THE MTA ON TUESDAY began distributing free OMNY cards to riders who transfer remaining balances from MetroCards at Customer Service Centers.
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Day: November 19, 2025
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#SouthCaucasus
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My #Opinion: The Framework for the #Confederation of People Of Southern #Caucasus (including the invitations for Abkhazia and South Ossetia ) would be a good and the logical way to start this process of building these roads and bridges, from silk to metal ones.
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Police in Brooklyn are looking for a man who allegedly spat on a passerby and spewed antisemitic remarks in Brooklyn Heights last month, authorities said.
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the incident, which unfolded at about 11:55 a.m. on Oct. 28 in front of 55 Clark St. within the 84th Precinct.
The 57-year-old victim was walking along the block when the suspect approached him and began trailing him for several blocks over the course of a few minutes, police sources said.
During the encounter, the man allegedly spat on the victim while making anti-Jewish statements before running off toward an unknown location. The victim was not physically injured.
Police released surveillance images on Wednesday of the suspected harasser, wearing a Brooklyn Nets cap, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
Of the 395 hate crime incidents reported to the NYPD this year, 224 targeted Jewish New Yorkers, police data shows. In the 84th Precinct, where the Oct. 28 incident occurred, four of the nine reported hate crimes were directed at Jewish individuals.
Citywide, anti-Semitic incidents have accounted for 55.69% of all hate crimes since Oct. 7, 2023, following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and the ensuing conflict.
Anyone with information regarding the alleged suspect’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
#ACLU #Criticisms #FBI
What happened to the ACLU? –
The ACLU has been criticized for what some see as a shift in focus from a nonpartisan defense of civil liberties to a more partisan, politically aligned stance, particularly on issues of free speech and equality. This change includes new case selection guidelines that weigh the potential harm of certain speech, a departure from what critics describe as a former stance of First Amendment absolutism. However, the ACLU maintains it remains committed to protecting civil liberties for all, even as its critics and internal debates reflect a struggle to balance its mission with contemporary political challenges. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Criticisms and concernsPolitical alignment: Critics argue the organization has become more partisan and less nonpartisan, with a public persona and social media presence that weighs in on issues not strictly tied to civil liberties. [1, 2, 3]
Case selection guidelines: The ACLU has updated its case selection criteria, a change some see as a retreat from its long-standing defense of free speech for all viewpoints. New guidelines consider the potential harm of speech to marginalized groups and whether it impedes progress toward equality. [4, 5, 10]
Free speech defense: Some argue the ACLU is no longer a consistent champion of free speech, pointing to the shift in its guidelines as a move away from defending unpopular speech, though the organization disputes this claim. [1, 5, 6, 9]
Internal debate: There is internal disagreement within the organization about its identity and how to balance its core mission with progressive priorities. [9, 11, 12, 13]ACLU’s response and perspective
Defending unpopular speech: The ACLU maintains it still defends the speech rights of those with whom it disagrees and continues to take on controversial cases, though its stated approach may have changed. [6, 7, 9]
Continued commitment: The organization argues it is still fighting to protect the rights guaranteed by the Constitution for everyone, regardless of politics, pointing to its ongoing work on various issues like voting rights, national security, and the rights of marginalized communities. [6, 7, 14, 15]
Adapting its mission: The ACLU asserts its mission is to protect civil liberties, which it argues is a constantly evolving goal. It frames its work as adapting to new challenges, such as the increasing importance of social media and political engagement, to advance the promise of the Constitution. [1, 7, 14, 16, 17, 18]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] firstthings.com/what-happene…
[2] heritage.org/the-constitutio…
[3] reason.com/2022/06/20/the-ac…
[4] firstamendmentwatch.org/the-…
[5] fee.org/articles/the-aclu-is…
[6] aclu.org/news/civil-libertie…
[7] aclu.org/about/about-aclu
[8] aclu.org/about/about-members…
[9] abajournal.com/news/article/…
[10] pacificlegal.org/aclu-gives-…
[11] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americ…
[12] firstamendmentwatch.org/news…
[13] theguardian.com/us-news/2025…
[14] aclu.org/news/civil-libertie…
[15] ssir.org/articles/entry/aclu…
[16] thehill.com/opinion/civil-ri…
[17] aclu.org/news/civil-libertie…
[18] fastcompany.com/90144513/the…Google Search google.com/search?q=What+hap…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 19, 2025
Drop opener of home-and-home set to Celtics brooklyneagle.com/351148/net…
— Brooklyn Eagle (@BklynEagle) Nov 19, 2025
THE CITY’S SUBWAY SYSTEM HOLDS A SECRET DATING BACK WELL BEFORE ITS OFFICIAL OPENING ON OCT. 27, 1904.
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#SouthCaucasus #HakanFidan
#SouthCaucasus #HakanFidan https://t.co/C8Aad58PzO
Alphanews Armenian Network@AlphaNewsAM#Ankara ready to normalize relations with #Yerevan after Armenia-Azerbaijan final peace agreement – Hakan Fidan https://t.co/iFTyUEhDhg pic.twitter.com/uyzZAQKZxZ— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 19, 2025
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Cartoon Sketchbook: November 19
A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the Brooklyn Eagle editorial staff.
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John Deering, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette #EpsteinTrumpFiles
— EandPCartoons (@EandPCartoons) Nov 19, 2025
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump’s signature. cbsn.ws/43CKktl
— CBSNews (@CBSNews) Nov 19, 2025