The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge that connects D.C to Northern Virginia is set to get a $127 million upgrade beginning next week The renovation project will take an estimated three and a half years Department of Transportation officials are hoping to minimize the traffic impact The 60-year-old bridge carries nearly 95,000 vehicles a day and functions as a key point of entry and exit in and out of the city DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum said the bridge is in pretty rough shape and has needed repairs for years “This is the first major restoration project on that bridge So there’s a number of structural improvements and we’re going to be upgrading the deck there’s also going to be some great aesthetic improvements that are very much needed,” she said and not befitting an entry corridor into our beautiful city.” But much more than just repainting will take place and the bridge will be widened for more pedestrian and cyclist use Also planned are extensive structural repairs including upgrading traffic barriers and railings along with replacing signage and sign structures DDOT said there are several key impacts on traffic in and out of D.C The traffic agency is making the following recommendations to motorists and others who use the bridge: Kershbaum said the bridge will look much different and be more functional for cars “We’re going to be widening the north sidewalk by 10 feet so the sidewalk will actually jut over the existing footprint and make it far more inviting for pedestrians and for cyclists,” she said We are doing everything we can to both expedite the project and also keep as many lanes open as we can.” The federal government will be footing 90% of the multimillion dollar check Kershbaum said no lane changes are planned for the bridge and it will continue to operate with seven lanes — three inbound and three outbound and one reversible with that being inbound in the morning and outbound in the afternoon The Roosevelt Bridge opened during the early years of Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration. Since its opening 60 years ago, it has been maintained by DDOT, and the most recent repairs took place in 2022. Located near the Kennedy Center and the National Mall as well as near Arlington National Cemetery and numerous monuments the bridge also serves as a major connection point on the D.C Evacuation Route and the National Highway System Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Weekend anchor Dan Ronan is an award-winning journalist with a specialty in business and finance reporting A rumor that circulated online in early 2025 claimed former U.S "We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests." adding a caption referencing President Donald Trump's second administration "A warning that sadly rings as true today as it did back then." In past years Snopes readers also asked in emails about the authenticity of the quote A post shared by Robert Reich (@rbreich) Weeks later, Reich marked the end of Trump's first 100 days with an article The Guardian published Reich had not yet responded to an emailed request for comment as of the time of publication including additional thoughts he might have both on Roosevelt's usage of the quote and what the words meant to him more than two-and-a-half months later The White House had also not yet replied to an email asking for comment on Reich's usage of the quote and the outlined claims from Reich's articles In his 1941 State of the Union address to Congress with World War II underway in Europe and the Pacific FDR asked the American people to work hard to produce armaments for the democracies of Europe Roosevelt presented his reasons for American involvement making the case for continued aid to Great Britain and greater production of war industries at home the United States was fighting for the universal freedoms that all people deserved At a time when Western Europe lay under Nazi domination Roosevelt presented a vision in which the American ideals of individual liberties should be extended throughout the world Alerting Congress and the nation to the necessity of war Roosevelt articulated the ideological aims of the war and appealed to Americans' most profound beliefs about freedom Roosevelt proposed four fundamental freedoms that all people should have His "four essential human freedoms" included some phrases already familiar to Americans from the Bill of Rights as well as some new phrases: freedom of speech These symbolized America's war aims and gave the American people a mantra to hold onto during the war Roosevelt's speech forcefully opposed isolationism and proposed a "swift and driving increase in our armament production" to support British forces he voiced his opposition to dictators — the moment Reich would highlight more than 84 years later: performing my constitutional duty to "give to the Congress information of the state of the Union," I find it necessary to report that the future and the safety of our country and of our democracy are overwhelmingly involved in events far beyond our borders Armed defense of democratic existence is now being gallantly waged in four continents all the population and all the resources of Europe Africa and Australasia will be dominated by the conquerors Let us remember that the total of those populations and their resources in those four continents greatly exceeds the sum total of the population and the resources of the whole of the Western Hemisphere-many times over In times like these it is immature--and incidentally untrue--for anybody to brag that an unprepared America No realistic American can expect from a dictator's peace international generosity or freedom of religion -or even good business Such a peace would bring no security for us or for our neighbors who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety we may take pride in the fact that we are softhearted; but we cannot afford to be soft-headed We must always be wary of those who with sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal preach the "ism" of appeasement We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests I have recently pointed out how quickly the tempo of modern warfare could bring into our very midst the physical attack which we must eventually expect if the dictator nations win this war Eleven months and one day later — on Dec. 7, 1941 — the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, then a U.S. territory. On the next day, Roosevelt delivered a speech before Congress in which he famously called the attacks "a day which will live in infamy" and declared war on Japan Congress approved Roosevelt's request by a vote of 388-1 in the House and 82-0 in the Senate. U.S. Rep. Jeannette Rankin, R-Mont., a dedicated pacifist and the first woman elected to Congress, cast the only vote against the declaration of war "Driving Increase in Armaments Demanded by President." Reno Evening Gazette via The Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/147116315/ "Full Text of President's Address." Brooklyn Eagle https://www.newspapers.com/image/52627608/ https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/R/RANKIN,-Jeannette-(R000055)/ Jeannette Rankin's History-Making Moment." National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/on-this-day-jeanette-rankins-history-making-moment https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack "President Franklin Roosevelt's Annual Message (Four Freedoms) to Congress (1941)." National Archives https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-franklin-roosevelts-annual-message-to-congress Must Give More British Aid." Stockton Daily Evening Record via The Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/843777184/ the US Won't Survive Trump's next 100 Days." The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/30/trump-next-100-days https://robertreich.substack.com/p/say-what-it-is-a-coup https://gspp.berkeley.edu/research-and-impact/faculty/robert-reich House 388 to 1 after Roosevelt's Message." Buffalo Evening News via The Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/841261940/ https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/artifact/sj-res-116-declaration-war-japan-december-8-1941 "Text of Roosevelt's Message to Congress." Des Moines Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/image/323240060/ "World War II Facts." FDR Presidential Library & Museum Jordan Liles is a Senior Reporter who has been with Snopes since 2016 This material may not be reproduced without permission Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has unleashed a flood of anxiety over the potential demise of what is commonly known as the post-World War II order with its emphasis on international alliances It was also intended to counter the isolationism of the 1930s and Americans’ all-too-common tendency to see themselves as living in a world apart protected by the Atlantic and Pacific oceans the creation of the American-led international system we live in today did not simply drop out of the sky It came about by design—a design animated by Roosevelt’s profound belief in the links between the onset of the Great Depression and the eruption of the most destructive war in human history This meant that winning World War II was not enough To eradicate fascism and establish a lasting peace had to dedicate itself to addressing the root causes of the global economic crisis Read More: How a Second Trump Administration Will Change the Domestic and World Order As a corollary to his efforts to promote peace abroad Roosevelt also set out to restore the American people’s faith in democracy at home He recognized that the misery caused by the Depression had led many Americans—like their counterparts in Europe and Asia—to question the efficacy of democratic government The raft of programs and laws Roosevelt and Congress enacted during this era aimed to counter this disturbing tendency and financial reforms that helped restore the credibility of America’s banking and financial sector While Roosevelt was promoting his New Deal he also embraced an effort to reverse the disastrous 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Roosevelt understood that tariffs were a tax on poor and working Americans and regarded the use of the progressive income tax as a much more equitable—and economically advantageous—means of raising revenue He also comprehended the terrible impact the 1930 tariff It increased costs at home and strangled international trade as other nations—including Great Britain especially because British officials believed that they could not count on any help from the U.S which allowed the president to extend military aid to any nation whose defense was deemed vital to the defense of the U.S The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec But Roosevelt never lost sight of the fact that isolationism might well return once the conflict was over the President expended enormous energy to foster the notion that the U.S could not live in isolation from the rest of the world He dismissed the unilateralism espoused by the America first movement as a failed policy He also continued to hammer home the link between peace and prosperity Read More: Franklin Roosevelt's Case for American Military Aid for Ukraine In 1944, this conviction drove the successful negotiations that produced the Bretton Woods Accords, which created the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. It also animated Roosevelt’s tireless efforts to establish the United Nations. Just a few weeks before he died, Roosevelt bluntly reminded Americans that the U.S “unless we build an economically healthy world.”  That he largely succeeded in this effort was perhaps best articulated by the preeminent historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr., who, when asked by TIME magazine to reflect on the forces that shaped the 20th century responded with the simple observation that the world we live in wasn’t Adolf Hitler’s the social and economic conditions in 2025 are not exactly the same as they were during Roosevelt’s tenure in office The decline of high-paying manufacturing jobs in much of the Western world since the advent of the “free-market fundamentalism” in the 1990s has led to understandable calls for a more equitable global trading regime But as we mark the 80th anniversary of Roosevelt’s sudden death on April 12 his leadership starkly highlights the costs and risks associated with the abandonment of his world Woolner is professor of history and the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation fellow in Roosevelt studies and author of The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians. Learn more about Made by History at TIME here. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors. TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice WARM SPRINGS, Ga. — Under a clear blue sky and a crisp spring breeze, an honor guard plants the U.S. flag in front of the Little White House now a national historic landmark and state park People gather on the lawn to mark the day Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died here on April 12 just months into his fourth term as president Hal "Toby" Raper points through the tree canopy to a mountain in the distance "I was the last house on the top of the mountain when he died in this house," he recalls The retired dentist is now on the memorial advisory committee here, dedicated to preserving the story of Roosevelt's relationship with Warm Springs, where he'd found relief from polio in the town's namesake therapeutic waters "He swam in the water of the pool," Raper says 'I can feel some movement in my toe for the first time ever.'" Raper says he was known to tour the countryside, connecting with Americans struggling in the Great Depression "This was a very poor part of the country in those days," says Raper many of the common working people who lived here." It was a very different experience than where Roosevelt grew up in Hyde Park he saw people in a different way than he had ever seen them before," says local state representative Debbie Buckner The rural landscape and its people helped shape his political philosophy that the federal government could pull the nation out of the Depression Buckner says that remains a source of pride here we helped him be the president that he was — providing services for people to have a hand up Roosevelt's New Deal included rural electrification along with new government spending on roads and bridges contrasting FDR's legacy to President Trump's MAGA agenda The reverend and Georgia Democrat is the keynote speaker at the ceremony commemorating 80 years since Roosevelt's death "And in many ways the America he fought for remains unfinished." Warnock uses the opportunity to criticize the Trump administration and its work to slash the federal workforce "Roosevelt said, 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself,'" Warnock says. "President Trump is bent on weaponizing fear. He and those who are working alongside him, Elon Musk and others are counting on a context in which federal workers wake up every day and wonder whether or not they have a job They want us to be afraid of one another." or can afford the build-up of government programs that FDR spearheaded "I think that was the first step in the U.S. moving toward a more redistributionist view of the economy," says Jeffrey Miron, a senior lecturer in economics at Harvard and vice president for research at the libertarian CATO Institute "FDR sort of changed the thinking that the federal government needs to be involved in controlling the economy and running the economy and expanding expenditures up and down to moderate business cycles and all those sorts of things," Miron says finds it gratifying to see the community's bond with his great-grandfather is still strong "The state of Georgia gave so much to FDR — not just his vision politically But Luke says he's alarmed at what's happening in the country "I feel like we're in an extraordinarily divisive time when the foundation that FDR laid is being torn down," says Luke really important to come here and try to keep that legacy alive." Luke says his great-grandfather built a coalition that advocated how the government can serve the interests of all Americans He fears another key part of FDR's legacy is breaking down — the international consensus that endured for decades after the end of WWII "The notion that global peace was based on global economic security for everybody," Luke says He was in favor of a global community because he felt that didn't just enhance our security Despite his sense of his great-grandfather's legacy facing what he calls "death buy a thousand cuts," Luke remains hopeful for America's future "FDR never stopped hoping and believing in the nation Become an NPR sponsor own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment View all partners has ever served more than two terms as president of the United States prior to Roosevelt’s election to a third term in 1940 there was a longstanding American tradition that presidents not serve more than two terms This tradition was established by the decisions of early presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison not to seek a third term This tradition was later adopted by other presidents Second, after Roosevelt died in office in 1945 during his fourth term Congress and the people of the United States decided to turn the long-standing tradition that presidents should not serve more than two terms into a part of constitutional law This was done through the passage and ratification of the 22nd Amendment The key provision of the 22nd Amendment reads as follows: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice and no person who has held the office of President for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.” No one is supposed to serve more than two full terms as president The only way someone can serve more than two terms is if they served less than two years in a previous term in which they weren’t elected president Here’s an example: If a vice president becomes president during the final year of a term because the president died that vice president could still run for two terms But that exception is still meant to bar anyone from serving more than a total of 10 years as president It is worth understanding why the two-term tradition was considered so important that it was turned into constitutional law the first time it was violated Jefferson was outspoken in favor of the two-term tradition because “Jefferson saw little distinction between a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch.” In other words a president without term limits is too much like a king Jefferson saw a president who was willing to break the two-term tradition as power hungry, and he hoped that the American people would not elect such a president. This led him to write in his autobiography in 1821 that “should a President consent to be a candidate for a 3d I trust he would be rejected on this demonstration of ambitious views.” Jefferson also worried that without term limits, presidents would stay in office too long into their old age and after they had lost their ability to govern effectively. This led him to write that without term limits there was a danger that “the indulgence and attachments of the people will keep a man in the chair after he becomes a dotard.” Subsequently, presidents tended to abide by the two-term tradition. And in the few cases where presidents decided to seek a third term, their own parties would not give them the nomination That remained true until Roosevelt ran for, and won, both a third and a fourth term as president during World War II Roosevelt’s violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress and the states to turn the tradition into a formal matter of constitutional law A major concern motivating the amendment was the same one that motivated Jefferson: to prevent a president from becoming a king. Multiple members of Congress identified the same concern during congressional sessions in the 1940s Sen. Chapman Revercomb from West Virginia stated that power given to a president without term limits “would be a definite step in the direction of autocracy Similarly, Rep. Edward McCowen from Ohio said that the 22nd Amendment would be “a great step toward preventing a dictatorship or some totalitarian form of government from arising.” And Rep. John Jennings Jr. from Tennessee stated that only by adoption of the 22nd Amendment “can the people be assured that we shall never have a dictator in this land.” Congress passed the 22nd Amendment on March 21, 1947. It took less than four years for the necessary three-fourths of the states to ratify the amendment, which became law on Feb. 27, 1951 In the 1980s, political scientist Juan Linz identified that presidential systems are less stable than other forms of democracy The difference seems to be that presidential systems concentrate more power in the hands of a single person This makes it easier to remove the checks and balances that democracies depend on As scholars have noted violation of presidential term limits and other methods of increasing executive power are a common form of democratic backsliding – state-led debilitation or elimination of the political institutions that sustain a democracy Law professor Mila Versteeg and her colleagues have shown that in recent years presidents around the globe have used various tactics to try to violate presidential term limits These tactics include trying to amend their country’s constitution trying to get the courts to reinterpret the constitution finding a replacement leader who the former president can control once out of office and attempting to delay elections They note that most of the time when a president’s attempt to violate term limits fails it is “because the attempt encountered widespread popular resistance.” They conclude that this finding implies that “broad resistance movements” may be the best means to prevent violation of presidential term limits A $127 million renovation project on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, a key link between Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, will begin next week and continue through 2028, officials with the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the bridge carries nearly 95,000 vehicles daily and serves as a vital artery for commuters and travelers entering and exiting the city The project marks the first major overhaul in the bridge’s history “This is the first major restoration project on that bridge,” said Sharon Kershbaum “It’s been in rough shape for years and making much-needed structural and aesthetic improvements.” new signage and a widened north sidewalk to improve safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists The bridge will retain its existing lane configuration—three inbound lanes drivers can expect periodic lane reductions increased congestion on I-66 and nearby roads and limited pedestrian access during construction Commuters are urged to consider alternate routes use public transit or carpool and stay informed through DDOT updates with the federal government covering 90% of the cost the day after V-E Day was officially confirmed Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the cautious mood Top Photo: William R. Wilson (right) and brother Cpl. Jack Wilson (left) standing by a German 88 mm gun at Verdun, France on VE Day. Library of Congress Eleanor Roosevelt's My Day columns were a series of newspaper articles written by the First Lady between 1936 and 1962 Published six days a week in newspapers across the nation her columns offered a snapshot of her daily life and thoughts on important issues This column was republished by permission of the estate of Eleanor Roosevelt the words "V-E Day" were on everybody's lips paper fluttered through the air until the gutters of the streets were filled with it At Times Square crowds gathered—but that first report the other night had taken the edge off this celebration No word came through from Washington and everybody still waited for official confirmation Over the radio this morning President Truman Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Stalin have all spoken—the war in Europe is over Unconditional surrender has been accepted by the Germans I can almost hear my husband's voice make that announcement The German leaders were not willing to accept defeat until they had made their people drink the last dregs in the cup of complete conquest by the Allies Europe is in ruins and the weary work of reconstruction must now begin in the hearts of the peoples whom the Nazis conquered and who are now free again My husband always said that freedom from want and freedom from aggression were twin freedoms which had to go hand in hand even though it means hardship for ourselves will now face all of us who live in the fortunate countries which war has not devastated I cannot feel a spirit of celebration today I am glad that our men are no longer going to be shot at and killed in Europe a day on which to promise that we will do our utmost to end war and build peace I can but pray that the Japanese leaders will not force their people to complete destruction too but in the hands of the Japanese leaders lies the decision of how many people will have to suffer before ultimate peace comes to have the opportunity to rebuild quickly we will probably gain materially if they do The men who fought this war are entitled to a chance to build a lasting peace What we do in the next months may give them that chance or lose it for them we may build friendship among the peoples of the world; and we will never have peace without friendship around the world This is the time for us all to decide where we go from here Copy MLA Citation Copy APA Citation Copy Chicago Style Citation The concept of genocide has fundamentally altered international law transforming the way we understand mass violence in the modern world.  Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and provided hope for the Allies Regarded as the “most beautiful woman in the world,” Hedy Lamarr was not only a famous Hollywood actress who sold millions in war bonds during World War II Her creations included a frequency-hopping radio communications device for Allied torpedoes during the war including ghettos and other sites of incarceration from imprisoning "enemies of the state" to serving as way stations in larger deportation schemes to murdering people in gas chambers.  the remains of Private First Class John Henry Newstrom a US Marine killed during the Battle of Peleliu in 1944 have been identified and will be returned home thanks to a joint recovery effort by the US and Japanese governments In her first My Day column after Franklin D Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the sorrow following his passing and urges the world to unite in building a lasting Controlling the Ryukyu Islands would allow the Americans to finally sever Japan from its South Asian empire.  Each tattoo inked on the skin of those who lived through World War II tells a unique story reflecting both personal experiences and collective history View Campus Map Roosevelt ISD voters gave the district's $58.5 million bond package the go-ahead with nearly 68% of votes supporting the proposal according to final but unofficial results released by the Lubbock County Elections Office on election night Saturday aimed mostly at campus facilities including a new elementary school with 223 against in the May 3 municipal election RISD Superintendent Dallas Grimes told the A-J he's thankful for the vote of confidence from residents in the east Lubbock County district because I do believe in divine intervention and we are committed to making the best decisions we can for our students," Grimes said The bond package comes in response to the district facing aging and inadequate facilities that need some upgrades or that need to be completely rebuilt "This was a big ask -$58.5 million for a 3A school district is a big ask - and we're just glad we were able to get the support of our district to invest in our schools and our students," Grimes said Saturday's results come after RISD voters rejected a similar $58.5 million bond package last November Grimes said that message didn't go unnoticed "That told us we needed to do a little better job of explaining the why," Grimes said "I know voters in our area are typically conservative but I think the numbers conveyed and they see the need to (make this investment in our schools.)" his district is committed to getting work started soon "It was a big ask and now we have a big responsibility to deliver for our district and our students," Grimes said. "I'm just confident our current Eagles in the building will benefit- and future Eagles that haven't been born yet - will be able to look back and be thankful that we made this commitment now." Schools have two means of support funded through taxes A school's maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate is set by the state and can only be used to help the district to pay salaries and daily operational expenses The interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate is what the Texas school district can leverage for bonds to help pay for capital projects and improvements Ahead of the election, Grimes said the proposal is asking residents to consider a 21-cent increase to the district's current I&S rate, which is set at 19 cents, according to the Texas Education Agency. RISD's I&S tax rate has been dropping since the Fiscal Year 2020-21 rate which was at 28.16 cents per $100 home value evaluations that fell to 21 cents in FY 21-22 this tax increase will not affect homeowners over the age of 65 who have filed for an "Over 65 Exemption," according to RISD RISD stated that it would cost homeowners with a $150,000 home valuation approximately $8.34 per month What will the RISD 2025 bond help fund?"In the last 65 years this community has not passed a bond for a brand new academic campus," Grimes said to maximize the growth that has moved into the district." Grimes said the new elementary facility would be able to house 600 students He also said the need for the build stems from the average age of the district facilities being around 65 years old with parts of the elementary being 90 years old "There's a (Works Projects Administration) plaque on there." WPA was a New Deal initiative from the Franklin D Grimes said the new elementary school would be located directly behind the existing one the district will demolish the existing structure Other projects would include upgrades to the secondary campus for the district including interior renovations and expanding the dining hall "We're out of space in our dining hall - our freshman class eats in the practice gym on the bleachers," Grimes said The district would also fund upgrades to its septic systems and expand the existing awning for buses to accommodate more buses ensuring the district's investment in the fleet lasts longer Grimes said the district has to wait 90 days after the Election day but it would take about three years to complete every project on the district's to-do list probably what we would turn loose first on just trying to get all that stuff out of the way so that we can tie into the new buildings," Grimes said Why now?Grimes said it's because of the Leprino Foods factory that was recently built in the district's area just east of Lubbock "That factory is valued so highly that they would basically pick up at least 50% of all these improvements - that's just how much valuation there is in that factory," Grimes said Grimes said now is the time to do so because the factory will depreciate over the years meaning their contributions will also shrink "To get the max contribution from these recent industrial improvements we really need to pass this now; otherwise construction costs will go up and their contribution will go down," Grimes said To learn more about the RISD 2025 Bond, visit roosevelt.k12.tx.us Dolly Wink eyelashes at Sukoshi Mart at Roosevelt Field Mall in Uniondale Asian beauty and entertainment have surged in U.S open since last October at Roosevelt Field Mall in Uniondale taps this trend by offering customers a wide selection of curated Korean and Japanese cosmetics lifestyle goods and pop-culture merchandise called Sukoshi Mart "a fantastic addition" to the retail complex’s diverse lineup It’s one that offers "shoppers an exciting new option for unique and popular products," she told Newsday in a statement The modern boutique marks the company’s first store in the United States. It arrived with a compelling mission "to bring a little bit of beauty, everyday," the business notes at sukoshimart.com trendy vibe resonates especially vibrantly with younger audiences seeking authenticity Between Miffy the bunny and whimsical glowing Smiski figures the Newsday team is covering the issues that matter to you By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy The store is designed to be a one-stop-shop experience an outing that’s as fun as it is comprehensive That’s been the goal of Sukoshi Mart since the company was founded in 2018 in Canada prices can run anywhere from around $5 to over $100 makeup and fragrance from major Korean beauty (K-beauty) brands such as Anua Beauty of Joseon and Cosrx as well as Japanese beauty (J-beauty) lines including Hado Labo From moisturizing masks and lip balm to eyeliner to finishing powder and more That includes photocards for collections and lightsticks to cheer on favorite groups at concerts Sukoshi Mart blind boxes offer themed collectibles from popular franchises like Sanrio and Sonny Angel While merch runs the gamut at Sukoshi Mart there is a unifying theme to what’s in stock The store’s promotional materials sum it up simply "It’s about the little things that bring you joy." Sukoshi Mart is at Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd., Uniondale, 516-415-0183, sukoshimart.com The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months University of Tennessee provides funding as a member of The Conversation US Since Trump returned to the White House, he has talked with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, met twice with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and made frequent public comments on the war How does Trump’s mediation effort stack up historically? I’m a scholar of the presidency and while we don’t yet know the outcome of the Trump-led negotiations we do know one thing: He’s not conducting them in the ways presidents – including Trump himself – have conducted them in the past There are several examples of presidents who attempted to play a mediating role in foreign conflicts Theodore Roosevelt: Roosevelt won a Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to ending the 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War, fought over control of Manchuria and Sakhalin Island. Roosevelt had been asked to mediate by Japan, and Russia agreed. In many ways, this episode marked the beginning of the role of the U.S. president as a world leader Jimmy Carter: Carter’s greatest presidential success arguably came in the Camp David Accords, the framework for peace negotiated in 1978 between Israel and Egypt after decades of conflict. Carter did not win a Nobel Prize for his accomplishment, but Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin did Bill Clinton: Clinton made two ambitious attempts to broker peace between old adversaries Clinton’s envoy, former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, mediated an accord between the British government, the Republic of Ireland and the warring factions in Northern Ireland that was signed on Good Friday 1998 Dealing with a third situation – the wars set off by the disintegration of Yugoslavia– the Clinton administration also obtained an agreement over Bosnia in the 1995 Dayton Accords when the parties were sufficiently exhausted attacks on Israel by Hamas may have been an attempt to stop subsequent efforts to extend the Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia.) Although all of these examples involved presidential leadership and involvement Roosevelt never attended the peace negotiations over the Russo-Japanese War in Portsmouth, but he actively offered proposals through intermediaries before and during the conference The final stages of negotiation were held on his yacht Carter’s breakthrough came when he engaged in intense personal diplomacy at Camp David, where he, Sadat and Begin were sequestered for 13 days. To complete the deal, Carter had to shuffle back and forth between the principals and at one point had to make a frantic appeal to Sadat not to leave Clinton’s unsuccessful efforts to broker an agreement between Arafat and a succession of Israeli prime ministers extended over the duration of his two-term presidency and frequently involved personal meetings and exchanges On the other hand, Clinton’s involvement in the Northern Ireland resolution did not primarily come in the form of personal diplomacy at the end of the process. Rather, he set the conditions for a settlement earlier when he approved a visa for Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams to enter the U.S. against the wishes of Britain and Clinton’s own advisers When Clinton went to Belfast for a Christmas tree lighting in 1995, he brought together Catholic leaders committed to the unification of Ireland and Protestant leaders loyal to Britain First lady Hillary Clinton also contributed by meeting with Irish women’s organizations on both sides In contrast, in the Dayton process Clinton was later portrayed by chief negotiator Richard Holbrooke as essentially disengaged where sensitive issues of land possession were involved many of the negotiations benefited from privacy in the process Second, successful mediations came most often when the U.S. was neutral, such as in the Portsmouth negotiations, or friendly toward both parties to some degree, such as with the Camp David, Good Friday and Abraham negotiations. Dayton was the exception in that the U.S This is a highly controversial and risky strategy that has damaged relations with U.S. allies and cost the U.S. moral capital in pursuit of an uncertain peace Whatever success Trump ultimately achieves which has been pursued over a period of six months so far has been more difficult than he anticipated Home » News » Section of South Roosevelt Street reopened A three-block section of South Roosevelt has been reopened following a police investigation Sunday evening Online shopping has tampered down in-person Black Friday sales but for those who still find value visiting local stores Two men were injured and taken to the hospital after a shooting in Aberdeen the morning Tuesday There was an abundance of high-interest news across northeastern South Dakota in 2024 Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman feels like the county commission is impeding his ability to do his job Letter to the editor: Supporting Roosevelt ISD bond critical for studentsLubbock Avalanche-JournalResidents of Roosevelt ISD but the high school freshman class has been eating on bleachers in the practice gym the past few years We can proudly say that our school district is growing and will continue to grow but we need the ability to house all our students Our students deserve that precious time at lunch More: What is the Roosevelt ISD 2025 bond? What you need to know about the $58.5 million ask our students aren't currently able to do that because our serving line is also too small to accommodate them all Roosevelt only has one serving line to work through hundreds of students in what is already a jam-packed lunch period There are students who opt out of lunch because there just isn’t enough time to go through the line No Roosevelt child should have to miss lunch because we haven't added the means to serve them and a new elementary school to adequately serve all our current and future students We should be proud and excited that our district is growing We want Roosevelt to remain a generational school But if we don’t have the facilities to accommodate them we will continue to lose more and more students to other school districts where they aren’t having to eat in the bleachers and out of their laps We parents are urging you to vote FOR the bond Let’s give every student a seat at the table More: Letter to the editor: Urging Roosevelt ISD voters to support school bond We'd love for you to contribute to the thoughtful and civil conversation Please send us a letter to the editor by emailing us at newmedia@lubbockonline.com or through mail: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Submissions around 250 words or less are preferred We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Roosevelt G. Odoms, age 71, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Roosevelt was born September 05, 1953, in Allendale, South Carolina to the late Helen and Gary Odoms. In 1963 Roosevelt... View Obituary & Service Information Odoms created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories by: posted in: Highlights At its 17th annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership proudly celebrated the conservation achievements of Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and long-time advocate for big game migration corridors The gala event was hosted by Steven Rinella “We are thrilled to be presenting our 2024 awards to three leaders who strive valiantly in the worthy cause of conservation: Senator Alex Padilla “Senator Padilla and Congressman Zinke have been instrumental in clinching legislative victories for habitat and conservation funding that will impact hunting and fishing opportunities for years to come Our event is also a fitting way to celebrate a hunter and passionate advocate who helped create the model for big game migration conservation across the West is a proven collaborator and dedicated conservation advocate He leads the bipartisan Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act to secure permanent funding for big game migration corridors and long-term habitat protection Padilla introduced legislation to boost funding for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program restoring river habitats for fish and wildlife he co-leads the “Fix our Forests Act” to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health Padilla is committed to protecting the Colorado River and conserving habitats for wildlife and recreation a fifth-generation Montanan and former U.S has a strong record in conservation and public lands policy throughout his career in government Representative for Montana’s First District and previously as U.S Zinke championed expanding public land access he co-leads the “Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act,” to establish dedicated funding for wildlife migration and the “Public Lands in Public Hands Act,” to require congressional approval for the sale and transfer of public lands A strong advocate for Montana’s natural heritage Zinke supports policies balancing conservation with responsible resource management a Director of the Knobloch Family Foundation has long championed the research- and conservation-based approach to migration corridor conservation in Wyoming.  His efforts laid important groundwork that helped make possible the state and national programs that prioritize the conservation of big game migration corridors and winter range across the West migratory herds now benefit from greater safeguards and millions of Americans continue to enjoy the wildlife resources they represent The 17th Annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner was made possible with the support of the following generous sponsors: The TRCP is your resource for all things conservation. In our weekly Roosevelt Report, you’ll receive the latest news on emerging habitat threats, legislation and proposals on the move, public land access solutions we’re spearheading, and opportunities for hunters and anglers to take action. Sign up now Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" 1. Padilla, Zinke, and Sharkey Receive TRCP’s Conservation Awards 2. Montana Highway Wildlife Crossings Account to be Established   3. TRCP Applauds Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act 4. Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Public Land Sales! 5. Big Game & Wildlife Crossings Bill Advances in Montana Legislature by: House Bill 855 heads to the governor’s desk for signature passed out of the Montana Senate with a 38-12 vote HB 855 now awaits Governor Gianforte’s signature to be signed into law After advancing through committees and passing the House of Representatives with enormous support, this legislation is an important step toward reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions in Montana. On top of establishing an account, this legislation will result in a new state license plate that could generate $160k annually The account could also receive funds from other sources to increase the amount available annually wildlife accommodation infrastructure—including fencing and underpasses—has supported wildlife movement across highways while making our roads safer for motorists Montana’s high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions poses a significant threat to public safety and the conservation of big game Sponsored by Representative Katie Zolnikov (R-Billings) Wildlife & Parks Wildlife Highway Crossings and Accommodations Account which will house funding to be used on wildlife accommodation infrastructure in Montana “By establishing the Wildlife Highway Crossings and Accommodations Account Montana is making a commitment to increasing public safety on Montana’s roadways while conserving wildlife,” said Ryan Chapin Montana field manager at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership “We join the Treasure State’s motorists and hunters and anglers in thanking Representative Zolnikov for her leadership on this bill and the legislature for swiftly advancing this life-saving legislation.” Tags: , , by: New legislation seeks to accelerate forest management and restoration and enhance collaboration and innovative management strategies The legislation introduced in the Senate would direct federal agencies to develop new and innovative technologies to address forest health threats and increase the pace and scale of restoration across our forests and watersheds the bill would make communities more resilient to wildfire by establishing a Community Risk Reduction Program and improving existing grant programs while also furthering new research “The declining health of our National Forests and the fish and wildlife habitat that they provide is a concern for America’s hunters and anglers,” said Joel Pedersen president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership “TRCP applauds the leadership of Senators Curtis and Padilla for introducing the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act in the Senate and urges Congress to advance these important forest management provisions and to accompany them with adequate resources and capacity to carry out on-the-ground work.” wildlifes caused more than 8.9 million acres to be burned across the country The Fix Our Forests Act seeks to provide more arrows in the quiver to help take aim at this challenge through a multitude of solutions would formally recognize the wildfire risk reduction benefits associated with restoration of riparian and wetland habitat the first such recognition in federal statute Other provisions of the Fix Our Forests Act will help TRCP partners and other land managers increase forest health and resilience to benefit water resources outdoor recreation and the local communities that depend on them “The Fix Our Forests Act streamlines collaboration between the National Wild Turkey Federation cutting red tape to accelerate urgent forest restoration and management on federal lands,” said Matt Lindler “This bill ensures we can better manage and conserve vital natural resources for wildlife We are grateful to see the Senate introduce this critical piece of legislation and await the signature from the president.”     “The health of our nation’s forests is dependent on the rivers Actively conserving and restoring these critical aquatic resources is an important tool that can be used to mitigate the impacts of wildfire and drought director of western water for the National Wildlife Federation “We’re encouraged to see language in the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act that recognizes the wildfire benefits of aquatic restoration We look forward to continuing to work with leaders from both sides of the aisle to elevate these common sense and cost-effective approaches to forest and water management for all Americans.” The TRCP is your resource for all things conservation. In our weekly Roosevelt Report, you’ll receive the latest news on emerging habitat threats, legislation and proposals on the move, public land access solutions we’re spearheading, and opportunities for hunters and anglers to take action. Sign up now Tags: , , by: Now is the time for you to reach out to your elected officials Media outlets have recently reported that some lawmakers are considering the sale of some public lands to help pay for a budget reconciliation bill Now is the time for you to reach out to your elected officials in Congress and urge them to oppose public land sales in federal reconciliation legislation “America’s public lands are invaluable in providing recreational access to millions of American hunters and anglers,” said Joel Pedersen “TRCP is opposed to selling off the public’s favorite hunting and fishing spots and we urge Congress to keep public land sales out of federal reconciliation legislation.” Click the button below to complete our easy-to-use action alert to contact your Senators and Representatives If you decide to call your elected officials, you can use this script to help guide your comments Thank you for your commitment to our public land legacy The TRCP is your resource for all things conservation. In our weekly Roosevelt Report, you’ll receive the latest news on emerging habitat threats, legislation and proposals on the move, public land access solutions we’re spearheading, and opportunities for hunters and anglers to take action. Sign up now Tags: House Bill 855 would establish an account for wildlife crossing infrastructure Today, House Bill 855—Establish FWP Wildlife Highway Crossings and Accommodations Account passed out of the Montana House of Representatives with an 89-6 vote and will now move to the Senate This bill marks an important step toward reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions in the state which would house funding to be used on wildlife accommodation infrastructure in Montana “House Bill 855 represents a vital step in increasing public safety on Montana’s roadways while supporting wildlife movement,” said Ryan Chapin “We appreciate the strong support in the House and encourage the Senate to pass this important legislation that is a win-win for Montanans and the big game we value.” Learn more about TRCP’s commitment to wildlife migration conservation HERE Tags: , to help continue our efforts of safeguarding critical habitats and favorite fishing holes for future generations former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt warns Americans of challenging times ahead “The Miracle Worker” is set to begin principal photography in Middletown a legal quirk prevents Monmouth County from paying the county prosecutor still doesn’t know whether he will be paid after Saturday New Jersey’s adoption of the 1960 Census leaves no provision for paying Mr Keuper’s $7,000 annual salary once Monmouth County’s population — estimated at 330,000 — becomes official this weekend That’s because his current salary is set by state law and only applies to prosecutors who serve in counties with populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 legal experts agree there is no mechanism for the prosecutor’s salary to be automatically adjusted Keuper an amount less than his colleagues in counties of comparable population size Keuper’s salary to $12,000-a-year has stalled due to a disagreement between Senate Democrats and Republicans over whether other county prosecutors should also get a raise “We’re helpless,” Freeholder Director Joseph C Until the Legislature takes corrective action acting county counsel John Pillsbury said no payment can be made from county funds Keuper now finds himself a victim of the law he is sworn to uphold When I took the job I took an oath of office I am satisfied the matter will be resolved.” Roosevelt delivers speech in Wall TownshipWALL — America must set its own house in order if it is to meet the challenges of the 1960s and beyond The former first lady spoke to more than 100 persons attending an open house at the Turrell Residential Group Center for Girls at Allaire in Wall “Every time we show discrimination and fail to give every one of our citizens complete opportunity to grow it hurts our leadership in the world,” she said Roosevelt explained that children must be taught responsibility and integrity the next generation will not be able to cope with the problems they will have to face,” Mrs Middletown farm to star in ‘The Miracle Worker’MIDDLETOWN — Exterior scenes for the motion picture adaptation of “The Miracle Worker,” based on the Broadway play about the early life of Helen Keller are to be shot on Oak Hill Road beginning next month McLean farm will serve as the backdrop for the film Miss Bancroft originated the title role on Broadway the nurse who taught Helen Keller — who was blind will repeat her role as Miss Keller for the movie Jory will play the part of Miss Keller’s father said yesterday that the McLean farm was selected because it is “very close to what farms in the 1880s should look like.” Liberal ArtsSpanish Italian and Portuguese doctoral student named Eleanor Roosevelt Fellow Work explores fiction amid Spanish Portuguese dictatorshipsRamsés Martínez Barquero is the recipient of the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Fellowship in the McCourtney Institute for Democracy How authors in Spain and Portugal responded to the challenges posed by authoritarian regimes is the subject of Martínez Barquero's doctoral work — The transition from democracy to dictatorship affects much more than a country’s political system culture and the free expression of ideas are also impacted as the government decides what is and is not acceptable for writers musicians and other artists to address in their work Such conditions existed in Spain and Portugal for four decades in the mid-20th century How authors responded to the challenges posed by authoritarian regimes is the subject of doctoral work by Ramsés Martínez Barquero Penn State student and recipient of the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Fellowship in the McCourtney Institute for Democracy Martínez Barquero is a fourth-year doctoral student in Spanish Italian and Portuguese who came to Penn State in 2021 after completing his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in his native Spain His dissertation focuses on novels published in Spain and Portugal during the dictatorships of Francisco Franco and António de Oliveira Salazar “Everyone who was not OK with dictatorship left and was in exile,” Martínez Barquero said “My work explores what happens when we read the novels that were published by the authors who stayed in Spain and Portugal during that time.”  Among the themes promoted by the Franco and Salazar regimes was a focus on a traditional Catholic family structure with a masculine father figure who provides for the family economically and a submissive feminine mother who takes care of children Martínez Barquero found examples in Spanish Portuguese and Catalan novels that included widows absent fathers and other characters who went against the regimes’ official positions “Finding subtle tropes and topics in literature is not new What’s new in my project is focusing on something recent and putting two countries in dialogue with one another,” Martínez Barquero said,” “It’s not exactly dissident discourse but it’s defying hegemonic discourse Novels give us a key to answering that question.”  director of graduate studies in the Spanish program concurred in her letter nominating Martínez Barquero for the fellowship “By examining representations of deviant families in literature published in Spain and Portugal in the mid-20th century Ramsés uncovers the subtle ways that writers resisted hegemonic ideologies and oppressive mechanisms of the state,” Sierra-Rivera wrote Martínez Barquero came to Penn State in part because he wanted to study the history of Spain and Portugal from an outside perspective As part of receiving the Roosevelt Fellowship he said he hopes to collaborate with scholars in other disciplines who can shed light on the broader social and political environment in mid-20th century Spain and Portugal He also is considering a research trip to Portugal to do archival work “One of the best ways to study history is to be outside of a place,” Martínez Barquero said “Distance is important to study things differently and on a deeper level and studying this literature was more viable here in the U.S.”  Martínez Barquero said this research has not been done before because Spain and Portugal did not have truth and reconciliation commissions following their transition from dictatorship to democracy His interest in dictatorships comes from his family’s involvement in the Spanish Civil War Martínez Barquero’s great-grandfather had to disappear and met with his family in secret for many years “People would come to my grandmother asking where her dad was … it was the authorities trying to gather information,” Martínez Barquero said “I never knew about these stories as a kid but they started coming up when I started asking my grandparents questions.”  The Roosevelt fellowship was established by the late Susan Welch former dean of the College of the Liberal Arts Named after one of Welch’s personal heroes the program began as a summer research scholarship in 2017 and transitioned to a yearlong fellowship after a bequest from Welch following her death in 2022 who served as dean of the College of the Liberal Arts for nearly three decades was a distinguished political science scholar and academic leader She also was a noteworthy philanthropist; during her lifetime Welch and her husband — the late Alan Booth former distinguished professor of sociology human development and demography — contributed or pledged nearly $3 million to Penn State and the college Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Roosevelt had once said “I am as strong as a bull moose and you can use me to the limit.” Read about assassination and attempts involving U.S. presidents and presidential candidates. and he was the odds-on favorite for the 1920 nomination less than three months after his 60th birthday President Donald Trump authorized the transfer of federal public lands along the U.S.-Mexico border to the military to designate as “National Defense Areas,” according to a memo signed April 11 The latest White House effort enables the Department of Defense to have jurisdiction over a 60-foot-wide strip that runs along the international boundary line from California through Arizona into New Mexico The area will be treated as Defense Department property meaning individuals found on the land could be subject to detention and legal action Get Spanish-language news in your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. The memo said that the secretaries of Defense Agriculture and the Interior will “initially implement this memorandum on a limited sector of federal lands designated by the secretary of defense.” Only a section of the Roosevelt Reservation in New Mexico will be used by the Defense Department to test the transfer of jurisdiction for the next 45 days The Army said it would put up additional fencing and markers warning people not to trespass The Trump administration’s transfer of federal land to the Defense Department is a historic first in modern American history in an effort to reinforce security at the southern border it puts the military right in the center of immigration enforcement,” said William Banks a professor emeritus at Syracuse University College of Law who has studied and written about the use of the military in the U.S “When (the military) has been deployed in recent years including in the Bush and Obama (administration) … they’ve been undertaking activities that we would not call law enforcement,” Banks told The Arizona Republic “The worry historically about putting soldiers in the position of cops is that they’re not trained to do that Their orientation is entirely different — they’re trained as war fighters 'This is just the beginning': Trump is sending troops to the border. What that means in Arizona Though the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 is still the prevailing rule on how the military can conduct border operations transferring jurisdiction over federal public lands to the Defense Department allows troops to have a “more direct role” closer to law enforcement Making the buffer zone a part of a military installation is largely seen as an attempt by the Trump administration to skirt federal law prohibiting American soldiers from being used in domestic law enforcement within the interior of the country Troops stationed along the border have already started conducting patrols along the border wall where soldiers have been photographed on night patrols near Nogales and in armored Stryker vehicles in the desert around Douglas Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave troops new authorities in late March 2025 to have a more active role in detecting and tracking suspected illegal activity The move departed from prior mission guidelines shifting away from stationary observation roles to “conduct mobile ground-based monitoring.” The patrols are meant to assist CBP officers as active-duty military members remain prohibited from direct law enforcement activities under the Posse Comitatus Act the latest move by the Trump administration may signal a further expansion of soldiers’ authority at the border “I still think that invocation of the Insurrection Act is probably coming later this week or soon thereafter,” Banks said Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona? Reach the reporter at rromeroruiz@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @raphaeldelag A narrow strip of federal land along the southwestern US border has been designated as part of an Army installation potentially allowing troops to take on a more direct role as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants President Donald Trump transferred control earlier this month to the US military which lays the groundwork for soldiers to search and detain migrants as trespassers in the militarized border zone With thousands more US active-duty troops already deployed to the US-Mexico border the new designation could sidestep federal laws restricting active-duty troops from directly acting as domestic law enforcement The move increases the likelihood they'll be responsible for apprehending migrants and detaining them in safe conditions — missions typically reserved for law enforcement agencies President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving the Department of Defense jurisdiction over the Roosevelt Reservation a 60-foot-wide stretch of federal land that runs through New Mexico The order excludes the jurisdiction of "Federal Indian Reservations." The Army requested the jurisdiction transfer to increase patrols by federal personnel and implement security measures and infrastructure to "curb illegal cross-border activities," like illegal immigration and drug and human trafficking The April 11 order outlines a phased rollout starting by testing the implementation of a controlled perimeter in a "limited sector of federal lands" in New Mexico soldiers will detect and patrol routes and apprehend trespassers in the area They will also construct temporary barriers and install signs to indicate the boundaries of the military zone Following the initial assessment and the Army's acceptance of jurisdiction the federal land will become a "national defense area," granting the Pentagon the authority to establish and enforce security measures around it The 170-square-mile stretch of land will be considered an extension of Fort Huachuca in Arizona — despite not being physically connected to all of it — and remain under control by the Army for three years "Our southern border is under attack from a variety of threats," Trump said in the memo "The complexity of the current situation requires that our military take a more direct role in securing our southern border than in the recent past." known as the "New Mexico National Defense Area," will be governed and defended like any other military base allowing US troops to search and temporarily detain trespassers before appropriate civilian or federal law enforcement officials take over Military personnel will also work alongside US Customs and Border Patrol agents at the southern border "to repel unlawful mass migration and other cross-border criminal activities," per a Pentagon press release The US military could be authorized to enforce civil or criminal law on US soil through the Insurrection Act of 1807 which provides a statutory exception to the PCA in specific circumstances of civil disorder or armed rebellion would be an extraordinary use of the federal law Some personnel "operating in close proximity to the border" have been armed with rifles or pistols Military officials have sought authorization for troops to shoot down suspected cartel drones surveilling the border Thousands of active-duty troops aren't the only military assets the Trump administration is using to ramp up its crackdown Defense Department officials estimated the cost of militarization at the US-Mexico border since January 20 at roughly $376 million The department said "repeated foot traffic and the creation of informal trails or camps" cause harm to "ecologically sensitive areas along the southern border." "Securing our border and protecting our nation's resources go hand in hand," Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said during a visit to New Mexico "This transfer reflects Interior's commitment to public safety and responsible stewardship of our public lands." and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website and SEPTA are partnering to build a series of roadway and transit improvements on Roosevelt Boulevard (US 1) from Broad Street (Route 611) to Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem The efforts include both near and long-term improvements to improve safety You will find more information below on each project along the corridor.​ The Route for Change report was developed as a blueprint for improvements along Roosevelt Boulevard in North and Northeast Philadelphia The Route for Change program is divided into 3 phases:   Automated speed enforcement cameras are in place to enforce speed limits on Roosevelt Blvd. A February 2024 study found that the cameras have reduced crashes involving pedestrians by 50% It is estimated that the cameras saved 36 lives between June 2020 and February 2023 View Project​   This project will improve safety for people walking and driving at the Roosevelt Blvd and Summerdale Ave/Adams Ave intersection View Project​ This project will increase safety for people walking and taking the bus at five crossovers (roadway connections between the inner and outer lanes) on Roosevelt Blvd between Cottman Ave and Red Lion Rd View Project The SEPTA Direct Bus service connects Frankford Transportation Center (FTC) to Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Service will be expanded to Wissahickon Transportation Center (WTC) in Manayunk and new stations will be constructed along Roosevelt Blvd and Hunting Park Ave Status: Construction to begin in Fall 2024 View Project​   This project will include the design of Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements and traffic signal modifications along Roosevelt Boulevard View Project This is a major traffic safety and transit improvement project along the full length of Roosevelt Blvd This project will be split into two sections View Project View Project This project will study and select a new roadway design and SEPTA service for Roosevelt Blvd Once the “locally preferred alternative” is selected and SEPTA will conduct more detailed studies and identify a mix of federal and local funding to build it ​​View Study The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of or participation in a PennDOT program or activity The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and SEPTA are hosting four open houses and releasing an online survey to update the community and to gather feedback on the Boulevard Reimagined Study As part of the larger Route for Change program the study will identify a new roadway design and SEPTA transit service for Roosevelt Boulevard supporting local and regional travel needs and enhancing connectivity and mobility to local communities while promoting economic opportunities Roadway configuration changes and implementation of high-quality transit service (and potential transit station locations) along Roosevelt Boulevard are critical improvement components necessary to directly address the purpose and needs of the long-term project The purpose of the open houses is to seek input from the community on design concepts of various roadway designs and transit service options Citizens will have the opportunity to circulate among the subject displays to gather information and discuss the different facets of the alternatives with PennDOT’s design team and representatives from the City and SEPTA A public online survey will be open beginning Monday This survey will contain the same information and feedback questions as the open houses Community members are encouraged to respond with questions and concerns using the survey linked above If you have questions, need additional information, or have special needs requiring assistance before the upcoming open houses, please contact PennDOT Project Manager Alexa Harper at c-alharper@pa.gov The initial phase of the study (Phase A) has been previously completed by the City of Philadelphia In the next phase (Phase B) of the 2040 Alternatives Study the Department has initiated a two-tiered evaluation process that will be used to select a preferred alternative (combined roadway configuration option and high-quality transit option) for Roosevelt Boulevard  The Tier 1 Analysis screening study will:  Note: “Subway” refers to an extension of the Broad Street Subway along Roosevelt Boulevard that assumes an extension of the Market Frankford Line along Bustleton Avenue to the Boulevard The potential subway would begin as an extension of the Broad Street subway north of the Erie Avenue Station to meet up and follow Roosevelt Boulevard towards Grant Avenue The subway would be above ground at both Tacony Creek Park and Pennypack Park the subway would again surface and operate on an elevated structure to a location near  Southampton Road this option was evaluated and recommended in 2003 by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission though the subway alternative was excluded from additional consideration during the previous Route for Change phase.)  The project team uses the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Simplified Trips on Projects Software (STOPS) to forecast ridership for the Tier 1 Analysis to analyze the three transit modes The STOPS model is used to estimate daily transit ridership the number of new riders anticipated on the new high-quality transit services and how each transit alternative could result in a reduction in vehicle miles traveled for each mode The candidate alternatives have been developed to allow for a comparative analysis of anticipated benefits development of Preliminary Capital Cost and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) cost estimates and other preliminary elements that focus on estimated safety This task includes public outreach to present the results of the findings and to obtain feedback on the six alternatives Completion of Tier 1 analysis with a public meeting is expected in winter 2024 and the City of Philadelphia will evaluate up to three alternatives that advance from the Tier 1 Analysis The regional Travel Demand Model managed by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) will be updated and refined based on ridership estimates developed for the Tier 1 analysis The Tier 2 Analysis will build on the previous STOPS forecasts and Capital Cost Estimates to further evaluate the following to develop a preferred alternative:  Preferred Alternative recommendation anticipated by Early 2026 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The Roosevelt Boulevard: Route for Change program aims to create a safe and accessible Roosevelt Boulevard in North and Northeast Philadelphia The program partners include the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) The Route for Change program will include three major phases: the project team invites the public to participate in an online meeting to learn about Roosevelt Boulevard bus lanes This meeting will provide an opportunity to speak directly with project representatives about how bus lanes and crossover improvements improve transit service and traffic safety 6:30 PM for a virtual Public Meeting to discuss installing bus lanes on Roosevelt Boulevard between Bustleton Avenue and Southampton Road This section of Roosevelt Boulevard between Bustleton Avenue and Southampton Riad is served by six SEPTA bus routes (1 buses cannot stay on schedule in the current conditions Today’s number of late buses doubled when traveling through the portion of Roosevelt Boulevard where bus lanes are proposed The lane closest to the curb will be changed to a “bus only” lane Cars and trucks may enter the lane to make right turns at cross streets and driveways Most of this curbside area is already signed as “No Stopping.” But right now on-street parking is allowed in the area between Bustleton Avenue and Rhawn Street This project will change this area to “No Stopping” 24 hours a day The Roosevelt Boulevard is known for its separated “inner” and “outer” lanes that are connected by “crossover” lanes Some crossovers can be both confusing and dangerous This project also proposes to remove two substandard crossovers and create two new safer crossovers on northbound Roosevelt Boulevard at Knorr Street and Woodhaven Road This bus lane project is fully funded and will be installed in the Fall of 2026 If you have any questions, please reach out to OTIS@phila.gov Plan your visit and work out all the details for your trip to Cooperstown The Museum Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field Hall of Famers Learn more about the legends who are honored in the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery Discover History Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love its legendary contributors and baseball's impact on American culture Ways to Give Show your love of the game and be part of preserving baseball history Of all the moments that cemented baseball as America’s National Pastime during one of the darkest hours of the country’s history President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Green Light Letter” to Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis signaled that the country would continue to thrive despite the challenges and horrors of World War II Just weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor galvanized the country and brought the United States into the war Landis wrote to Roosevelt asking for his advice “If you believe we ought to close down for the duration of the war we are ready to do so immediately,” Landis wrote called on MLB commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to keep baseball going during World War II The letter is now a part of the collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Roosevelt drafted his response quickly and informed Landis in the missive – dated Jan A portion of the letter is excerpted below: “I honestly feel that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going There will be fewer people unemployed and everybody will work longer hours and harder than ever before “And that means that they ought to have a chance for recreation and for taking their minds off their work even more than before “Here is another way of looking at it - if 300 teams use 5,000 or 6,000 players these players are a definite recreational asset to at least 20,000,000 of the fellow citizens - and that in my judgment is thoroughly worthwhile.” Major League Baseball would increasingly be played by the very young or the very old – or those who were exempted from military service for health reasons President Franklin Roosevelt throws out the first pitch before an Opening Day game between the Red Sox and Senators at Griffith Stadium in April 16 Roosevelt would author the "Green Light Letter" that would preserve baseball during World War II (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams would enter the military to serve their country And each of them helped turn the tide of the war in the Allies’ favor baseball proved to be part of the fabric of the United States – a fabric that no force could unravel the Green Light Letter is part of more than three million documents in the Library at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Craig Muder is the director of communications at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Kenesaw Mountain Landis served as the commissioner of baseball from 1920-44 (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission Support provided by Market New York through I LOVE NY/ New York State’s Division of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards Over the next month, the program team is hosting four (4) open houses and releasing an online survey to update the community and to gather feedback on the Boulevard Reimagined study. The online public survey opened on Monday The survey contains the same information and feedback questions as the open houses As part of the larger Route for Change program the Boulevard Reimagined study will identify a new roadway design and SEPTA transit service for Roosevelt Boulevard The purpose of the open houses is to collect input from the community on design concepts of various roadway designs and transit service options Residents will have the opportunity to circulate among the subject displays to gather information and discuss the different facets of the alternatives with PennDOT’s design team and representatives from the City and SEPTA The dates and locations for the four upcoming open houses are: – The Michigan Tech men's basketball team earned the No 1 seed in the GLIAC Tournament and will play host to No 8 seed Roosevelt at the SDC Gymnasium on Wednesday at 6 p.m Complete action of the game can be found at Michigantechhuskies.com/live All home and GLIAC games will be streamed on FloCollege Michigan Tech fans can watch all home and conference games in volleyball FloSports provides each subscriber with access to all content and events with the purchase of a monthly or yearly subscription Subscriptions are offered in two different billing packages - monthly and annual Discounts are available for students enrolled at GLIAC member and associate member institutions You must subscribe with a .edu email address to be eligible Roosevelt made the GLIAC Tournament in their first season at the Division II level following a 6-14 GLIAC standing and an overall record of 9-19 for the regular season Forte Prater and Enari Thomas are a dynamic duo for the Lakers Prater has three 30-point games to his name this season with a season-high 31-point outing against Wayne State Thomas has two 30-point games on the season with a team-leading 34-point performance against Saginaw Valley Griffin Yaklich is the Lakers team-leading rebounder with 7.4 boards and 6.5 points per outing Roosevelt averages 71.6 points on 43 percent shooting while allowing the opposition 80.2 points per game 20 nationally and resides second in the Midwest Regional Rankings The Huskies won the outright GLIAC regular season title for the first time since the 2002-03 season following a weekend sweep of Purdue Northwest (78-56) on Thursday and Parkside (71-63) on Saturday for a GLIAC ledger of 17-3 and an overall standing of 22-6 Junior guard Marcus Tomashek earned his fifth GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week award following a weekend where he averaged 25 points on 54.8 percent from the field (17-31) 41.2 percent from 3-point range (7-17) and 81.8 percent from the charity stripe (9-11) to go with five rebounds and 1.5 assists Redshirt freshman Gabe Smith recorded a career-high 21 points in Saturday's win on eight-of-10 shooting Tomashek is atop the team and the GLIAC with 23.3 points per game, adding 4.1 rebounds and three assists. Freshman guard Ty Fernholz adds 10.9 points off the bench shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point land Senior Pete Calcaterra leads the way on the glass with 5.1 rebounds per game The Huskies rank 17th in the nation in three-pointers per game (10) and 21st in three-point percentage (38.1) with Tomashek leading the way with 2.70 3-pointers per game on 35.8 percent from deep Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here