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NYC expands migrant shelter curfew following violent incidents
New York City is expanding a migrant shelter curfew on Monday to more than a dozen locations following a string of recent violent incidents involving police and migrants in Times Square.
The 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew – which initially was put in place at four shelters – will now be in effect at 20 others, impacting about 3,600 migrants, according to Kayla Mamelak, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
One of the shelters in Long Island City, Queens, houses nearly 1,000 migrants, and the curfews began last month in response to neighborhood complaints, The Associated Press reported.
“New York City continues to lead the nation in managing this national humanitarian crisis, and that includes prioritizing the health and safety of both asylum seekers in our care and New Yorkers who live in the communities surrounding the emergency shelters we manage,” Mamelak said in a statement to the AP.
VENEZUELAN MIGRANT, 15, CHARGED AS ADULT WITH NO BAIL IN TIMES SQUARE ATTACK ON POLICE, BRAZILIAN TOURIST
Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figureoa, pictured, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and other crimes following a shooting in Times Square last week. (Fox News source)
Rivas-Figueroa is being held without bail. (Barry Williams for Fox News Digital)
She added that such overnight curfews are already in place at New York City’s homeless shelters, and they will allow for a “more efficient capacity management” of migrants in the city’s care.
The announcement of the curfew comes after a 15-year-old armed migrant was arrested for allegedly shooting a tourist and firing at police in Times Square on Thursday.
The New York Police Department said the teen – who arrived in New York City from Venezuela less than six months ago and was living at a migrant shelter on Manhattan’s Upper West side – will be charged as an adult on charges including two counts of attempted murder, assault and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
NY GOP REPS BLAME ‘DISASTEROUS’ DEMOCRAT POLICIES FOR SECOND VIOLENT MIGRANT ATTACK IN TWO WEEKS
NYPD officers were attacked by migrants in Times Square in January. (NYPD)
Police said the teen was captured on security video opening fire inside a sporting goods store in Times Square after a security guard stopped him with stolen merchandise.
The shot missed the security guard but struck a female Brazilian tourist in the leg. The teen migrant then allegedly fired at least twice at a responding police officer, the NYPD added.
Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa sits in the back of an NYPD police car in Manhattan, New York on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (Barry Williams for Fox News Digital)
Migrants were also seen in a viral video in January stomping and kicking two police officers in Times Square.
A migrant charged with assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square flipped off reporters in early February. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post)
The NYPD said last week that two people involved in that incident are still at large.
Fox News’ Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, CB Cotton, Michael Dorgan and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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I hope everyone had a lovely holiday weekend. We visited friends in Wells, Maine and then explored nearby Ogunquit (recently named the best beach town in New England by Boston.com readers). Though the weather wasn’t the best, outdoor dining was still hopping and the streets were full of people. It’s always a good vibe in Ogunquit.
This week, I’m writing about two New England towns named among the most welcoming in America, a first-of-its-kind remote terminal for Logan Airport, the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in the nation, Boston Duck Tour discounts, and more.
These New England towns roll out the welcome mat
If you’re looking for a happy getaway, two New England towns were just named on a World Atlas list of 12 of the most welcoming towns in America: Bar Harbor, Maine and Burlington, Vermont. Both are hosting free festivals and other community events this summer, adding even more reasons for a Maine or Vermont escape this season.
Need a ride? Consider a seasonal train
I’m a big fan of train travel because it’s relaxing and stress free. The CapeFlyer between Boston and Cape Cod resumed this past weekend and the Berkshire Flyer between the Berkshires and New York City starts back up on June 12 (with expanded service).
Attend the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in America
Believe it or not, Independence Day is just around the corner and one of the best celebrations in America is in Bristol, R.I., according to USA Today. The publication just named the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration among the best 4th of July celebrations in the nation (fun fact: this will be its 241st year).
Travel tips:
- Logan Airport passengers flying JetBlue and Delta Air Lines can soon skip airport security lines and go straight to their gate by using a first-of-its-kind remote terminal in Framingham, opening June 1.
- Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Weir Farm National Historical Park in Ridgefield, Conn., the only national park dedicated to American painting, on June 14 (Flag Day) by attending the free event Art is Revolutionary. Guests will enjoy live music, plein air demonstrations, open house tours, refreshments, and art making activities.
Deals and steals:
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- Celebrate the 140th anniversary of Basin Harbor Resort & Boat Club in Vergennes, Vermont by booking the Summer Starts Early package, which takes 25% off weekdays and 10% off weekends on three-night stays taking place through June 18.
- Taking a Boston Duck Tour? Save up to $10 per ticket on tours departing before 10 a.m. by using the discount code EARLYDUCK. The discount is valid for online purchases only.
- Traveling by train? Save up to 60% off eight tickets on Amtrak when booking Amtrak Share Fares by using the code V291 on the Amtrak app. A two-day advance purchase is required.
I’ll leave you with this photo I took of the sunrise in Wells, Maine.
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Whether you’re traveling this week or planning your next escape, enjoy the journey.
— Kristi
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal review, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed on Monday.
Sources say the allegation isn’t criminal in nature. The internal review stems from allegations against the chief involving his management of the fire bureau, sources say.
Assistant Chief Matt Davis will now step up as acting chief.
There is no timeline yet for how long Jones will be out on paid leave, but Pittsburgh’s Office of Municipal Investigations will conduct the internal review.
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
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