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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Incendiary device and gunfire thwarted outside 26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan

An incendiary device was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. The suspect, 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca, ignited gasoline and a firework, brandished an airsoft rifle and fired 5–7 pellets before being detained by officers and a contractor guarding the building. Three people—one civilian and two government employees—suffered minor injuries. The FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation; no charges have been announced yet. Authorities warned of traffic and transit disruptions around Worth and Lafayette streets as the scene remains under investigation.

via Spectrum News|

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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Incendiary Device Sparks Smoke Outside NYC's 26 Federal Plaza; Suspect in Custody

An incendiary device was set off outside 26 Federal Plaza in Foley Square, NYC, causing smoke and two minor injuries (FDNY reports higher numbers as a precaution). A suspect, reportedly 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca, is in custody as the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and NYPD Bomb Squad lead the investigation. Authorities mention a cart with fireworks and flammable liquid; motive is being explored, with officials noting a possible anti-ICE angle.

via NBC New York|

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politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Lander Cleared in Elevator Obstruction Case Tied to Immigration Protest at 26 Federal Plaza

A federal judge acquitted former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander of misdemeanor obstruction for blocking an elevator outside an immigrant detention facility at 26 Federal Plaza, ruling that the evidence did not prove intentional obstruction. Lander argued he was there to observe conditions and would have moved if asked, a stance that intersected with his primary campaign against Rep. Dan Goldman as immigration policy remained a flashpoint. Goldman dismissed the case as performative, while Lander framed his actions as part of a broader advocacy effort around immigration and accountability for ICE.

via Politico|

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politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Lander Cleared in Manhattan Immigration Detention Inspection Case

A New York judge found Brad Lander not guilty of misdemeanor charges tied to a September attempt to inspect conditions at a Manhattan immigration detention facility; Lander and about 75 others were arrested at 26 Federal Plaza after seeking access to detention conditions following a federal judge's order to improve them. He had previously been arrested at a federal courthouse and is running to represent New York's 10th congressional district.

via NBC News|

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immigration1 year ago•8 min saved

Videos Reveal Overcrowded ICE Detention Conditions at 26 Federal Plaza

Videos and data reveal harsh and overcrowded conditions inside the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, where immigrants are detained for extended periods without adequate food, medical care, or sanitation, contradicting official claims that the site is only for processing. The situation has drawn criticism from advocates and lawmakers, highlighting concerns over human rights and detention practices.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

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