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New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Blow to Biden-era Program Plunges Migrants Into Further Uncertainty
For thousands of migrants from some of the world's most unstable countries, the last several months in United States have felt like a life-or-death legal roller coaster. And after a Supreme Court ruling on Friday in favor of a key piece of the Trump administration's deportation effort, hundreds of thousands of migrants found themselves plunged once again into a well of uncertainty. They face the prospect that after being granted temporary permission to live in the United States, they will now be abruptly expelled and perhaps sent back to their perilous homelands. 'One court said one thing, another court said another, and that just leaves us all very confused and worried,' said Frantzdy Jerome, a Haitian who lives with his partner and their toddler in Ohio. Immigration lawyers reported that they had been fielding calls from families asking whether they should continue to go to work or school. Their clients, they say, were given permission to live and work temporarily in the United States. Now, with that permission revoked while legal challenges work their way through lower courts, many immigrants fear that any encounter with the police or other government agencies could lead to deportation, according to lawyers and community leaders. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
‘Deep concern and distress': Police investigating after 7 vehicles were vandalized at mosque
Durham police are investigating what they describe as a 'hate-motivated incident' after seven vehicles and the front door of a mosque in Orono Ont. were vandalized late Saturday night. In a post to social media, officials say officers were called to 111 Church St. North at around 10:30 p.m. for reports of damage to vehicles parked outside the mosque. Police say they are working closely with community leaders and have urged anyone with dashcam, cellphone, or surveillance footage from the area to come forward. 'We understand the fear and anxiety such events can create,' police wrote in a statement, adding that they remain committed to ensuring the safety of all residents. The investigation is ongoing but police are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Const. Chesson of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1613.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
‘Deep concern and distress': Police investigating after 7 vehicles were vandalized at mosque
Durham police are investigating what they describe as a 'hate-motivated incident' after seven vehicles and the front door of a mosque in Orono Ont. were vandalized late Saturday night. In a post to social media, officials say officers were called to 111 Church St. North at around 10:30 p.m. for reports of damage to vehicles parked outside the mosque. Police say they are working closely with community leaders and have urged anyone with dashcam, cellphone, or surveillance footage from the area to come forward. 'We understand the fear and anxiety such events can create,' police wrote in a statement, adding that they remain committed to ensuring the safety of all residents. The investigation is ongoing but police are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Const. Chesson of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1613.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Compton High School unveils news $200 million state-of-the-art campus, receives $10 million gift from Dr. Dre
Grammy-award-winning rapper and producer Dr. Dre and community leaders gathered on Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling Compton High School's new $200 million state-of-the-art campus. School board president Micah Ali told the crowd that the new campus was not only a celebration for the school but for the entire community. Ali said the project wouldn't have been possible without people believing that students in Compton deserve the best. Ali was standing in front of the new modern high school facility that spans across 31 acres and will serve more than 1,800 students. The school will include a half-size Olympic pool, a more than 36,000 square foot gymnasium and a 140,000 square foot academic building. Also at the ceremony was Compton native, Andre "Dr. Dre" Young. He was not only recognized at the event for being one of Compton's most prolific music moguls, but he was also recognized for his $10 million donation to the project. His donation went toward the Andre "Dr. Dre" Young Performing Arts Center, which features a state-of-the-art recording music studio and dons a mural of his face. "This is the type of building I would've loved to go to when I was growing up," he said. "Unfortunately, it wasn't here, but it's here now." Dr. Dre recalled being at the groundbreaking event three years ago. He said being able to see the idea come to fruition was special. "Compton is a breeding ground for talent," Dr. Dre said. "I'm standing here as literal proof that coming from Compton, that there is nothing that can stop me and everything and anything is possible." He encouraged students to take advantage of the new opportunities at the school, like the technological advancements. The newly completed high school replaces the previous one, which was almost 120 years old, officials said. The school will open for students in the fall.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Fury as major Florida city's historic art deco district under threat as developers plot wave of condos
Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco District is at risk of being torn down as developers look to replace historic buildings with high rise condos. Lawmakers have proposed an update to an Act which could pave the way for developers to bulldoze Miami Beach's art deco gems to make room for affordable housing projects. Some developers are looking at building apartment towers with more than 50 floors in the historic area, reported. Community leaders have hit back at the plans, arguing that removing the colorful buildings would fundamentally alter the community's identity. Miami Beach's Art Deco District runs between 5th Street and 23rd Street, and is distinguished by its pastel-colored buildings with stylized geometric lines. Among the most iconic landmarks are the Colony Hotel, the Tides Hotel, and the Clevelander South Beach. Under current plans only eight buildings in the entire area would be spared from demolition since they are on the National Register of Historic Places, according to Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. 'That is unacceptable, because it would turn us into Manhattan, or even Sunny Isles to some extent,' Gonzalez said at a press conference last month. Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco District is at risk of being torn down The proposals come under an update to the state's 2023 Live Local Act, which was first signed into law two years ago. The Act was designed to allow developers to erect taller buildings than local zoning laws would otherwise permit, provided that they set aside 40 percent of apartments as affordable housing. To be defined as affordable, units have to be accessible for people making between 80 percent and 120 percent of local median income. Critics have pointed out, however, that in Miami-Dade County, that range means that people making as much as $96,000 a year could be eligible for affordable housing, reported. At a gathering of lawmakers opposing the proposed change last week Gonzalez argued that the demolition could have serious economic repercussions. The Art Deco District is Florida's second-largest tourist attraction after Disney World, making it a major source of revenue for the city. 'Our art deco architecture, it's our Leaning Tower of Pisa, our Eiffel Tower, our pyramids,' she told the meeting last week. Other local leaders are also against the proposed changes which would include losing control of zoning regulations and historic preservation of buildings, as well as the prospect of a huge influx of new residents. Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez is opposed to the planned changes The Art Deco District is Florida's second-largest tourist attraction after Disney World The area is distinguished by its pastel colored buildings with stylized geometric lines Critics argue that the proposed new apartment complexes would lead to a skyrocketing local population that would put pressure on vital local services such as storm evacuation measures. 'Our evacuation routes today are at a failing level of service and that is based on FDOT [Florida Department of Transportation] maps from the state of Florida,' Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernande said. 'So if we up-zone our city with 50-story towers all over South Beach, God forbid there is an evacuation, it would be the most devastating thing that could happen because today those evacuation routes are at an F level of service,' he said. However, state representative Vicki Lopez - a Florida Republican who proposed the law change - said Florida was in the grip of a housing crisis and more must be done to make Miami Beach an affordable place to live for local workers. Florida saw an influx of residents during the pandemic as families, freed by remote work, were attracted by its sunny climate and low taxes. However, the steep population rise only compounded the state's affordable housing crisis. Residents are facing rising HOA fees and insurance costs as a result of increased extreme weather. South Florida's real estate market is now flooded with listings as desperate homeowners rush to sell amid soaring costs and vanishing buyers.
