NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE JOINS COUNCIL TO EXAMINE CITY RESPONSE TO EXTREME COLD

 

After a historic stretch of extreme cold conditions in New York City during which 18 New Yorkers lost their lives outside, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams joined a New York City Council joint hearing of the Committees on General Welfare and Public Safety aimed at examining the city’s response to this winter weather and preparedness for any future incidents.

After acknowledging the work of the administration to make sure “the city could still move” in the first few days, the Public Advocate added. “I think there are some questions that need to be answered as we move a little further… It does make us continue to ask questions, are we prepared for the next major snowstorm or cold spell that is going to seemingly just keep coming now? And even more generally, are we ready for climate and weather related emergencies going forward?”

He also addressed some of the recent bad-faith criticism, saying “ I presume and assume the loudest voices like the New York Post that were using these bad faith political attacks will join us in not just in weaponizing these deaths will also now join in speaking out for expansions in supportive and deeply affordable housing and increased services for New Yorkers, instead of putting more effort into exploiting New Yorkers in death than they do in supporting them in life.”

The Public Advocate’s full remarks as delivered are below, and video is available here. 

TESTIMONY OF PUBLIC ADVOCATE JUMAANE D. WILLIAMS

TO THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES ON 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2026

Thank you, Madame Speaker. As mentioned, my name is Jumaane D. Williams, Public Advocate for the City of New York. I want to thank the Speaker and Chairs Feliz and Hudson as well as the members of the Committees of City Council who are here today. It’s an important hearing.After a historic stretch of extreme cold conditions in New York City during which 18 New Yorkers lost their lives outside, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams joined a New York City Council joint hearing of the Committees on General Welfare and Public Safety aimed at examining the city’s response to this winter weather and preparedness for any future incidents.

The snowstorm that landed in New York City in late January was the first major snow event in five years. Parts of the city were blanketed in 15 inches of snow and ice and temperatures as cold as we’ve seen over the past month are far lower than what we have come to expect. I do want to credit the Administration, particularly in those first few days of making sure the city could still move so, congratulations on that. I think there are some questions that need to be answered as we move a little further. But temperatures, as was mentioned, are far colder than we expected for a longer time than we expected, so I know it made things harder. It does make us continue to ask questions, are we prepared for the next major snowstorm or cold spell that is going to seemingly just keep coming now? And even more generally, are we ready for climate and weather related emergencies going forward? As we enter into budget season in Albany and soon after here in New York City, what are we doing to backfill the vacancies in vital service rolls left by the previous administration while we look at very real budget gaps, especially from programs like CityFHEPS, which by design keeps people in their homes– when we know the most basic prevention from deaths during an extreme cold emergency is shelter.

The deaths of New Yorkers on our streets during these frigid weeks are very tragic. As I understand, at least 18 New Yorkers lost their lives between January 23rd and today, of those, of those – we haven’t confirmed, but from the information we received from admin, ten are presumed from hypothermia. No matter their causes of death, it is heartbreaking to know that our neighbors lost their lives out in the cold, believing something could have been done to prevent it. There needs to be a full accounting for what led to these losses. We also must look expectantly to continuingly expanding efforts from the new administration to provide government support that helps ensure such future pain is prevented.

Unfortunately, some are using the deaths of our fellow New Yorkers for bad-faith political and policy attacks. I think there’s room for discussion about what to do with encampments, but I do know that tearing down encampments and taking away people's personal possessions will not help them not die in the cold, shelter would. Today the City Council will look at what steps the city has taken, and where those programs can and should be expanded. I presume and assume the loudest voices like the New York Post that were using these bad faith political attacks will join us in not just in weaponizing these deaths will also now join in speaking out for expansions in supportive and deeply affordable housing and increased services for New Yorkers, instead of putting more effort into exploiting New Yorkers in death than they do in supporting them in life. 

I would also just, with DSS and HRA, I know that there was a combination of the agencies a few years back and I’d be interested to hear in the responses if that has led to any people waiting to receive their housing, or receiving their vouchers, which may lead them to be homeless more than they might have if these two agencies weren’t combined. I know there were some lawsuits around the combination of these agencies, and I just want to make sure that they’re working as optimally as possible ,because from what I hear and from the lawsuits, it may not be, and I’m wondering if that contributed to some of the homelessness. But thank you so much, I appreciate you having this hearing. I think the city deserves to hear what was done and what wasn’t done and how to prevent it from happening in the future. Thank You. 

MAMDANI ADMINISTRATION INVITES NEW YORKERS TO JOIN FIRST-EVER RENTAL RIPOFF HEARINGS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS

 

Hearings will give tenants a platform to share experiences with unsafe building conditions, hidden fees and other abuses 

  

City will have 90 days after hearings conclude to deliver a plan to protect tenants and hold bad landlords accountable

TODAY, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the dates and locations for New York City’s first-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings, a series of five public hearings — one in each borough — where New Yorkers will be invited to share their experiences renting in the City.  

  

Established by Executive Order 08, the Rental Ripoff Hearings will create a direct line between tenants and City leadership. New Yorkers will speak about challenges ranging from mold, broken appliances and unsafe construction conditions to hidden fees and surprise charges. Tenants will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with senior officials from the Mamdani administration, including commissioners from the city’s housing and consumer protection agencies, to help shape future policy.   

  

“You can’t fight for tenants without listening to them first. That’s why we’re launching Rental Ripoff Hearings in all five boroughs—bringing together renters to speak directly about what they’re facing, from hidden fees to broken tiles and unresponsive landlords,” said Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani. “What tenants share at these hearings won’t lead to empty promises. Their testimony will guide our work and help shape the policies we advance to build a city New Yorkers can afford to call their home.”  

  

“At New York City’s first-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings, tenants will be able to speak directly with city officials so their experiences can shape real policy reforms. We’re looking forward to hearing from New Yorkers in every borough about the challenges they face, from hidden fees to code enforcement failures,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning.   

  

“Tenants are the backbone of New York City, but too many are struggling every day with surprise charges and unsafe living conditions. These hearings are a historic opportunity for policymakers to hear directly from tenants: whether you’re fighting to get repairs or being hit with unexplained fees, your story can improve lives for millions of New Yorkers,” said Cea Weaver, Director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants.  

  

“New Yorkers deserve a rental system that keeps everyone safe and housed. We want to hear directly from tenants as it’s the most effective way to craft responsive policies, and ensure that the right enforcement strategies are included in our housing plan. We take this process seriously and these hearings will be used to drive real change,” said Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Dina Levy.  

  

“Broker fees, hidden charges, and other predatory practices are ripping off working New Yorkers and jacking up the cost of where they live. The Rental Ripoff Hearings are an important step toward holding landlords and brokers accountable,” said Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine. “At DCWP, we are committed to using every tool at our disposal to combat these unfair practices and make living in New York City more transparent and affordable. I look forward to hearing directly from residents and working with Mayor Mamdani to deliver a more affordable city for all New Yorkers.”  

  

“From enforcing rigorous safety protocols during active construction to upholding the city’s strict inspection standards, the Department of Buildings is unwavering in its commitment to protecting tenants and holding property owners accountable for providing safe and legal housing,” said Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani. “Mayor Mamdani is rightfully putting the spotlight on tenant safety and quality of life issues in our city. We welcome the opportunity to participate in these important discussions and look forward to hearing directly from New Yorkers about their experiences as tenants, which will help inform improvements to our operations and ensure we continue to best serve the public’s interests.”  

  

The hearings will be held on:  

•   Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Brooklyn  

•   Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Long Island City, Queens  

•   Wednesday, March 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fordham, The Bronx   

•   Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., East Harlem, Manhattan  

•   Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., North Shore, Staten Island  

  

New Yorkers can register to attend in person at nyc.gov/RentalRipoff. At each hearing, participants will be able to record testimony or sign up for one-on-one conversations with city officials.   

  

New Yorkers who cannot attend an in-person hearing can submit testimony via email to RentalRipoff@cityhall.nyc.gov.   

  

Within 90 days of the final hearing, the Mamdani administration will publish a report proposing policy interventions to take on these ripoff tactics, informed by common grievances voiced by New Yorkers. In addition, input gathered at the Rental Ripoff Hearings will help inform the Mamdani administration's forthcoming housing plan.  

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Criminal Illegal Alien from Guatemala Sentenced to Prison for Violently Assaulting Two ICE Officers in Florida

 

Secretary Noem has been clear: If you lay a hand on our federal law enforcement officers, we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Fredy Aureliano Morales-Ramirez, a violent criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, has been sentenced to prison for assaulting two ICE officers. Morales-Ramirez was sentenced to serve one year and one day in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to forcibly assaulting a federal officer and faces removal from the United States following his criminal sentence.

Fredy Aureliano Morales-Ramirez

In August 2025, ICE officers were conducting a targeted enforcement operation to arrest Morales-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien with a final order of removal, in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. When officers tried to arrest him, Morales-Ramirez violently resisted arrest including attempting to grab at the officers’ handcuffs, grabbing an officer by the genitals, and attempting to choke an officer.

With the assistance of local police, ICE was able to successfully arrest this criminal illegal alien.

The arresting officers sustained injuries, including cuts and bruises, during the incident.

“This illegal alien not only violated our laws by coming to our country illegally but then chose to violently assault our law enforcement including by grabbing an officer by the genitals and attempting to choke an officer. Assaulting federal law enforcement is a felony and a federal crime. These are the dangerous situations our officers find themselves in every day in the field,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “As a direct result of sanctuary politicians encouraging illegal aliens to evade arrest, our officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them, a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats against them. Secretary Noem has been clear: anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s message is clear: you will not stop or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Massachusetts Resident Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine in the New Hampshire Seacoast

 

A man with ties to a Dominican drug trafficking organization, who previously lived in Massachusetts, plead guilty in federal court for drug trafficking in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.

Jose Luis Guerrero Nunez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. According to court documents and statements made in court, Guerrero Nunez served as a leader in a Methuen-based drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the New Hampshire seacoast area. In late 2023 and early 2024, he organized controlled purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine with undercover law enforcement officers. He also was recorded by undercover officers arranging for larger distributions in the future. Charges are still pending against one of Guerrero Nunez’s co-conspirators, Juan Carlos De Los Santos Romero. Three co-conspirators, Carlos Alejandro Chevalier Santos, Eddy Mendez Carmona, and Luis Guerrero Cabral, have previously pleaded guilty and have been sentenced by the Court.

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation. The Seabrook Police Department, Hampton Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, Methuen Police Department, and the New Hampshire State Police provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

Two Queens Men Charged with $120M Adult Day Care and Pharmacy Fraud on Medicare and Medicaid

 

A complaint was unsealed in Brooklyn charging two Queens men with defrauding Medicare and Medicaid by paying illegal kickbacks and bribes and submitting claims for services that were never provided.

“The defendants allegedly turned a pharmacy and social adult day care centers meant to help senior citizens into a $120 million dollar Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Today’s complaint targets those who prey upon the vulnerable so they can steal from American taxpayers and defraud government programs meant to help the public.”

“The defendants charged today allegedly stole $120 million from federal health care programs by luring the elderly to their businesses with illegal cash payments,” stated U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. for the Eastern District of New York. “These charges are part of this Office’s commitment to protecting federal programs and prosecuting those who steal from them.”

“Pharmacies and social adult day care centers exist to serve and support seniors — not to siphon off taxpayer resources and operate as engines for fraud,” said Acting Deputy Inspector General for Investigations Scott J. Lampert of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). “Schemes like this, which allegedly drained more than $120 million from Medicare and Medicaid, erode trust in our health care system. HHS-OIG will continue to aggressively pursue those who exploit federal health care programs to ensure they are held fully accountable.”

“This complaint demonstrates the FBI’s commitment to pursue those who defraud taxpayer funded health care programs,” said Acting Assistant Director Gregory Heeb of the FBI’s Criminal Division. “Scheming against programs like Medicare impacts those who need it most. Together with our partners, the FBI will continue to hold accountable criminals who threaten access to critical care.”

“Using the backdrop of an adult day care center, it’s alleged the two charged today had devised an elaborate scheme filled with bribery, kickbacks and good old-fashioned deception,” said Special Agent in Charge Harry T. Chavis Jr. of IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) New York. “In this decade-long scam, Inwoo Kim and Daniel Lee are alleged to have stolen $120 million from the Medicare and Medicaid system through fraudulent prescription drug and adult day care service claims. IRS-CI special agents worked closely with our federal partners in this investigation, following the money trail and charting out the multi-million dollar fraud that led to today’s arrests. Both Kim and Lee must now answer for their alleged crime.”

“Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and through the independent work of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, New York State has among the strongest oversight and program integrity systems in the nation,” said Acting Medicaid Inspector Frank T. Walsh Jr. “Today’s announcement further reflects the strength of those efforts. Medicaid fraud threatens the health and safety of beneficiaries, wastes taxpayer dollars, and drains essential resources from the health care delivery system. This joint effort sends a clear message that the Empire State is committed to working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of the Medicaid program, hold wrong doers fully accountable, and preserve precious health care resources.”

According to the complaint, Inwoo Kim, also known as “Tony Kim” and “Long Jin,” 42, of Flushing, owned a pharmacy and two social adult day care centers — Z & W Empire Enterprise Inc. doing business as Royal Adult Daycare (Royal) and Happy Life Inc. (Happy Life). Daniel Lee, also known as “Daniel Yang” and “Donghee Yang,” 56, of Flushing, served as the program director at Happy Life. Between 2016 and 2026, Kim and Yang paid illegal bribes in the form of cash and supermarket gift certificates to Medicaid recipients and Medicare beneficiaries to induce them to fill prescriptions at Kim’s pharmacy.

The defendants also allegedly paid illegal cash kickbacks to Medicaid recipients to induce them to enroll with Kim’s social adult day cares. According to the complaint, Kim discussed the illegal payments by text message, writing to a co-conspirator, “Please give the $10,000 to the Korean members first.” Yang similarly texted about the payments, writing to a co-conspirator, “I gave the payment,” and “I left the envelope [for a patient] with Tony [Kim].” At times, Kim and Yang allegedly submitted claims for day care services that exceeded Royal and Happy Life’s permitted capacity. To generate the cash needed to pay kickbacks and bribes, Kim and Yang withdrew significant cash from bank accounts they controlled. In total, Medicare and Medicaid paid approximately $120 million for prescription drugs and social adult day care services that were medically unnecessary, not provided, or induced by kickbacks and bribes. Law enforcement executed numerous search warrants and seized several bank accounts in connection with the arrests.  

Kim and Yang are both charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. If convicted, they face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

HHS-OIG, FBI, IRS-CI, and OSC are investigating the case.

Trial Attorney Patrick J. Campbell of the Justice Department’s Fraud Section is prosecuting the case.

The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s efforts to combat health care fraud through the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program. Since March 2007, this program, currently comprised of eight strike forces operating in federal districts across the country, has charged more than 6,200 defendants who collectively billed federal health care programs and private insurers more than $45 billion. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, working in conjunction with the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, are taking steps to hold providers accountable for their involvement in health care fraud schemes. More information can be found at www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/health-care-fraud-unit.

A complaint is merely an allegation. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Highlights Growing Support for Local Cops, Local Crimes Act

District Attorneys, County Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and County Executives from Across New York Voice Support for Governor’s Proposed Ban on 287(g) Agreements

Legislation Would Ensure Local Law Enforcement Is Focused on Fighting Crime and Prevent Resources from Being Used by Federal Authorities to Enable Mass ICE Operations Against New Yorkers

Would Not Prohibit Local Law Enforcement or State Police From Continuing To Work With Federal Law Enforcement in Criminal Investigations

Governor Hochul today hosted a roundtable with law enforcement and elected officials to announce growing support for the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, which would prohibit local law enforcement from being deputized by ICE for federal civil immigration enforcement. Joined by more than a dozen district attorneys, county sheriffs, police chiefs, and county executives from across the state, the Governor highlighted her commitment to keeping New Yorkers safe by ensuring local police are focused on fighting local crime.

In the last two weeks, additional law enforcement and elected officials from across the state have expressed support for the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act. The legislation would eliminate 287(g) agreements, barring state and local police from acting as federal agents or using taxpayer-funded resources or personnel to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement. It would also prohibit federal agents from using local detention centers to house civil immigration detainees. The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act would not prevent police from working with ICE or other federal law enforcement to apprehend dangerous criminals.

“Today I heard from a bipartisan group of law enforcement and elected officials about the importance of keeping our police resources focused where they are needed most – in our communities,” Governor Hochul said. “That is why I have proposed common sense legislation to send a clear message: New York will not tolerate flagrant abuses of power by ICE carried out in the name of public safety.”

Last month, Governor Hochul introduced the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act , a series of comprehensive legislation to protect New Yorkers, strengthen constitutional safeguards, and prohibit local law enforcement from being deputized by ICE for federal civil immigration enforcement. The Governor was joined by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox and more than a dozen district attorneys, county sheriffs and police chiefs. Today, the list of supporters has grown to 29 individuals:

• Albany County Executive Dan McCoy
• Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon
• Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple
• Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox
• Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
• Broome County Executive Jason Garnar
• Columbia County District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant
• Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz
• Kingston Deputy Police Chief Ricky Negron
• Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
• Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green
• Mt. Vernon Police Chief Marcel Olifiers
• New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
• Onondaga County District Attorney William “Bill” Fitzpatrick
• Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley
• Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz
• Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon
• Rochester Police Chief David Smith
• Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans
• Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr.
• Syracuse Police Chief Mark Rusin
• Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten
• Ulster County District Attorney Manny Nneji
• Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa
• Utica Police Chief Mark Williams
• Utica Deputy Police Chief Ed Noonan
• Washington County District Attorney J. Anthony “Tony” Jordan
• Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins

In New York, 14 law enforcement agencies including 10 County Sheriff's Offices, 1 County Police Department and 3 Municipal Police Departments are currently operating under various 287(g) agreement enforcement models. If enacted, this legislation would void all existing 287(g) agreements across the state.

The Governor’s proposal builds on recent legislation introduced as part of her State of the State agenda to protect the constitutional rights of New Yorkers from federal overreach and hold federal agents accountable for unconstitutional action, and to ensure sensitive locations including New Yorkers’ homes are protected from civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant.

 

Establishing a Right To Sue Federal Officers for Constitutional Violations

With unprecedented escalations in aggressive federal immigration enforcement, communities across the United States are reeling from heavy-handed tactics that have been alleged to trample on constitutional rights.

To protect communities across the state and ensure accountability when constitutional rights are violated, Governor Hochul will advance legislation that gives New Yorkers a clear path to seek justice when their rights are violated.

The proposal authorizes individuals to bring state-level civil actions against federal officers who violate New Yorkers' U.S. constitutional rights, consistent with the same legal standards that already exist for state and local officers under federal civil rights law. By aligning state law with existing federal civil rights frameworks, this proposal reinforces constitutional protections and provides New Yorkers with a meaningful legal recourse when federal authority is unconstitutionally abused in New York.

Protecting New Yorkers in Sensitive Locations

For decades, federal policy under both parties has limited warrantless civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, and houses of worship. Recent federal changes have rolled back these protections, disrupting public safety, school communities, access to care, and trust in critical institutions.

New Yorkers should be able to attend school, access child care, seek medical care, worship, and reside in their private homes in peace. Governor Hochul has proposed legislation to ensure sensitive locations – including homes – can be protected from civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. This measure will help provide stability for children and families in essential community spaces.

ICE Asks Charlotte Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Attempted Murder in North Carolina

 

Sanctuary policies resulted in the release of 1,400 criminal illegal aliens from jail directly back onto North Carolina streets

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer—which is a request that local law enforcement not release this criminal into Charlotte neighborhoods without notification to ICE—for Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, after he was arrested for attempted first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend.

Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena 

On February 1, 2026, this criminal illegal alien allegedly attacked and stabbed the victim repeatedly.

“Sanctuary politicians repeatedly place dangerous MONSTERS like this above the safety of American citizens,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “We are calling on North Carolina politicians to commit to not releasing this attempted murderer from jail back into American communities. Unfortunately, the state of North Carolina has a history of refusing to cooperate with ICE and releasing criminals back onto our streets to create more victims.”

Gamez Cadena is here in the United States illegally as an overstay on a B-2 tourist visa.

ICE lodged a detainer February 1, 2026, to prevent his release back into American communities.

DHS law enforcement is protecting American communities every day from another senseless tragedy like this taking place in another town, to another family. Victims of illegal alien crime may receive support from the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office by contacting 1-855-488-6423.