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Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Kaz Daughtry, elevated to deputy mayor for public safety, has become a vital link for federal immigration enforcement efforts in New York City, playing a major role in coordinating ICE operations.

By Leo Maxwell • June 18, 2025 3 MIN READ

Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry played a key role in coordinating last-minute halted raids on city-funded hotels alongside federal authorities.

Federal Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Sparks Controversy

The unprecedented federal activation of the National Guard in Los Angeles, ordered without state approval, raises concerns over its necessity and potential to inflame tensions amid largely peaceful protests.

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Emergency dispatcher handling a call at a 911 center.

Transforming Public Safety: The Rise of Alternative Emergency Response

A growing movement across the United States is reshaping emergency response by reducing police involvement in non-criminal calls, promoting specialized teams to handle mental health crises, minor accidents, and quality-of-life issues.

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Despite Historic Declines in Crime, Many Americans Still Feel Unsafe

Violent crime rates across major U.S. cities have plummeted to historic lows, yet public perception of safety remains surprisingly low, revealing a disconnect between data and societal sentiment.

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Scene in Polk County, Florida, where a man was shot dead after threatening deputies with garden shears.

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Alligator Attack and Confrontation with Deputies

Timothy Schulz, 42, swam across an alligator-infested lake with a severe bite wound before a deadly encounter with law enforcement in a gated Florida community.

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Emergency responders at the scene in central Liverpool after a vehicle drove into a crowded street filled with pedestrians.

Tragedy Strikes Liverpool as Celebrations for Premier League Victory Turn Violent

A day of jubilant celebrations in Liverpool ended in shock and fear when a vehicle sped into crowds marking their team’s Premier League triumph, causing multiple injuries.

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Lifeguards began their first shifts of the season around 10 a.m. at Coney Island.

New York City Beaches Open Amid Lifeguard Shortage, More Staff Expected Soon

As New York City’s beaches open for the season with 280 certified lifeguards—still below the required number—officials anticipate additional staff joining ahead of summer’s peak.

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New York City police have intensified enforcement by issuing summonses to cyclists violating traffic regulations, aiming to control the growing number of electric bikes and scooters on city streets.

Critics Decry New York’s Stringent Enforcement Against E-Bike Riders

Authorities have launched a strict enforcement campaign targeting electric bike riders, issuing criminal summonses that may result in arrest for traffic violations, drawing criticism over fairness.

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Eduardo Ignacio García Zavala waited three months for paperwork approval and drove to Mexico City to purchase a precision rifle.

Mexico’s Two Authorized Gun Stores Highlight the Country’s Complex Relationship with Firearms

In Mexico, civilians have the right to own firearms, but legal purchases are restricted to two highly regulated military-operated stores, reflecting the government's efforts to control gun possession amid a widespread black market.

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Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

Iran Intensifies Enforcement Against Dog Walking Amid Cultural Concerns

Federal Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Sparks Controversy

Transforming Public Safety: The Rise of Alternative Emergency Response

Despite Historic Declines in Crime, Many Americans Still Feel Unsafe

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Alligator Attack and Confrontation with Deputies

Tragedy Strikes Liverpool as Celebrations for Premier League Victory Turn Violent

New York City Beaches Open Amid Lifeguard Shortage, More Staff Expected Soon

Critics Decry New York’s Stringent Enforcement Against E-Bike Riders

Mexico’s Two Authorized Gun Stores Highlight the Country’s Complex Relationship with Firearms

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Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

Iran Intensifies Enforcement Against Dog Walking Amid Cultural Concerns

Federal Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Sparks Controversy