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Kathy Hochul says she confronted ICE agent, accused him of ‘terrorizing people’ by wearing a mask
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., said Thursday she had previously told an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in New York that they were “terrorizing people” after questioning why the officer was wearing a mask.
Hochul was asked on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis that occurred Wednesday during an ICE enforcement operation in the city.
“I have a lot of respect for law enforcement — tremendous respect — but I’ve asked an ICE agent, ‘Why are you wearing the mask?’ When I was down there at the 26 Federal Plaza, I said, ‘Why do you wear the mask?’” Hochul told the hosts.
“No other law enforcement does this. Our police don’t do it, our FBI agents don’t do it,” she said. “‘Why are you doing this?’ And they said, ‘Because we get doxxed, our family gets harassed, etc.’ I said, ’Why do you think you are more than anybody else?’”
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Kathy Hochul speaks with Moms First CEO Reshma Saujani during the Economic Club of New York luncheon on September 18, 2025, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Hochul said she admonished the ICE agent.
“You’re just trying to scare people, you’re terrorizing people yourselves, and I don’t want to see that. So we don’t need that here,” she said.
The governor said New York was doing fine and said she was trying to prevent efforts to “militarize” their streets.
“They never should have been in Minneapolis in the first place, that’s the catalyst for this,” she said.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, agents were attempting to make arrests in south Minneapolis when Renee Nicole Good tried to use her vehicle as a weapon against officers, prompting a federal agent to fire in self-defense. Good was pronounced dead after being struck by gunfire. The agent involved has not been publicly identified, and the incident remains under investigation.
Critics have said the agent used improper force or even outright murdered the woman, and the deadly incident has become a subject of hot political debate.
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ICE agents stand at the scene where a woman was fatally shot earlier in the day during an enforcement operation on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Christopher Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Hochul was asked earlier in the interview about concerns that protesters might clash with ICE in New York.
“This is exactly the chaos that the Trump administration wants. This is how they operate. They want to create this sense of, especially in Democratic cities and Democratic states, that there’s just this lawlessness and things are out of control, and they need to step in and save it. They are so wrong,” she said.
“New York is safe. Our statistics that I announced with our commissioner of police and the new mayor are staggering in how much we’ve reduced crime, particularly violent crime,” Hochul added.
The governor criticized a September ICE raid in New York after agents arrested 57 illegal immigrants at a New York candy factory — including some accused of child endangerment, DUI and repeated illegal re-entries.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference, July 31, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)
“I’ve made it clear: New York will work with the federal government to secure our borders and deport violent criminals, but we will never stand for masked ICE agents separating families and abandoning children,” Hochul said in a statement.
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“Today’s raids will not make New York safer. What they did was shatter hard-working families who are simply trying to build a life here, just like millions of immigrants before them,” she said. “These actions fly in the face of New York’s values. As governor, I will always stand against this cruelty.”
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By Anna Kodé, Gabriel Blanco, Haimy Assefa and Laura Salaberry
June 19, 2026
Boston is allowing outdoor drinking in two neighborhoods this summer while the city welcomes a wave of international visitors during the World Cup, Mayor Michelle Wu announced.
The social districts opened Friday and will run through July 31.
Boston public drinking zones
Patrons will be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within designated areas at Union and Marshall streets in Downtown Boston’s Block Historic District, as well as on Temple Place in Downtown Crossing.
According to the city, the initiative along with the decision to extend last call until 3 a.m. for the World Cup “is creating vibrancy for patrons and expanding opportunities for Boston businesses during one of the region’s busiest summers in recent years.”
“As Boston welcomes people from around the world to gather and enjoy our city this summer, these new social districts will create even more opportunities to build community and have fun responsibly,” Wu said in a statement. “These districts help us open our streets in a safe environment for residents and visitors to enjoy themselves, ‘sip and stroll,’ and make lasting memories in our beautiful city.”
Last week, Gov. Maura Healey signed a new law that allowed for cities and towns to create designated areas for public drinking.
How drinking zones work
In order to participate, businesses within the designated zones must file a one-day amendment application with the Boston Licensing Board that states they wish to be included in the districts.
Businesses cannot sell alcohol for public consumption until they receive approval from the Licensing Board.
Hours for the Union-Marshall Street Social District will be 9 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The Temple Place Social District will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Drinks sold for public consumption will be in clear plastic containers with a sticker or other label that shows where they were sold. Businesses cannot sell more than one 16-ounce alcoholic beverage for public consumption per customer in a single transaction.
Outside alcohol cannot be brought into businesses.
“We are grateful for this opportunity to activate our downtown, support businesses, and create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere in two of Boston’s entertainment districts,” Corean Reynolds, director of nightlife economy, said in a statement. “Both residents and tourists can benefit from these Social Districts. After the summer, we look forward to continuing our work creating a nightlife infrastructure that works for everyone.”
The decision to trade catcher Joey Bart to the Braves gives the Pirates a solution to a problem that soon needed to be made.
Bart had been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, working his way back from a left foot infection that kept him out of action for over a month.
With Bart nearing a return, the Pirates were going to have to figure out what to do at catcher with Henry Davis and Endy Rodríguez splitting time behind the plate in his absence.
Given how Rodríguez has been swinging the bat since he was recalled from Indianapolis to replace Bart on the active roster, there was no way the Pirates could’ve sent him down. In 23 games, the 26-year-old has a .267/.413/.467 batting line with three doubles, three home runs, eight RBI, two steals and a robust 19.7% walk rate.
Davis, meanwhile, has struggled to an anemic .138/.242/.285 batting line with four doubles, five home runs and 17 RBI in 47 games. While he hasn’t offered much with the bat, he’s been responsible for two defensive runs saved and leads MLB with a 55% caught stealing rate.
Now that Bart has been traded, Rodríguez and Davis will remain the catching tandem at the big-league level with Rafael Flores Jr. as the top backup option with Indianapolis. Flores is considered Pittsburgh’s eighth-best prospect on MLB Pipeline.
For the first time in the big leagues, Rodríguez is realizing the potential that once made him one of the top 100 prospects in baseball. Because of that, he should get the majority of the playing time with Davis continuing to catch Paul Skenes’ starts and filling in when needed.
As for the return, the Pirates known what to expect from Hunter Stratton, who spent nine seasons in the organization and made 47 appearances with the team from 2023-25.
The bullpen has been an obvious weak spot for the team this season, and while it was somewhat surprising to see the Pirates assign Stratton to Indianapolis, he improves the pitching depth and will almost surely be called upon at some point this year.
In 60 career big-league appearances between the Pirates and Braves, Stratton is 3-2 with a 3.75 ERA and two saves. The right-hander spent most of the 2026 season with Triple-A Gwinnett and went 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 24.2 innings across 21 appearances.
One more important note about the trade is that the Pirates saved some money in the deal, which could be used later in additional trades to add to an already record-setting payroll. Stratton is a pre-arbitration player, while Bart is making $2.53 million this season.
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