Mets legend brings back famous Albany tavern: ‘A true rescue’
Mookie Wilson, the Hall of Famer from the New York Mets, is bringing new life to a renowned bar in Albany that was popular among the state’s political elite. The War Room Tavern, a favorite spot for lawmakers and lobbyists, shut its doors in March. However, with Wilson’s involvement, it will reopen this fall as […]
Resentful Albany lawmakers consider increasing their own salaries after NYC Council’s generous pay increases
Concerns Over Pay Raises in Albany It seems that some lawmakers in Albany are feeling a bit of salary envy. Following recent pay hikes by New York City council members, there are talks about significant salary increases for state legislators, according to sources familiar with the situation. The City Council recently raised its own salaries […]
DSA candidates ready to flood Albany with a surge following NY state primary elections
On Tuesday, a significant shift occurred in New York as it experienced a surge of socialism with notable electoral outcomes. It appears that most Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates favored incumbents and established Democrats in the state legislative primaries. Of the eight candidates endorsed by the DSA, seven are projected to win their primaries, […]
Albany seeks to release the Gilgo Beach killer while continuing to torment victims
Justice for Victims of Rex Heuerman On June 17th, eight families are set to find a measure of justice as serial killer Rex Heuerman appears in court. Heuerman has admitted to murdering eight young women, whose remains were discovered in Gilgo Beach and other locations in Suffolk County. He is expected to receive three life […]
The fate of a 28-foot-tall dog statue, Nipper, in Albany is uncertain.
Nipper’s Legacy in Albany Albany has a fondness for oversized dog statues, and none is more iconic than Nipper. This impressive 200-foot-tall white dog with black ears has been perched on a warehouse roof for nearly 70 years, famously representing a terrier absorbed in the sounds of a phonograph, a symbol associated with RCA. As […]
Zohran Mamdani and the NYC council leader join forces to extract more funding from Albany, putting Hochul in a challenging position once more.
Budget Talks Between NYC Officials and Governor Hochul Mayor Zoran Mamdani and City Council President Julie Menin recently attempted to secure more financial assistance from Albany, but Governor Kathy Hochul dismissed their request on Tuesday, expressing growing frustration. Hochul faced inquiries about potential extra funding for New York City after Mamdani and Menin, who represent […]
Sex assault victim shares her story, exposes harmful culture for women in Albany
A survivor of sexual assault at the state Capitol has shared painful details of her experience involving a former aide to then-House Speaker Sheldon Silver, as part of a lawsuit concerning the Legislative handling of sex offenses. Ricky Shaw was the legislative director of the Assembly Labor Committee several years ago when he accused Michael […]
I operate a fracking business — Albany is forcing the less fortunate to bear the costs of environmental policies.
Energy Policy and Poverty in New York New York’s political landscape is imposing burdens on its most vulnerable citizens. In 2014, the Cuomo administration, swayed by anti-fracking activists, prohibited shale fracking. Governor Hochul has stood by this ban, leaving many residents struggling with energy expenses. Currently, 26% of children in New York City live in […]
Albany friends of Mamdani advocate for a bill to impose a 25% ‘surcharge’ on corporations in NYC
Proposed Tax Surcharge by NYC Mayor’s Allies Allies of Mayor Zoran Mamdani in the state Legislature are advocating for a bill that would enable him to implement a 25% tax surcharge on corporations in New York City. The democratic socialist mayor, along with his progressive supporters, is pushing an ideological agenda aimed at increasing taxes […]
Zohran Mamdani’s DSA friends advocate for taxing the wealthy in Albany — but it’s not only millionaires who will feel the burden.
There’s a push for taxing higher earners, but it’s a bit complicated. Mayor Zoran Mamdani has advocated for increased taxes on individuals earning $1 million annually. Yet, his fellow members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are considering more extensive measures that could impact many married couples in New York. The DSA is organizing […]