New York City Mayor Mamdani Unveils First ‘Tax the Rich’ Initiative
Mayor Announces New Tax on Luxury Properties New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani chose Tax Day to unveil a new annual tax targeting high-value properties owned by those who don’t reside in the city full-time. This measure aligns with his broader initiative to increase taxes on affluent residents and property owners. Mamdani, in a recent […]
Gubernatorial candidate has troubling pay-to-play history, says former city council member
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat aiming for the Georgia governorship, has been under considerable ethics scrutiny throughout her time in office. Yet, this scrutiny hasn’t deterred her ambition for higher office. Prior to her gubernatorial run, Bottoms faced criticism for her use of public resources. This included mailings filled with taxpayer-funded photos […]
Mayor Mamdani introduces $70 million plan for government grocery stores in New York City
New York City Announces Plans for City-Run Grocery Stores Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City recently addressed a gathering at a site proposed for government-operated grocery stores, referring to it as a “grand experiment” designed to alleviate the spiraling costs of staple items like bread and eggs. The mayor, who identified as a Socialist, […]
The third rape trial of Harvey Weinstein starts in New York City.
Weinstein Back in Court for Rape Trial NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein, once a powerful figure in Hollywood now facing legal challenges, is back on trial for rape in New York City years after his involvement in the #MeToo movement and subsequent incarceration. This new trial, with jury selection anticipated to start soon, involves a […]
Arsonist arrested for reportedly throwing a Molotov cocktail that ignited a New York City store
Firefighter Arrested for Arson in Brooklyn A firefighter has found himself under arrest again—this time for allegedly tossing a Molotov cocktail at a store in Brooklyn, causing a significant fire that injured one of his colleagues. Authorities say that Isidro Aquino, 39, was the culprit. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Fort Hamilton Parkway […]
Missouri Voters Dismiss Two City Council Members Who Supported Multi-Billion Dollar AI Data Center Project
Voter Reactions to AI Data Center Developments in Missouri In a recent vote, residents of Independence, Missouri, decided to oust two City Council members who had backed the proposal for a large AI data center in the area. Bridget McCandless and Jared Fears, both independents and running for mayor, had supported a $6 billion tax […]
Couple ties the knot at City Hall and heads directly to Yankees Opening Day
Their wedding day turned into quite an adventure. Two devoted Yankees fans chose not to let the Bronx Bombers’ season opener interrupt their special moment. After Sean Dody and Monique Zabizadeh tied the knot on April 3, they hopped on the 4 train, still in their wedding gear, to catch the game against the Miami […]
75-year-old New York City grandmother violently attacked after asking for dog waste to be cleaned up – until a neighbor who is a Navy veteran intervenes: video
Brutal Attack on 75-Year-Old Grandmother in Brooklyn Earlier this week in Brooklyn, a 75-year-old grandmother, Linda Scott, was violently beaten by two women after she asked them to clean up after their dog. The situation escalated until a Navy veteran from the neighborhood stepped in to help. According to footage from a Ring camera, the […]
Erik Duran, known as the ‘cooler cop’ in New York City, takes a chance for freedom while awaiting appeal, as details of his solitary life at Rikers come to light.
A former New York City police officer, who caused the death of a drug suspect by throwing a picnic cooler at him, is having his legal team appeal his manslaughter conviction in an effort to secure his release from prison, where he’s currently in isolation. Eric Duran, a 38-year-old ex-sergeant and father of three, was […]
After a Missouri city endorses a $6B data center, upset voters retaliate at the polls.
In a small town in Missouri, voters have ousted four city council members who backed a $6 billion data center project, despite strong local dissent. Residents of Festus, which has around 14,000 inhabitants and lies about 55 miles south of St. Louis, are understandably upset. Just days after the council voted in favor of the […]