🚨 NYC Subway Incident: Police Seek Suspect in Disturbing Case On April 9, 2025, a deeply unsettling incident occurred aboard a southbound R train near Whitehall Street Station in Lower Manhattan. A 37-year-old man, Jorge Gonzalez, who had reportedly died of natural causes, was allegedly robbed and later sexually violated by two separate individuals.   Surveillance footage captured a woman stealing from Gonzalez’s body around 10:48 p.m. Approximately 90 minutes later, a man, identified as 51-year-old Carlos Garcia, was seen engaging in sexual acts with the deceased before fleeing the scene.  Garcia is described as wearing a blue baseball cap, black hooded jacket, yellow hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, red-and-white sneakers, and carrying a black backpack.  The NYPD urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.  BETTR Commentary: This harrowing event underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures within our public transit system. New Yorkers deserve to commute without fear, and it’s imperative that city officials prioritize the security and well-being of all passengers. ⸻ Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay BETTR. 🔗 Read more on BETTR Newswire #NYCSubway #PublicSafety #SubwayCrime #TurnNYRed #BETTR https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/12/new-york-subway-corpse-sexual-assault

🔥 NY Politics: From Spitzer to Cuomo to James—How Many Scandals Is Too Many? First, Eliot Spitzer fought prostitution as NY AG—then got caught in the middle of it as Governor. Then Cuomo was taken down by his own party in a blaze of scandals. And now? He’s being floated for a comeback like nothing happened—because the Democrats have no one BETTR to run. Meanwhile, current AG Letitia James targeted Trump’s business records while allegedly hiding flaws in her own. Is anyone in Albany playing by the rules they enforce? New Yorkers—aren’t you tired of the hypocrisy? Tired of being embarrassed on the national stage by both sides? Tired of recycled, corrupt names climbing back into power? It’s time for something different. It’s time for someone BETTR. #NewYorkDeservesBETTR #EndTheHypocrisy #LetitiaJames #CuomoReturns #EliotSpitzer #TrumpTrial #NYPolitics #TurnNYRed #JSA2026 #BETTRNews

🛑 Prison Closures Leave Thousands Homeless—But Not the Inmates As New York and California shut down dozens of prisons citing budget cuts and reform, a troubling trend is emerging: the buildings sit empty while local homelessness skyrockets. Instead of repurposing these facilities into housing, rehab centers, or job training sites, state governments are leaving them to rot—costing taxpayers millions in maintenance and security. Meanwhile, veterans, addicts, and the mentally ill sleep on sidewalks steps away from vacant, state-owned buildings with working bathrooms, kitchens, and beds. Advocates are calling for immediate action to convert these “ghost prisons” into transitional housing. But bureaucracy, NIMBY politics, and a lack of vision are standing in the way. How long can we ignore this? #HomelessCrisis #PrisonReform #WastedResources #GhostTowns #BETTRNews #TurnNYRed 🔗 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/states-close-prisons-leave-empty-buildings-amid-homelessness-crisis-rcna118129