Northeast
Blue state gov changes tune after vowing to fight Trump deportation efforts, now hopes he fixes border
Gov. Maura Healey, D-Mass., now hopes the Trump administration fixes the border crisis after previously vowing to fight against its immigration enforcement.
“In just the last two years of my administration … we did see an increase in numbers at the shelters because of Congress’s failure to fix the border,” Healey told Boston Public Radio Tuesday.
“I mean, that’s what happened. We saw an increase in numbers. Donald Trump killed that bill a year ago … he ran on fixing the border. He has the opportunity now with the House and Senate and being in charge of the administration,” the governor said. “I hope he does.”
ICE NABS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH SEX CRIMES IN BLUE CITY, AFTER RELEASE FROM JAIL
This split shows Mass. Gov. Maura Healey and a group of migrants at the southern border. ((Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images and Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images))
Healey was addressing concerns about a migrant who was allegedly caught on Thursday with at least $750,000 worth of drugs and an AR-15 rifle at a hotel that is being temporarily used as a shelter.
The suspect, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a native of the Dominican Republic, is facing firearm and drug trafficking charges while using the state’s shelter system. The 28-year-old was found at a Quality Inn in Revere, Massachusetts, which currently serves as a shelter.
“I was as outraged as anybody,” Healey told the hosts on Boston Public Radio.
On Monday, the governor put out a statement saying, “I’ve ordered an inspection of all shelter units, beginning with the Revere site, and a full review of our intake processes to determine any additional steps that we can take to prevent criminal activity in shelters.”
Healey’s comments came after she vowed to obstruct President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement plan shortly after the election.
ICE NABS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH SEX CRIMES IN BLUE CITY, AFTER RELEASE FROM JAIL
A worker walks through the over 300 Army cots on the gym floor as State and local officials toured the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Healey said on MSNBC in November that her state police would “absolutely not” be cooperating with the expected mass deportation effort by the incoming Trump administration and warned that she will use “every tool in the toolbox” to “protect our citizens.”
“I do think it is important that we all recognize that there is going to be a lot of pressure on states and state officials. I can assure you we’re going to work hard to deliver,” she said at the time. “So I think the key here is that, you know, every tool in the tool box has got to be used to protect our citizens, to protect our residents and protect our states and to hold the line on democracy and the rule of law as a basic principle.”
Healey’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
INCOMING BORDER CZAR WARNS SANCTUARY CITY MAYORS ‘GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY’ OR BE PROSECUTED
Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s “border czar,” has warned state and local officials about obstructing the incoming administration’s efforts to apprehend illegal immigrants.
“The president has been clear, out of the gate, we are going to focus on public safety threats and national security threats first,” Homan said during an interview on Fox News. “If they don’t want to help us, then get the hell out of the way, we’re going to do it.”
Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s “border czar,” has warned state and local officials about obstructing the incoming administration’s efforts to apprehend illegal immigrants. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Massachusetts is one of a number of states that has been overwhelmed by the migrant surge coming from the southern border.
In 2023, Healey said of her state, migrants are “drawn here because we are and proudly have been a beacon to those in need.”
Fox News’ Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
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Pittsburg, PA
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around USC, Pittsburgh For 2026
The 90-foot tall Ferris wheel will run from July 1 through July 5 on the North Shore. Tickets are on sale now and 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Leadership Program. Tickets can be purchased at: pittsburghpa.gov/july4.
The BNY Main Stage at Point State Park will have entertainment starting at 4 p.m. Headlining the performances will be Grammy- and Tony-Award nominated national pop rock band the Plain White T’s. Shows are free,
As part of the National Flag Foundation’s Light to Unite, the city’s skyscrapers will be illuminated in red, white and blue across Downtown at 9 p.m.
The city’s fireworks spectacular is set to be the city’s largest fireworks display in decades. For the first time, there will be a drone performance immediately before the fireworks start.
The fireworks show will utilize six barges on all three rivers – and some rooftops. Fireworks will begin at 9:35 PM on July 4.
Connecticut
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into parked, unoccupied vehicle in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash early Friday morning in Meriden, according to police.
The crash happened just after 3:00 a.m. in the area of Lincoln Street. The motorcyclist was navigating a turn when they struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle, police said.
The motorcyclist was taken to an area trauma center, according to police.
A section of Lincoln Street is blocked for the investigation, police said.
Meriden’s accident investigation team responded to the scene.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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Maine
Magalloway Conservation Project in western Maine nearing completion
A historic 78,000-acre conservation project in the western Maine woods is nearing completion.
The Magalloway Conservation Project will ensure the land remains open for fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities for generations to come.
The project will also protect wildlife habitat and support the regional timber economy.
The effort began last March and is expected to be completed later this month.
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Four conservation groups are leading the project.
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