 07.) 'Protect Ya Neck' 08.) 'Commercial for One Spoon of Chocolate' Set II 09.) 'The Way We Were' (Barbra Streisand cover) 10.) 'Can It Be All So Simple' 11.) 'Holla' (Ghostface Killah song) 12.) 'Rainy Dayz' (Ghostface Killah and Raekwon cover) 13.) 'Criminology' (Raekwon song) 14.) ''97 Mentality' (Cappadonna song) 15.) 'Above the Clouds' (Gang Starr cover) 16.) 'Incarcerated Scarfaces' (Raekwon song) 17.) 'Ice Cream' (Raekwon song) 18.) 'Release Yo' Delf' (Method Man song) 19.) 'Bring the Pain' (Method Man song) 20.) 'I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By' (Method Man song) 21.) 'Commercial for Wu-Tang: Rise Of The Deceiver' ((Wu-Tang Video Game)) Set III 23.) 'Liquid Swords' (GZA/Genius song) 24.) 'Duel of the Iron Mic' (GZA/Genius song) 25.) '4th Chamber' (GZA/Genius song) 26.) 'Gravel Pit' 27.) 'Run' (Cappadonna song) 28.) 'No Said Date' (Masta Killa song) 29.) 'Tearz' 30.) 'Commercial for Purple Tape Files' (Raekwon new release) Set IV 31.) 'Reunited' 32.) 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya' (Ol' Dirty Bastard song) 33.) 'Got Your Money' (Ol' Dirty Bastard song) 34.) 'C.R.E.A.M.' 35.) 'Triumph' Run The Jewels Before taking the stage, Killer Mike and El-P will electrify audiences with their fiery brand of Hip-Hop at all shows. For those not familiar with their urgent sound, you can fix that right now by checking out Run The Jewels' complete discography here. Young Dirty Bastard projects On top of the tour, Young Dirty Bastard has quite a few irons in the fire. Once the run is done, he told the New York Post he'll 'be dropping new music, co-producing a horror film with the Soska twins alongside my business partner and manager, Danny Hamilton, launching my reality show, 'Family Jones,' in partnership with Megalomedia—where I'll focus on writing, acting, and producing—and introducing my new brand, Dirty Magic.' He also told us he's building his own legacy these days and will be 'droppin' new music with Sega Shinobi and solo drops. Watch for the Dirty Magic x Sega Shinobi collab, where hip-hop meets gaming clan style, passin' that torch forward.' Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2025 While Wu-Tang's last tour is essential for any self-respecting Hip-Hop fan, here are five more timeless acts you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Lil Wayne • Tyler, The Creator • Ice Cube • NBA Youngboy • Wiz Khalifa with Sean Paul and Da Baby Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
