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GOP Assemblyman Robert Smullen seeks to replace Elise Stefanik.

GOP Assemblyman Robert Smullen seeks to replace Elise Stefanik.

Robert Smullen Announces Candidacy for New York’s 21st Congressional District ALBANY — Robert Smullen, a retired Marine colonel and Republican Congressman from upstate New York, has launched his campaign for the 21st Congressional District seat. Having represented this northern district since 2019, Smullen is aiming to take over the position currently held by U.S. Rep. […]

Queens Democratic Party overlooks its own Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani

Queens Democratic Party overlooks its own Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani

Queens Democratic Leadership’s Decision Sparks Controversy The Democratic leadership in Queens has chosen not to endorse its own party leader, Zoran Mamdani, who is running for mayor. This refusal raises questions, especially with the election looming. Hiram Monserrate, a Democratic District Leader, shared his thoughts, mentioning that many Democrats in Queens don’t back Mamdani. To […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx image is facing new criticism as an old childhood nickname from her suburban upbringing raises questions about her portrayed persona. Her recent clash with President Trump over the Iran situation has prompted her to assert her identity as a “Bronx girl” on X, highlighting her background while calling for his impeachment. Although she was born in the Bronx, she moved to Yorktown at age 5 and attended high school there, remembered fondly by her teachers. The nickname “Sandy,” which suggests a more suburban character, seems to contradict her image as a fierce inner-city advocate that she crafted during her notable 2018 congressional campaign. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has added to the scrutiny by sharing her high school yearbook photos and claiming that her assertions of being a tough Bronx girl are misleading. He described her background as a “bold-face lie” and argued that everyone in their community knows her true roots. This sparked a social media response from Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed pride in her upbringing and explained how her experiences have shaped her views on inequality.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's tough Bronx image is facing new criticism as an old childhood nickname from her suburban upbringing raises questions about her portrayed persona. Her recent clash with President Trump over the Iran situation has prompted her to assert her identity as a "Bronx girl" on X, highlighting her background while calling for his impeachment. Although she was born in the Bronx, she moved to Yorktown at age 5 and attended high school there, remembered fondly by her teachers. The nickname "Sandy," which suggests a more suburban character, seems to contradict her image as a fierce inner-city advocate that she crafted during her notable 2018 congressional campaign. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has added to the scrutiny by sharing her high school yearbook photos and claiming that her assertions of being a tough Bronx girl are misleading. He described her background as a "bold-face lie" and argued that everyone in their community knows her true roots. This sparked a social media response from Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed pride in her upbringing and explained how her experiences have shaped her views on inequality.

Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism Over Childhood Background Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the notable Bronx representative, is currently under scrutiny concerning her childhood names and the image she projects. This comes after a recent altercation with President Donald Trump surrounding an Iranian strike, which raised questions about her self-identification as a “Bronx girl.” She made this declaration on X […]

Harlem Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs fired employee battling amputation health crisis: suit

A new lawsuit accuses Harlem state Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs (D-Manhattan) of wrongfully firing a former staffer who battled a health crisis that ultimately led to the amputation of his leg. In a lawsuit filed this week in Manhattan Supreme Court, Keith Lilly alleges that Gibbs discriminated against him by firing him while he was hospitalized […]