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Three U.S. Representatives propose new legislation to prevent ICE arrests in immigration courthouses, aiming to protect individuals from deportation due to fear of arrest. The Immigration Due Process Protection Act seeks to prohibit DHS officers from arresting or detaining individuals at court facilities without a judicial warrant.

A man has turned himself in for the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd, who was critically injured outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant. The suspect, whose name and charges have not been released, surrendered with his attorney on Monday. Boyd, 29, was shot in the stomach and underwent surgery at Bellevue Hospital. The incident occurred after a group of men outside the restaurant began mocking the Jets players, leading to a fight and gunfire. Investigators used facial recognition and a Crime Stoppers tip to identify the suspect. Boyd, who had signed with the Jets in March, has been on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.

Subway commuters in NYC faced major delays on Monday due to a broken switch motor, disrupting the launch of a new service pattern designed to streamline F and M train routes between Manhattan and Queens. The incident forced F trains to take a longer route, adding significant time to commutes. Work crews were repairing the switch, aiming to restore normal service by the evening rush hour.

A loose horse caused chaos near JFK Airport, leading to temporary traffic disruptions. Port Authority police swiftly captured the animal, returning it to its home at Curlys Cowboy Center. The incident highlighted the officers ability to handle unexpected situations, showcasing their adaptability and dedication to public safety.

Alina Habba, former Trump lawyer, resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey following court ruling on her appointments legality.

Queens F and M train riders face a significant service change this week, as the two subway lines swap routes between Queens and Manhattan. The F train now uses the Fifty-third Street tunnel, while M trains run through the Sixty-third Street tunnel via Roosevelt Island, from six AM to nine thirty PM. This swap aims to eliminate a long-standing merge issue at the Queens Plaza station, reducing delays and crowding. However, the initial rollout faced technical difficulties, causing delays and large crowds on platforms. Riders offer mixed reactions, with some finding the change confusing and others concerned about its weekday-only nature.

New York Citys Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, and his wife, Rama Duwaji, are moving out of their rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria, Queens, to Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence. This decision was made for their familys safety and to focus on the affordability agenda. Mamdani, who expressed fondness for Astoria, will change his voter registration to Manhattan, making him a resident of the Twelfth Congressional District. He will retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and bring his chief of staff, Elle Bisgaard-Church, to City Hall. Former First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan will also return to his previous role. Gracie Mansion, built in the late seventeen hundreds, has been the official mayoral residence since the nineteen forties and has seen various mayoral families and dramatic moments.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a thirty-four-year-old Queens Assembly member, will move into Gracie Mansion, the traditional mayoral residence, when he takes office on January first. This decision, announced on Instagram, is due to family safety and his focus on an affordability agenda. Mamdani, who currently lives in a rent-stabilized apartment in Queens, is the first mayor since Ed Koch to have previously lived in a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment. Gracie Mansion, built in seventeen ninety-nine, offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms across eleven thousand square feet. Mamdanis move marks a significant change from his vibrant Astoria, Queens, neighborhood, but he assures that the spirit of the community will always be a part of him and his work.