Author: Mesheekatlan

Jay B. | Documenting Life Through Lens, Lyric, and Sacred Logic. The Bio: I am a documentarian of the human experience and a trilingual creator speaking English, Spanish, and Music. Based in NYC, my work is a fusion of disciplines: from the analytical eye of a street photographer to the intricate compositions of a musician. As a visual artist, I specialize in Sacred Geometry. My process is a discipline of mind and body; using a specialized yoga meditation technique to slow my heartbeat, I achieve the physiological stillness required to render perfect lines and concentric circles entirely by hand, without the aid of a compass. My philosophy is simple: discipline overrules hesitancy. Whether I am documenting the shifting 2026 economic landscape or coaching the next generation of creators as an Official TikTok LIVE Music Coach, I believe in keeping the scorecard with artistic integrity. My Digital Art Studio is a laboratory for visual and sonic storytelling—a place where raw NYC energy meets the precision of a meditative soul.
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June 17, 2024


Comptroller Brad Lander Arrested at NYC Immigration Court: What Went Down?
Well, if you thought your Tuesday was dramatic, spare a thought for NYC Comptroller and mayoral hopeful, Brad Lander. The city’s top bean-counter found himself in a federal pickle today, getting arrested at a federal immigration court right here in the Southern District of New York.


The Gist of It:


Reports are flying that Lander was detained by federal agents after a confrontation at an immigration court this afternoon, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. What sparked the cuffs? Apparently, Lander was trying to escort an individual out of the court – someone whose case had reportedly been dismissed. But when authorities tried to detain this person, Lander reportedly linked arms, leading to a scuffle and his subsequent arrest.


The Official Word (So Far):


The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly dropped a statement, alleging Lander was arrested for “assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.” Oof.
On the flip side, Lander himself was reportedly heard questioning the agents, asking for a judicial warrant during the arrest. His wife, Meg Barnette, didn’t mince words, calling the whole scene “shocking and unacceptable” and a far cry from “the rule of law.” Talk about two sides to a story!

Why This Matters:


Beyond the immediate drama, this isn’t just a run-of-the-mill arrest. We’re talking about a prominent city official, a progressive voice, and someone actively vying for the city’s top job. This incident throws a spotlight on the tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the role public officials play when lines are drawn.

What’s Next?


As always with breaking news, details are still pouring in. Expect more statements, more perspectives, and certainly more debate. This story is just getting started, and you can bet the political chatter will be dialed up to eleven.
Stay tuned, news buffs. This one’s going to be interesting.

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June 17, 2025

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

My Favorite Things About Myself
Languages. They’re a superpower. Being trilingual sets me apart. Especially when it comes to connecting with people.
Came from Mexico at 4. Spanish? It’s still my subconscious. I think in it, then translate. After all these years, it’s second nature.
America, my formative years. That’s where English stuck. Picked it up with ease. Pretty apt, I’d say.
Then, at 15, classical music hit. Big time. Acoustic piano. Theory. Composition. Hanon “Piano Exercises for the Virtuoso Pianist.” Over the years, I’ve just gotten music. Understood how cultures express themselves through sound.

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6/17/25

From Reuters news: Israel tank fire kills 51 people in crowd, trying to get food.

CAIRO/GAZA June 17 (Reuters) – Israeli tanks fired into a crowd trying to get aid from trucks in the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 51 people, according to medics, in one of the bloodiest incidents yet in mounting violence as desperate residents struggle for food. Video shared on social media showed around a dozen mangled bodies lying in a street in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military acknowledged firing in the area and said it was looking into the incident. “All of a sudden, they let us move forward and made everyone gather, and then shells started falling, tank shells,” said Alaa, an eyewitness, interviewed by Reuters at Nasser Hospital, where wounded victims lay sprawled on the floor and in corridors due to the lack of space.”No one is looking at these people with mercy. The people are dying, they are being torn apart, to get food for their children. Look at these people, all these people are torn to get flour to feed their children.” Medics said at least 51 people were killed and 200 wounded, at least 20 of them in critical condition. Casualties were being rushed into the hospital in civilian cars, rickshaws, and donkey carts. In a statement, the Israeli Defence Forces said: “Earlier today, a gathering was identified adjacent to an aid distribution truck that got stuck in the area of Khan Yunis, and in proximity to IDF troops operating in the area. “The IDF is aware of reports regarding a number of injured individuals from IDF fire following the crowd’s approach. The details of the incident are under review. The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and operates to minimise harm as much as possible to them while maintaining the safety of our troops.” Medics said at least 14 other people were also killed in separate Israeli gunfire and airstrikes elsewhere in the enclave, taking Tuesday’s death toll to at least 65. The incident was the latest in nearly daily mass killings of Palestinians seeking aid in the past three weeks, since Israel partially lifted a total blockade on the territory it had imposed for nearly three months.

The United Nations rejects the system as inadequate, dangerous and a violation of humanitarian impartiality rules. Israel says it is needed to prevent Hamas fighters from diverting aid, which Hamas denies.

Gaza authorities say hundreds of Palestinians have been killed trying to reach the GHF’s sites, including 23 people killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

The GHF said in a press release late on Monday that it had distributed more than three million meals at its four distribution sites without incident.