RI Rep. Lauren Carson introduced a bill to modernize state law language, replacing "elderly" with "older adults" & updating disability terms. It also boosts older-adult representation in state planning & eases quorum rules for long-term care as RI’s 60+ population grows. #RI tinyurl.com/3f62vbtz

Brown University held a private memorial for students E Cook & M Umurzokov, killed in the Dec shooting that also injured 9. Friends & President Paxson spoke on grief, faith & remembrance as students returned from break. #RhodeIsland #BrownUniversity #Memorial #Shooting www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

Dangerous cold grips NYC: ice-covered waters, frostbite in minutes. City opens 60+ warming shelters + warming buses (incl. Midtown/46th & 7th, Onassis HS). Stay inside if possible see someone at risk call 311 for help. #NYC #ExtremeCold #WarmingCenters #PublicSafety www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w0p...

Motorcycle Thieves caught in the act! Wild footage of two thieves trying to snatch a scooter in broad daylight. They thought they had a clean getaway after cutting the lock but were thwarted by bystanders. #MotorcycleTheft #CaughtInTheAct #CrimeInBroadDaylight #CrimeDoesntPay

Ever wonder why some motorcycle thieves don't even try to hide? 🏍️💨 They’re counting on you seeing a "stranded rider" instead of a criminal - that is why visible security is necessary, because it ruins a thief's cover. Keep those bikes locked & the illusion broken! #MotorcycleTheftPrevention #CA

Stalking is referred to by homicide investigators as "murder in slow motion," because it can escalate very quickly to assault and even murder. In fact, many killers and serial killers first begin by stalking their victim for a while to familiarize themselves with the victims’ routine. #Stalking

Latest episode CT Examiner Notebook. Brian Scott-Smith & Editor in Chief Gregory Stroud joined by reporters to discuss school lunches & housing. https://ctexaminer.com/2026/02/08/bed-breakfast/ #Connecticut

West Hartford’s 2025 Grand List grew $81.6M, driven by commercial development, residential renovations & rising vehicle & personal property values. https://tinyurl.com/yp7cx8vw #Connecticut

People like Epstein can’t accomplish what they do without their staff & enablers. Keeping a complete view of everything, including low-level thugs who facilitate crimes like these and later help cover them up by intimidating victims & witnesses. #WitnessIntimidation bsky.app/profile/comm...

I wish there were an iTunes stores kinds of version of newspaper articles. Like buy this story for 25 cents? Seems like they’d make some money from an important story

"Due to the extreme cold, warming centers continue to be open to anyone in need. If you, or someone you know, needs to get out of the cold, you can go to any of the centers. Find locations at on.nyc.gov/WarmingCenters." #NYC #WarmingCenters #CodeBlue #StaySafeNYC www.instagram.com/p/DUenh4Cjj7M/

NYC in record winter cold opened 10 new warming centers, 64 hotel shelter units, deployed 150+ extra outreach workers & expanded mobile warming vans to 33. 1,300+ shelter placements. https://www.amny.com/politics/mamdani100days/mayor-temperatures-nyc-coldest-night-of-winter/ #NYC

Extreme Cold Advisory through 10 a.m. Mon for NY, NJ & CT. Sunny but brutal. Sun highs mid–upper teens, winds 25–35 mph keeping wind chills near below 0,~ minus 30 n,w. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/extreme-cold-warning-nyc-new-jersey-connecticut-february-2026/ #NYC #Weather #ColdAdvisory

At 14, "Jane" met Ghislaine Maxwell & Jeffrey Epstein at a Michigan arts camp. Epstein, a donor with a lodge named after him, charmed her family. Soon she was trapped for years, was paid for "massages" & sexually abused. (1/3) https://tinyurl.com/3dba5djh #EpsteinFiles #GhislaineMaxwell

Epstein docs reveal a haunting diary from a victim with mosaic Down syndrome & autism, trafficked at 16. In coded entries she describes being a "human incubator," forced abortions & violent abuse by Leon Black. A horrific look at the predation of the vulnerable. #EpsteinFiles tinyurl.com/ydhmzh5a

As stalking awareness month wraps up, we are reminded that stalkers rarely stop, no matter how many times they are called out. Many return right back to stalking even after doing serious time. This type of behavior is best understood by a glimpse into a stalker’s mind, which is scary. #Stalking

BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors

Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs. n.pr/4qjynkB

Crunch Fitness faced backlash after leaked memo told employees that lobby & locker rooms were public spaces for ICE raids. Corp says memo 'does not represent Crunch policy'; membership cancellations circulated online. https://tinyurl.com/ymxx4bra #CrunchFitness #GymNews

NEW HAVEN: Corey Baker, a Hamden man convicted of sexually assaulting a girl from ages 6–14, was sentenced to 5 years in prison and must register as a sex offender for 10 years. #NewHaven #SexualAssault https://tinyurl.com/nfmbds3b

MANSFIELD, CT: 13 cars derailed Thurs train Route 32; 6 w LPG, some fell into Willimantic River. All cars removed; stabilizing & removing gas. Shelter-in-place lifted, Rt. 32 closed. Controlled burns expected. https://tinyurl.com/mve3ner3 #Mansfield #CT #Train #Derailment #LPG

NY12 candidate Allen Party is a NYC native w a 30-year finance career, built businesses & jobs. His focus is tackling affordability through lower taxes for middle/lower income, cutting tariffs, raising taxes on the wealthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEbtflsbRZE #NYC #NY12

Anyone helping, hiring, or coordinating theft can face aiding & abetting or conspiracy charges. Organizers hiring or requesting another to commit a crime are criminally liable even if they never touch the bike. (2/3) https://tinyurl.com/22pue5rk #NYC #Conspiracy #Solicitation

NYC law articles segment 1. Stealing a Sportbike worth ~ $10K in NY is Grand Larceny (PL 155.30+) and qualifies for at least a Class E felony, escalating with higher value. (1/3) https://tinyurl.com/2e7pkaua #NYC #MotorcycleTheft #GrandLarceny #Felony

Stalking in the 1st degree occurs when someone already stalking harms the victim or commits certain violent or misdemeanor crimes in the process. It is a felony under NY law. https://tinyurl.com/pb28zf2u #NYC #Stalking #Felony

Stalking in the 4th degree is intentionally following or harassing someone in a way that causes fear of physical injury or serious distress. A class B misdemeanor, the entry-level felony of stalking. https://tinyurl.com/pb28zf2u #NYC #Stalking #Felony

Nearly 70 skiers were stranded up to 70 feet in the air when a gondola malfunction shut down Gore Mountain in upstate NY. Rangers and ski patrol rappelled people down over 5 hours. #NYC #SkiIRide #Rescue https://tinyurl.com/mrxxccjp

After Jan storm froze solid, NYC cars are trapped in ice. Danny a laid-off UX designer started a niche car dig-out biz: $119+, 1–2 hrs/job, chopping ice with a metal shovel. 13 cars freed, more calls ASP returns. https://tinyurl.com/yjrcubt8 #NYC #ASP

Rhode Island spends $23M to place 70+ foster kids out-of-state, many medically fragile. In-state options scarce, returns can take 2 yrs . Foster homes down 20%, but 70% stay with relatives. https://tinyurl.com/5n6wdtpj #FosterCare #RhodeIsland

Day 25 of the NYC nurses strike: tentative deals on AI & some hospital issues, but staffing & safety still unresolved. Rallies continue. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-nurses-strike-day-25-negotiations/ #NYC #NursesStrike #Healthcare

Dangerous wind chills through the weekend. Frostbite can occur in minutes. Limit outdoor time, cover skin, stay warm. Warming centers open for all. Safety tips: http://nyc.gov/beready #NYC #WeatherAlert #CodeBlue

California man arrested for sending fake ransom texts to #SavannahGuthrie’s family over her missing mom. He admitted following the case on TV & texting to see if they’d respond. Charged with 2 counts of ransom demands. https://tinyurl.com/2arnddwx #California #Crime #Ransom

NYC Mayor Mamdani who pushed city-run low-cost groceries reacted wryly to Polymarket’s “free grocery store” PR stunt. The crypto prediction market plans 5-day pop-up Feb 12 donated $1M to Food Bank NYC, location & limits unknown. https://tinyurl.com/5nfpc468 #NYC #Polymarket

31-year-old woman arrested for stalking Post Malone and violating a protective order. Authorities say she allegedly entered his property and jumped in front of his car. #Stalking #PostMalone #Utah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8xPpbtr720

Huntsville woman Tihirah Allen in jail charged w stalking & conspiracy to commit murder. She allegedly hired others, gave them a gun & tracked the victim’s car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6I1mx_9BHRM #Stalking #Conspiracy

Emiliano de la Garza of Bear County was arrested for multiple burglaries & property thefts. Surveillance shows him stealing a bike and fleeing on foot. He’s held on $60K bond, facing burglary & other charges. #BearCounty #Theft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwIhmZFhKf8

Human remains were found Sunday morning in basement of Brooklyn NYCHA complex. Workers at 330 Bushwick Ave. discovered body parts near a trash chute. Victim was a woman 50–60. Investigation ongoing. #PublicSafety #NCY #Vigilance www.amny.com/new-york/bro...

4 people have died from extreme cold in NYC. Warming shelters & overnight warming buses are being expanded, including new single-room units in Upper Manhattan. Deep freeze continues into next weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9QfODo1R0 #NYC #Weather #Snow

Nationwide "no work, no school, no shopping" protests erupted Friday after outrage over killings of Alex Pretti & Renee Good grew. Demonstors hit NYC, LA, Minneapolis, Chicago, Phoenix, Denver, Bay Area & beyond. https://tinyurl.com/mv292byv #Strikes #ICE

Warming Centers ❄️ Days after snowstorm freezing temps keep snow from melting, blocking crosswalks: 10 deaths 7 from hypothermia. Homeless outreach ramped, warming centers open: #Bronx 545 East 142nd Street 7PM-7AM Full list ⬇️ #Manhattan #Queens #StatenIsland #NY tinyurl.com/3vav452p

House lawmakers held another hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota’s childcare system. A viral YouTube video intensified scrutiny of Gov. Tim Walz, prompting federal crackdowns. https://tinyurl.com/4znn3vxm #Scandal #Minnesota

San Antonio Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying 3 suspects who robbed & assaulted a liquor store employee on Jan. 14. Reward up to $5,000 for info. 210-224-STOP or submit tips via P3 Tips app. https://tinyurl.com/mt23bnw3 #Robbery #TipReward #SanAntonio

New York City is suing a solar panel company, alleging it defrauded customers. The city says residents were misled and seeks accountability for the scheme. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/nyc-sues-solar-panel-company-saying-it-defrauded-customers/ #NYC #Fraud #ConsumerProtection

Thomas Medlin, 15, from Long Island, has been missing since Jan. 9 after traveling to NYC. Last seen on Manhattan Bridge near 7 p.m. The search continues. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/long-island/thomas-medlin-missing-long-island-teen/6451278/ #LongIsland #NYC #Manhattan #MissingTeen

Pedro, 2, needs a new heart and has spent months in a New York hospital. With nurses on strike, replacement staff are caring for him—but he misses the familiar faces who usually care for him. #NYC #NursesStrike https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/nyregion/nyc-nurses-strike-patients-children.html

Floating ice buildup on the Hudson River forced NYC Ferry to suspend all routes until further notice. Temps are expected to stay dangerously low for days. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/floating-ice-hudson-river-ferry-service/6450593/

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI must deliver real-world impact in healthcare, education, and public and private outcomes or risk losing public support. https://tinyurl.com/rwujhen4

The University of Rhode Island is adding 1,100+ beds with two new undergrad dorms and a rebuilt Grad Village, opening in August 2027 and Fall 2028 to meet growing demand and improve campus life. https://tinyurl.com/mr329mxr

Amazon is expected to announce another ~14,000 corporate layoffs this week pushing total cuts past its 2022 record as the company continues restructuring amid AI expansion. https://tinyurl.com/7za5j897