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Shocking Verdict: Was Race the Unseen Hand in the Karmelo Anthony Case? New

Shocking Verdict: Was Race the Unseen Hand in the Karmelo Anthony Case?

House Democrats are raising concerns about how race and jury selection may have impacted the guilty verdict in the Karmelo Anthony case, with several arguing the verdict highlights the racism they believe exists in the criminal justice system.“A travesty, two lives ruined, and what struck me most is that you had an all-White jury,” Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas, said when asked his thoughts on the guilty verdict. “You had preemptive strikes that were used in order to achieve an all-White jury.”After Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday for the stabbing and killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track event, many activists and Democratic lawmakers have claimed the trial to be unfair and racist. Many are claiming the jurors were all White, and that this contributed to the rejection of Anthony’s self-defense claim.“Juries should represent the diversity of this country, and if a White kid was convicted of murder and it was an all-Black jury that did the conviction, people would say this is patently unfair,” Menefee said. Karmelo Anthony has been transferred to the Pack Unit in Navasota by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Texas Dept. of Criminal JusticeRep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas, leaves the House Democrats caucus meeting in the US Capitol on Feb. 3, 2026. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA via Reuters ConnectRep. Troy Carter, D-La., speaks during the Congressional Black Caucus news conference in the US Capitol on the Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais on April 29, 2026. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect“So why should it be fair if it’s the other way around?”But sources close to the trial told Fox News Digital that there were three jurors who were racial minorities. They said that of the 18 total jurors, including alternates, six were minorities. Additionally, four Black men testified in defense of Metcalf, saying Anthony was not provoked in any way to justify stabbing the 17-year-old.Supporters of Anthony claim that he stabbed Metcalf as an act of self-defense, arguing he did not receive a fair trial. Some activists and Democratic lawmakers have called for further review of the case and urged Anthony to pursue an appeal.“Here is a case where a young man certainly appears to have been being attacked and defended himself,” Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., said about the case.Austin Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, was stabbed in the chest by then-17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, a student-athlete from Frisco Centennial High School. Meghan Prall Metcalf/Facebook“It does bring in light the imbalance in our judicial system, as it relates to African Americans and people of color” Carter continued. “And that’s a shame. So hopefully, there’ll be an opportunity for some appeal and some further discussion.”“Case after case, after case you see that if it is a young Black person, they’re not allowed to be fearful, they’re not allowed self-defense, they don’t get the same standard ground opportunities that other people get,” Menefee said. “But then other races do.”Some lawmakers were less likely to directly blame the trial as unfair due to race, but were still sympathetic toward Anthony and were not blatantly opposed to the idea of looking further into the evidence in the case despite a verdict already being made.An Austin Metcalf supporter holds a sign in front of the Collin County courthouse after the verdict was reached in the Karmelo Anthony trial on June 9, 2026, in McKinney, Texas. AP Photo/Tony GutierrezA Karmelo Anthony supporter reacts to the verdict in the trial in front of the Collin County courthouse on June 9, 2026, in McKinney, Texas.  AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez“We’ve got to stop this loss and the killing of these young children, number one,” Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., said. “First of all, they need to reopen it and all the evidence needs to come forward.”“I think it’s an unfortunate circumstance all the way around,” Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., said.He continued, “You have one young man who was killed. His family will never get to be with him again. You have another young man who, for all intents and purposes, thrown a lot of years of his life. A lot of the years of this life. If he does 35 years, he’ll be 50 — in his 50s — when he gets out. And it’s just totally unfortunate.”Throughout their criticism of the verdict, several lawmakers framed the case as part of a larger debate over race, self-defense claims and equal treatment for minorities under the law.“The American justice system does not work equally for everybody,” Menefee said.

Jun 13, 2026
Natasha Bure's Bold Response to Critics: Why Her Baby Bump Is Here to Stay New

Natasha Bure's Bold Response to Critics: Why Her Baby Bump Is Here to Stay

Candace Cameron Bure’s pregnant daughter, Natasha Perry (née Bure), will proudly show off her baby bump any time she wants — regardless of the critics. “Raise your hand if you will never understand people being offended by a pregnant belly being out?” Natasha, 27, quipped in a TikTok video shared Friday, June 12, subsequently raising her hand. “Let me just be the first to say: I do not care. I literally don’t care.” Natasha announced last month that she is expecting her first baby with her husband, actor Bradley Steven Perry. As Natasha started sharing maternity pics online, she received an onslaught of questions about her choice to reveal her bare baby bump. “I didn’t know this was a thing until I have received countless DMs from grown women telling me I need to put my belly away, buy a bigger shirt or sending me the lengthiest stories about how when they were pregnant, in their time, they didn’t do that,” Natasha said. “I love my pregnant belly, [and] I have never in my life been so proud of my body, so proud that I’m growing a little baby in there — and this is coming from someone that dealt with body insecurity … my entire life.” She continued, “I love that when I look down, I see my little baby. … I am making up for the first few months of pregnancy when [I was] trying to conceal [my pregnancy] and wearing the ugliest outfits you’ve ever seen. They’re uncomfortable, and now that I have a bump, I’m showing my belly till my baby’s here.” Natasha further stressed that she plans to continue rocking belly-baring outfits “until further notice.” https://www.tiktok.com/@natashaperry/video/7650328205487869215?_r=1&_t=ZT-97A2rd00EhC “One person that might love it more than me, also the only person that I truly care about, is my husband,” she gushed of Bradley, 27. “We were hanging out with friends the other day, and I wore, like, a sweat set [that was] very baggy. He saw me before I left, literally says, ‘I’m so sad I can’t see your pregnant belly. It’s my favorite thing ever.’ You know what? That man is my favorite thing ever.” Natasha further noted that her pregnancy will only last “for so long,” so she wants to savor each moment with a baby bump. “I’m only going to look like this for so long, and God willing so many times, so my belly will be out until further notice,” the actress stated. “If that’s not your cup of tea, we will just see you in a couple months.” Natasha is the eldest child of Full House alum Candace, 50, and her husband, Valeri Bure, who also share sons Lev, 26, and Maksim, 24.

Jun 13, 2026
Brooklyn Beckham's Mysterious Absence When Sister Harper Arrives Uninvited New

Brooklyn Beckham's Mysterious Absence When Sister Harper Arrives Uninvited

Brooklyn Beckham was in New York City when his sister, Harper Beckham, stopped by his Los Angeles mansion on Friday.The media personality, 27, posted an Instagram Story of himself on a run in the Big Apple, proving he was out of town during the impromptu visit. That same day, Harper, 14, was photographed attempting to reunite with her estranged sibling in images exclusively obtained by Page Six.Based on Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram Stories, the chef was in New York City (as pictured here) when his sister, Harper Beckham, stopped by his Los Angeles home on Friday. brooklyn beckham/ instagramThe teenager exited an SUV before approaching the Beverly Hills, California, home around 2 p.m. PT, right after celebrating her dad, David Beckham, receiving a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.A source confirmed to Page Six that Harper showed up unannounced and left only seconds later since both Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were not home at the time.A rep for the couple told Page Six, “That photographers were in place as the letter was hand delivered says it all — this was choreographed for the cameras.”Harper was pictured at her estranged brother’s home before leaving just seconds later (as pictured here). London Entertainment for CA PostA source confirmed to Page Six that the 14-year-old showed up unannounced. London Entertainment for CA PostA rep for David and wife Victoria Beckham did not immediately respond to Page Six’s comment request.Earlier in the day, David, 51, was joined by the former Spice Girls member, 52, Harper and sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21 for the star-studded ceremony. Despite Brooklyn being a no-show, the soccer player gave a sweet shout-out to his family.A rep for Brooklyn and Nicola (pictured here in March) told Page Six, “That photographers were in place as the letter was hand delivered says it all — this was choreographed for the cameras.” Getty Images for Elton John AIDS FoundationThe impromptu visit came just hours after David Beckham (pictured here with Harper, Victoria, Cruz and Romeo Beckham) received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. REUTERS“Most of all, I want to thank my incredible family,” David gushed during his speech. “My parents and my sisters, who always supported my dreams. Victoria, my amazing wife for almost 30 years. Without whom, none of this would be possible or as enjoyable. And my beautiful children, who are the reason that I get out of the bed in the morning.”Harper’s attempt to reconnect with Brooklyn comes five months after he dropped a bombshell statement on Instagram slamming his parents.The chef alleged that his mom hijacked his first dance with Peltz during their 2022 wedding and that both his parents “have been trying endlessly to ruin [his] relationship” with his wife, 31. Brooklyn (pictured here with his dad) has made it clear he doesn’t want to reconnect with his family, writing in a bombshell Instagram Story in January, “I do not want to reconcile with my family.” victoriabeckham/InstagramThe media personality has accused his parents of “trying endlessly to ruin [his] relationship” with his other half (pictured here in 2025). Getty Images for BalmainBrooklyn scathingly wrote, “I do not want to reconcile with my family.”The Los Angeles resident also claimed Victoria and David “controlled narratives in the press” about their family for decades.“I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life,” he explained. His siblings have tried to make amends over the years, with Harper (pictured here with Brooklyn in 2024) sharing a shot of her brothers on Valentine’s Day with the caption, “I love you all so much words can’t describe it.” GC ImagesIn April, sources claimed that Victoria and David (pictured here on Friday) have tried to meet their estranged son and wife in whatever state they wish, to no avail. REUTERSDavid and Victoria have not publicly addressed the allegations, though Brooklyn’s siblings have continuously tried to publicly make amends.On Valentine’s Day, Harper posted an image of herself and three brothers, writing, “I love you all so much words can’t describe it.”Brooklyn, however, opted to cover up his tattoo tributes to the Beckham brood.Brooklyn has also covered up his tattoo tributes to his family (pictured here together in 2024). WireImage for Victoria Beckham“Even though Brooklyn has made it clear he doesn’t want to see his parents, the rest of his family misses him desperately,” a source told Page Six about his family (pictured here). @victoriabeckham/InstagramThe “Cookin’ With Brooklyn” star — who also missed his dad’s 50th birthday bash last May — covered his siblings’ names with a black-and-white design.He also re-inked his tribute to his parents, replacing the word “DAD” with an anchor and covering “Mum” with a flower and dragon. In April, insiders who are close to the family claim that the athlete and fashion designer have continuously offered to meet Brooklyn and Peltz in whatever state they wish.“Even though Brooklyn has made it clear he doesn’t want to see his parents, the rest of his family misses him desperately,” a source previously told Page Six about their ongoing rift.

Jun 13, 2026
What Happened to Vetëvendosje's Votes in Prishtina? New

What Happened to Vetëvendosje's Votes in Prishtina?

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 8, 2026 · Uncategorized Lëvizja Vetëvendosje në Prishtinë pavarësisht se doli subjekti më i votauar, megjithatë ka pasur tkurrje të rezultatit.Krahasuar me rezultatet e 28 dhjetorit të vitit të kaluar, Vetëvendosje ka minus 17 mijë vota në kryeqytet.Vetëvedosje në zgjedhjet e 7 qershorit mori 48.90% apo përkthyer në vota 48 mijë e 983 vota.E dyta është LDK me 24.50, pasuar nga PDK me 19.05%. Related Articles

Jun 13, 2026
Anna Faris Reveals Untold Struggles Post-Divorce with Chris Pratt New

Anna Faris Reveals Untold Struggles Post-Divorce with Chris Pratt

Anna Faris opened up about how work got her through her divorce from Chris Pratt after eight years of marriage.“I was feeling sad,” the actress recounted about the split in a Variety profile published Saturday, before noting that producing her podcast “Anna Faris Is Unqualified,” “helped a lot” during that time.Faris, 49, and Pratt, 46, tied the knot in 2009 before welcoming son Jack, now ,13, in 2012.The pair divorced in 2018. Anna Faris (pictured here earlier this month) said that her work helped her through her 2018 divorce from ex Chris Pratt. MediaPunch / BACKGRIDThat actress (pictured here with her ex in 2017) said she was “feeling sad,” adding that producing her podcast, “Anna Faris Is Unqualified,” “helped a lot” during that period of time. Getty Images“I’m lucky that at that time I had my podcast,” the “Scary Movie” star explained. “I wanted, like, four people to listen and to build my own secret community. I wanted an avenue outside of Hollywood as a way to connect with people.”Despite having “a constant desire to connect with people,” Faris admitted she “didn’t disclose a lot on the podcast,” but felt like she could if she “needed to.”“It made me think, ‘I know I could be happy if I’m writing because I’ve always loved that, and maybe that’s an avenue to make money,’” the “House Bunny” actress continued.At that time, Faris was “thinking of a version of retirement.”Faris, who shares son Jack, 13, (pictured here together earlier this month) with Pratt, explained that she was “lucky” to have the podcast, expressing: “I wanted, like, four people to listen and to build my own secret community.” Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockThe Hollywood icon (pictured here last month) said, these days, “the opportunities are more bountiful than they’ve ever been!” REUTERSNow, “the opportunities are more bountiful than they’ve ever been!”“I’m just overwhelmed with gratitude,” Faris confessed. “When people see me, they usually smile and say, ‘Oh, I love ‘The House Bunny” or ‘Oh, I love ‘Scary Movi’e’ or ‘Mom’ helped me through that hard time.’”Faris told the outlet, that while she had “enough gumption, enough of a core” to get through her divorce and the chatter of Hollywood, she would be “naïve” to think that being in the spotlight for 26 years didn’t “shape” who she is.In 2021, the “Scary Movie” star (pictured here with the Marvel actor in 2017) said that her marriage failed because as actors, they didn’t eliminate the “competitiveness.” WireImageAfter her divorce, Faris found love with Michael Barrett (pictured here together last month), and the two married in 2021. Getty Images for Paramount Pictures“But, f–k the scrutiny,” Faris remarked.Meanwhile, the “Hot Chick” actress did share a deeper look into what made her marriage fail during a 2021 episode of her podcast. Faris told guest Gwyneth Paltrow that her past two husbands — she was previously married to Ben Indra from 2004 to 2008 — were actors, and they didn’t do “a great job of eliminating competitiveness.”Pratt went on to tie the knot with Katherine Schwarzenegger (pictured here in a selfie) in 2019. chris pratt/ instagramThe couple welcomed three kids, Lyla, Eloise and Ford (as pictured here). chris pratt/ instagram“Or at least I didn’t, being a proud person, and not wanting to reveal vulnerability,” she added.However, after their split, both Faris and Pratt found love again.The “Parks and Recreation” star married Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019 and the couple shares kids, Lyla, 5, Eloise, 4, and Ford, 1.For her part, Faris tied the knot with Michael Barrett in 2021.

Jun 13, 2026
Trump's Surprising Nominee for Key Legal Role Sparks Debate New

Trump's Surprising Nominee for Key Legal Role Sparks Debate

President Trump announced Saturday he plans to nominate James McDonald as the next US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a powerhouse role that impacts some of the most prominent terrorism cases across the country.McDonald previously served as an assistant US attorney and ran enforcement at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. Trump picked the former assistant US Attorney for one of the most high-profile law enforcement jobs in the country. Shawn Thew / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.comThe nomination comes after Trump said he would push the current SDNY chief, Jay Clayton, to be the next Director of National Intelligence – although the move could hinge on objections from Democratic lawmakers over the president’s plan to install Bill Pulte in an “acting” role.“A native of the Great State of Oklahoma, Jamie is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and served as Director of Enforcement at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission during my First Term,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.McDonald is a senior partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.“ I am confident that Jamie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as he has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, our Law Enforcement Patriots, the Legal Community, and the Judicial Bench. Good luck Jamie, Trump said.“I have no doubt about your future greatness!”

Jun 13, 2026
Shocking Insult: What Did Xhevrie Ademi Say About Rifat Jashari? New

Shocking Insult: What Did Xhevrie Ademi Say About Rifat Jashari?

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 13, 2026 · Uncategorized Dje është varrosur luftëtari i orëve të para të UÇK-së, njëherësh familjar i Adem Jasharit, Sahit Jashari.Sahit Jashari, së bashku me Sami Lushtakun, kanë kryer disa aksione guerile në vitet 1992 dhe 1993. Ata ishin miq të pandarë, derisa vdekja i ndau.Gjatë ditës së sotme, në një video janë parë Sami Lushtaku dhe baca Rifat Jashari duke pritur së bashku të pamen për vdekjen e Sahit Jasharit.Ka mjaftuar kjo pamje që një aktiviste e Lëvizjes Vetëvendosje të eskalojë me fyerje.Xhevrie Ademi, e cila është shumë aktive në rrjetet sociale dhe në tubimet e Vetëvendosjes, e ka quajtur Rifat Jasharin “matuf plak” dhe “gërxhull plak”.Me fyerje të rënda, ajo ka thënë se në të ardhmen nuk do të çuditej nëse do ta shihte Rifat Jasharin duke u përqafuar me serbët e Listës Serbe.“E ky matufi plak që nuk i vjen marre prej plisit që e mban në kokë”, ishte një nga fjalitë e aktivistes së VV-së, e cila shihet në fotografi me eksponentët më të lartë të Lëvizjes Vetëvendosje.

Jun 13, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell's Emotional Reunion: What Happened Inside the Prison Walls? New

Rosie O'Donnell's Emotional Reunion: What Happened Inside the Prison Walls?

Rosie O’Donnell shared a lengthy poem after visiting her troubled daughter Chelsea O’Donnell in prison.In an Instagram upload shared Saturday, the “A League of Their Own” star posed with Chelsea for an affectionate snapshot. In the poem, O’Donnell, 64, recalled arriving early for the visit “In what looks like / A children’s nursery room / Disney murals on cement walls / Vending machines.” O’Donnell then related being “told to sit” in a red chair at Table 8.“The guard explained the rules,” O’Donnell continued, adding, “A hug hello and goodbye only /No money exchanged / Hands above the table / No loud voices.” When Chelsea arrived in her green inmate uniform, the former talk show host recalled, her heart “skip[ped] a beat.” She noted in the poem that her daughter looked “good,” and “healthy calm” with “rested blue eyes” and “clear skin.” Rosie O’Donnell shared a photo with her daughter Chelsea, and related her visit to prison in a new Instagram upload (as seen above). rosie o'donnell / instagramThe comedienne, seen above earlier this month, lamented in a poem, “We have been through so much.” Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions“We have been through so much,” O’Donnell wrote, lamenting that Chelsea’s four children — “3 girls and a boy” — had “not visited” her behind bars. The comedienne recalled shedding tears during the visit. “It’s hard enough for her / She turns 29 this summer / And all I see when I look at her/ Is a blonde baby in diapers,” she added.“The View” alum then recalled the visit being cut short due to a tornado, returning to her hotel through the storm and sleeping “for hours.” “Proud of us both,” she concluded the poem of her 28-year-old daughter. “Unconditional love / Simply the only way / Thru motherhood / Love and forgiveness a must / Even when it seems impossible / Especially then / We live we learn we grow / Even at 64.” Followers in the comments thread expressed their support for Rosie and Chelsea, with one person writing, “What a beautiful piece. I feel like I can picture it perfectly. Every person in that room is someone’s baby. I’m proud of Chelsea and you. 🫶🏻🫶🏻” Rosie noted that her daughter looked “healthy calm.” They’re seen above in 2016. Bruce GlikasShe recalled embracing her daughter after the visit was “cut short.” Chelsea and Rosie are seen above in a throwback photo. Getty ImagesAnother simply added, “With you 💜” while a third chimed in, “Thinking of you. You are helping many. ❤️” Rosie also broke down the visit — which she noted her daughter requested — in a Substack post on Friday entitled “Before and After.” In February 2025, Chelsea appeared in court over felony bail jumping, resisting or obstructing an officer, and possession of methamphetamine and child neglect. She was subsequently sentenced to six years of probation and warned of prison time in the event that she violated probation requirements — which included possession of a controlled substance.Her probation was revoked and she was sentenced to jail in October. Chelsea, seen with family members in 2015, was arrested three times in 2024 and sentenced to probation. WireImageRosie’s daughter’s probation was revoked in October and she was sentenced to jail. Rosie is seen here in 2024. Getty ImagesIn February, TMZ reported that a State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections report revealed that Chelsea had been accused of alleged assault after touching a man’s genitals without permission — a claim she denied to authorities, per the outlet.The alleged encounter was included in the report, which explained why her probation was revoked. Chelsea and Rosie’s affectionate visit underscores a previously troubled relationship — in January 2025, Chelsea filed papers requesting to have her name changed to her birth mother Deanna Micoley’s maiden name.The move came after Rosie — who relocated from the United States to Ireland last year — reportedly cut her daughter from her $80 million will amid her ongoing problems with the law.

Jun 13, 2026
Anna Faris on Life After Chris Pratt: The Unexpected Path She Took New

Anna Faris on Life After Chris Pratt: The Unexpected Path She Took

Anna Faris admittedly felt emotional after initially separating from her ex-husband, Chris Pratt. “I was feeling sad,” Faris, 49, recalled of her divorce in a Variety profile published Saturday, June 13. “I do feel like I had enough gumption, enough of a core, and I have tried to be careful about how much Hollywood infiltrates, but now I’ve been on a spectrum of fame for 26 years, so I would be naïve to think that it hasn’t shaped who I am at this point. But, f*** the scrutiny.” Faris and Pratt, 46, were married from 2009 to 2018, welcoming their now-13-year-old son, Jack, in 2012. After the two actors separated, Faris found solace in her work. “I’m lucky that at that time I had my [“Anna Faris Is Unqualified”] podcast,” the Scary Movie actress recalled to Variety. “I wanted, like, four people to listen and to build my own secret community. I wanted an avenue outside of Hollywood as a way to connect with people.” Faris started her eponymous podcast in 2015 with “curiosity” and “a desire to connect” with guests, per a website description. “I used to do this thing on ski lifts where, if I was on a ski lift with a stranger, I’d say, ‘Do you want to have a really intense 10-minute conversation with me? And you can answer any question you want to,’” Faris told Variety. “I’d ask them questions like, ‘When was the first time you fell in love?’ I’ve had a constant desire to connect with people. I didn’t disclose a lot on the podcast, but I always felt like I could if I needed to.” According to Faris, producing “Anna Faris Is Unqualified" episodes “helped [her] a lot” during her divorce. “It made me think, ‘I know I could be happy if I’m writing because I’ve always loved that, and maybe that’s an avenue to make money,’” the actress told the outlet. “I was thinking of a version of retirement, but now, I feel like the opportunities are more bountiful than they’ve ever been! I’m just overwhelmed with gratitude. When people see me, they usually smile and say, ‘Oh, I love The House Bunny’ or ‘Oh, I love ‘Scary Movie’ or ‘Mom helped me through that hard time.’” Faris and Pratt have each found love again after divorce. The Marvel star is now married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, with whom he shares three children, while Faris married Michael Barrett in 2021.

Jun 13, 2026
NYC's Hidden History at Risk: Council Fights to Save Underground Railroad Site New

NYC's Hidden History at Risk: Council Fights to Save Underground Railroad Site

A bipartisan majority of NYC Council members is demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani seize privately owned property in order to save a piece of Manhattan history tied to the Underground Railroad, The Post has learned.Councilman Harvey Epstein (D-Manhattan) fired off a letter Tuesday to Mamdani signed by 31 other members urging the mayor to work with the Council to use the city’s eminent domain powers to block a proposal to build a 100-foot-high commercial building next door to the Merchant’s House Museum in NoHo, where a secret passageway used to smuggle slaves to freedom was discovered in February.Experts say construction of the planned building will cause irreparable damage to the adjacent city-owned, three-and-a-half-story site—which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the earliest known location of Underground Railroad activity in NYC.NYC Councilman Harvey Epstein and 31 other Council members are urging Mayor Mamdani to use the city’s eminent domain powers to block a proposal to build a commercial tower next door to the Merchant’s House Museum in NoHo. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock“The city should, as it has done in the past, take the steps necessary to continue preservation of this historic property, especially given its recent discovery as an African American Heritage Site,” said the pols, which also included Speaker and Manhattan Dem Julie Menin and Queens Republican Joann Ariola.The seized property would become NYC’s first “Underground Railroad Memorial Learning Center,” the pols propose. NYC and the state have used eminent domain —the government’s right to seize private property for what is considers a public benefit —to drive large-scale infrastructure and economic development like highways, Central Park, Hudson Yards and the Atlantic Yards project that included Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.Mamdani is already facing heavy criticism from real estate groups and conservative lawmakers for his Marxist “Fix the City” plan, which proposes seizing derelict buildings from negligent landlords and transferring ownership to favored “community land trusts” or tenants.Ariola defended the Council’s plan to use eminent domain.“This is American history being preserved,” the Republican pol told The Post. “Ordinarily, I would be adamantly against the city interfering with private development, but this is one of the rare occasions when I think such action is warranted.”The Merchant’s House Museum (right) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the earliest known location of Underground Railroad activity in NYC. Helayne SeidmanCouncilman Harvey Epstein and Mayor Mamdani. Paul MartinkaThe Mayor’s Office did not return messages.The Underground Railroad passageway — built in 1832 beneath a built-in dresser of drawers — is the only one in NYC that is accessible to the public, and the second to still exist in the city, aside from the Hopper-Gibbons House on West 29th Street.Kalodop II Park Corp. wants to demolish a one-story garage it owns at 27 East 4th St. now being used to store food carts. It would be replaced with a nine-story office building that includes ground-floor space likely to be used for a restaurant or art gallery.An illustration of a proposed commercial building next to the Merchant’s House Museum.Since the lot is located within the NoHo Historic District Extension, which consists of 56 buildings that date back to as far as the 1820s, the Landmarks Preservation Commission must still approve the proposal.During an LPC public hearing on March 17, Epstein, who represents the neighborhood, cited the potential collapse of the Merchant’s House due to the construction, and the threat to future discoveries around the Underground Railroad site as reasons why Kalodop’s application should be denied.Kalodop did not return a request for comment.

Jun 13, 2026
Knicks Fan's $20K Hotel Nightmare: What Did Wembanyama Do? New

Knicks Fan's $20K Hotel Nightmare: What Did Wembanyama Do?

He made one tall order — and it got him thrown out.A Knicks fan is crying foul after he booked a penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton for Game 4 of the NBA Finals — but was allegedly kicked out of the $20,000 hotel room because of a demand from San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.Pennsylvanian Phil Godlewski was with a party of six, who spent a total of $750,000 on tickets to Wednesday’s game — and rented out one of the two penthouse suites on the 41st floor of the Ritz-Carlton on West 28th Street in NoMad.The Scranton entrepreneur — who was with his 11 and 9-year-old sons and his friend Ron Pavalonis, and his son — wasn’t told that Wemby was staying in the other penthouse suite.When Pavalonis was entering his room around 5 p.m., he said he saw Wemby exiting his own suite — presumably on his way to Madison Square Garden, and greeted the Spurs star player.“I hear Ronnie say five words. That’s all he said. ‘Good luck tonight, big guy,'” Godlewski, 43, told The Post.Just 10 minutes later, they got a knock on the door from the hotel’s director of rooms operations, Jean Choi — which they did not hear since their room was so big. So Choi — along with three men in black suits — just let themselves in, Godlewski claimed.“They opened the door illegally, and they actually entered the vestibule area. And she’s yelling from within the room, ‘Mr. Godlewski!’ I finally hear her and walk to the door and that’s when she told me, ‘I’m sorry, but you guys are going to have to leave the premises.'”“I said, ‘What? Why?’ And she said, ‘Because we were told you were harassing and waiting for the players to exit their rooms.'”Victor Wembanyama got Phil Godlewski and his group kicked out of the Ritz-Carlton penthouse they booked for Game 4. AP Photo/Frank Franklin IIGodlewski said his friend, Ron Pavalonis, left, only wished Wemby luck before he game, but the hotel claimed they harassed him. Courtesy of Phil GodlewskiGodlewski insisted Choi check the security cameras to confirm their party did nothing wrong — but she allegedly told him there were no cameras on that floor.“And that was a lie because I literally look up, and there’s a camera right over her head in the hallway,” said Godlewski, who got the whole interaction with the hotel on camera and said he has already contacted a lawyer.“She was just trying to just get us the heck out of there. She didn’t care what actually happened. She didn’t care how it happened. All she cared about was Victor complained to his security team.”Godlewski, second from top left, said he was never told not to talk to any Spurs players in the hotel. Courtesy of Phil GodlewskiWhile Godlewski said he understood the hotel taking precautions — since a Spurs fan was assaulted following Game 3, during which Wemby also shoved Jalen Brunson, becoming the city’s No. 1 nemesis — he couldn’t comprehend why the hotel didn’t just have the Spurs buy out the entire building for the night.“Not only did they not block out the hotel, but they put us on the same frigging floor as Victor Wembanyama,” he said. “What sense does that make? If you don’t want anyone around the Spurs, especially Victor, don’t book the penthouse directly next to him. It was a huge mistake on their part.”The entrepreneur paid $125,00 for each ticket to MSG for Game 4. Courtesy of Phil GodlewskiWhen they checked in, they were never told they would be staying on the same floor at Wemby, or given any warning not to speak to him.“If they had said, ‘Listen, you’re staying on the same floor as one of the players. You cannot engage with the player. You have to stay in your room until he leaves the premises, we would have been like, ‘OK, no problem.'”The Ritz-Carlton and Wembanyama’s agent did not reply to The Post’s requests for comment.Godlewski ended up booking the Trump International on Central Park West for $3,000, so actually saved $17,000.Godlewski’s sons already burned the signed Wemby jersey they had framed and hanging in their home. Courtesy of Phil GodlewskiBut the damage is already done.“My 11-year-old was a huge Wemby fan. He was devastated and couldn’t believe one of his heroes could do this to people. As we were in the car going to the Garden, he said, ‘Dad, when we get home, can I burn my Wemby jerseys?'” said Godlewski, whose son already burned his $3,500 autographed one.Godlewski said he is waiting for an apology from Wemby, and called the Spurs Game 4 loss later that evening a silver lining.“It was complete instant karma,” he said.“You will get what comes to you. And that’s exactly what happened that night.”

Jun 13, 2026
Prince George's Unexpected Balcony Moment Leaves Kate Middleton in Stitches New

Prince George's Unexpected Balcony Moment Leaves Kate Middleton in Stitches

Prince George fought off a sneeze during the national anthem at the 2026 Trooping the Colour.In a video posted to X by the Telegraph, the 12-year-old seemingly suppressed a sneeze as the royal family stood at attention on the balcony of Buckingham Palace while watching the Royal Air Force’s flypast.As the song finished, Prince George put his hands over his nose and mouth and sneezed, taking a moment to laugh about the incident with his mom, Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales sweetly put her hand on her eldest child’s back as she, George, Prince William, 43, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8, waved goodbye to the crowd and exited the balcony. Prince George (pictured here with his mom and siblings) suppressed a sneeze during the national anthem at the 2026 Trooping the Colour. Kirsty WigglesworthThe young royal and Princess of Wales laughed about the moment — in which George covered his mouth and nose and sneezed into his hand. Chris J. RatcliffeEarlier in the day, Middleton, 44, let out a sneeze herself at Horse Guards Parade.Despite George’s small moment, it was his younger brother, Prince Louis, who once again stole the show at this year’s festivities. The youngest royal made a series of animated faces while standing next to his family, including King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78.One photo saw the 8-year-old making a shocked face as he looked into the sea of spectators. Prince George, Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, King Charles and Queen Camilla waved goodbye to the crowd before exiting the balcony of Buckingham Palace (as seen here). AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMiddleton also let out a sneeze during the day’s festivities (as pictured here). ZUMAPRESS.comOther pictures showed Louis accompanying his mom during this year’s carriage procession.Prince Louis is known for his silly antics, as last year he continued to wave at the crowd far after his family members lowered their own hands, promoting George to tell him to “stop” — as seen on X.In 2024, Louis showed off his dance moves and he circled his hips around to the band’s music.Prince Louis brought his typical antics, making animated facial expressions during the celebration (as pictured here). ZUMAPRESS.comAt one point, the littlest royal made a shocked face as he looked at the crowd (as pictured here). ZUMAPRESS.comThat time, it was his sister who was spotted telling him to “stop.”“He’s a cheeky monkey — a typical third child,” an insider told People in 2022. “It’s nice that the world got to see him enjoying himself.”Trooping the Colour is held each June to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign.Trooping the Colour is held every June and celebrates the official birthday of the British sovereign. REUTERSThis year, the Princess of Wales sported a powder blue Catherine Walker coat dress that resembled the one her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, wore to Prince William’s first Easter service in 1987 (as pictured here). Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ImagesMore than 1,400 soldiers, horses and musicians gather on Horse Guards Parade in London to celebrate their leader. This year, Middleton paid tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by sporting a powder blue Catherine Walker coat dress.The look was very similar to a Catherine Walker outfit worn by Princess Diana — who died at age 36 in 1997 — during her son Prince William’s first Easter service in 1987.

Jun 13, 2026