In three weeks, President Trump has gone from “build the wall” to hitting a wall. After multiple guarantees that he’d rapidly remake American government Trump has gotten quickly bogged down in the mire of Washington. His quick-strike executive orders have done little or gotten stymied court. Some of his international proclamations have had to be walked back. Congress plods along at its usual creeping pace on big-ticket legislation – and confirming his own cabinet. The president of bold statements and big promises refused to admit on Friday that he’s been stymied by the pace of Washington, while admitting that he’s been frustrated by the city’s pace.(nydailynews)…[+]

Matthew Badger maintained that his life ended on Christmas Day 2011 when his three young daughters died in a Connecticut fire. The 51-year-old Badger survived with a broken heart for another five years before dying Thursday, from what his family said was natural causes.“His death was sudden and peaceful,” said his ex-wife Madonna Badger in a Facebook post. “He is with his children and his parents and his brother, Mark. . . . He was a wonderful man with a generous heart.”(nydailynews)…[+]

A New York congressman who once tried to derail a Trump development project in Manhattan has filed a rarely used resolution hoping to force the Justice Department to share whatever information it has on the President’s conflicts of interest and potential ties to Russia.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who represents a swath of Manhattan’s west side, introduced on Thursday a so-called “resolution of inquiry,” on which the House Judiciary Committee must make a decision within 14 legislative days. If no decision is made, the resolution is brought to a floor vote.

Nadler said he decided to use the somewhat obscure parliamentary tactic because of Republican refusal to investigate Trump’s “wide-ranging ethics problems.”(Nydailynews)…[+]

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – On Thursday, February 9, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda officially launched a road rehabilitation project to upgrade the Sir George Walter Highway and Friars Hill Road. The project is being funded through a grant of GBP13.9 million from the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), which is administered by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The launch was held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

Speaking at the event, Prime Minster of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne, noted that the road rehabilitation project is part of a broader infrastructure transformation initiative.

“Modern infrastructure transforms the living environment and it brings a new sense of self-respect and certainly a sense of purpose and pride for residents. It reduces alienation and hence, violence and criminality. These investments are part of a fully articulated growth development strategy, developed by the Ministry of Finance and our developmental partners…and identifies several critical areas required to improve the quality of life for our people. Infrastructure development is one of these flagship areas that has been identified for development,” said Mr. Browne…[+]

One person has died and five people suffered serious injuries when a massive fire tore through a Staten Island home during Thursday’s snowstorm, officials said. The blaze began in the home on Post Ave. near Heberton Ave. in Elm Park about 7 a.m., officials said. Within an hour, the fire grew in size and drew 140 firefighters. The blaze continued to rage 90 minutes after it began. A resident died at the scene, officials said. Five others suffered injuries and were being treated at the scene. It was not immediately clear what sparked the early morning fire.(nydailynews)…[+]

Cops in a Bronx precinct are under investigation for possible overtime abuse, the Daily News has learned.

Police sources said the Internal Affairs Bureau recently made two visits to the 45th Precinct stationhouse to pull records.

The NYPD’s top spokesman, Deputy Commissioner Stephen Davis, confirmed that time records were pulled, but he would not provide further details.

Sources said such an inquiry suggests investigators are trying to determine if cops actually worked the hours for which they were paid — and that the records pulled date back more than a year.

One source said investigators appeared to be focused on two sergeants, but another source said the probe seems to involve more officers and that the command logs were also removed.(nydailynews)…[+]

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS –  The Turks and Caicos Islands will host the 47th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Dr. William Warren Smith, CDB President, made the announcement on February 3, during an official visit with the country’s Premier, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

Approximately 500 delegates are expected to attend the Meeting, which will take place May 24 and 25, 2017. Participants will include Ministers and Government officials, private sector representatives, members of civil society and academia, and media. The flagship event will highlight the impact of the Bank’s investments in its 19 borrowing member countries (BMCs). In addition, stakeholders will take part in strategic discussions on resolving some of the Caribbean Region’s most pressing economic and social development issues.

“We extend our appreciation and thanks to the Government and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands for agreeing to host the Bank’s 47th Annual Meeting. This is the second time that TCI is hosting this event.  We see this as a strong show of support for our institution and the work we do in helping to drive economic and social development across the Caribbean Region,” said Dr. Smith…[+]

Little monsters body shaming Lady Gaga picked the wrong superstar to troll.

The pop star took to Instagram to address cyber bullies who criticized how her stomach looked during her powerhouse Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.

“I heard my body is a topic of conversation so I wanted to say, I’m proud of my body and you should be proud of yours too. No matter who you are or what you do. I could give you a million reasons why you don’t need to cater to anyone or anything to succeed,” she wrote.The 30-year-old Award-winning songstress sported a bedazzled crop top and booty shorts after an outfit change in the middle of the halftime show.(nydailynews)…[+]

ALPINE, Texas — What a man says was supposed to be a romantic dinner and back massage with his girlfriend ended with the woman missing and later found dead, according to police affidavits released Tuesday.

Those actions included the purchase of three large plastic sheets usually used by painters as drop cloths. Sheets similar to those bought at an Alpine variety store were found with human remains found scattered around a shallow grave in the wilderness outside Alpine in West Texas. Analysis of dental records confirmed that the remains were those of Zuzu Verk, a 21-year-old Sul Ross State University Student from the Fort Worth, Texas, suburb of Keller. Charged with second-degree felony evidence tampering by concealment of a corpse are Verk’s 22-year-old boyfriend Robert Fabian and Fabian’s 28-year-old friend Chris Estrada.(nydailynews)…[+]

More voters approve of President Trump’s controversial executive order on immigration than they do of nearly any other of his orders, a new poll out Wednesday found.

More than half (55%) of registered voters said they approve of the order — which bars people from seven Muslim-majority countries and all refugees from entering the U.S. — while only 38% said they disapprove, the latest Morning Consult/Politico poll found. That would represent the highest rating found in a Morning Consult/Politico poll for any of the executive orders Trump has signed so far. The high mark ties the 55% who said in a Morning Consult/ Politico poll that they supported Trump’s executive order last month to revoke federal government funding for so-called “sanctuary cities.”(nydailynews)…[+]