Council Speaker Julie Menin calls for NYC cooling tower inspections amid rising Legionnaires’ disease cases.
Urgent Call for Cooling Tower Disinfection Amid Legionnaires’ Outbreak City Council President Julie Menin is urging the administration of Mayor Mamdani to mandate that building owners on the Upper East Side disinfect their cooling towers to help curb the spread of Legionnaires’ disease. This serious health issue has already affected at least 36 people across […]
City Council to commemorate first responders who died on 9/11 with street signs
In honor of first responders who lost their lives during the September 11 attacks, modern red and blue road signs will be installed ahead of the 25th anniversary, according to reports. City Council President Julie Menin (D-Manhattan) is allocating $90,000 from her discretionary budget to replace 269 standard green street signs that currently display the […]
City Council employee reportedly attacked by contractor at disputed battery storage location
Assault Allegations at Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in Queens City Councilman Phil Wong reported that a member of his staff was assaulted by a contractor at a disputed lithium-ion battery facility in Queens. This week, Wong called for an investigation after his employees faced two assaults at a construction site located at 69th Street near 65th […]
Mike Waltz states that Iran will not be able to silence the UN Security Council.
UN Meeting: Tensions Between U.S. and Iran During a recent U.N. Security Council meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz criticized Iran, asserting that the country is trying to silence the council. This assertion followed claims by Iran’s representative that the council was spreading false information regarding attacks on Gulf states. Walz responded […]
Trump administration chooses bold Harvard scientist to head new Pentagon UFO Council.
Harvard Astronomer Leads New UAP Advisory Board Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer known for his unconventional views, has been appointed by the Trump administration to lead a selected group of scientists focusing on potential national security risks from unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). Loeb, who chaired Harvard’s astronomy department for nearly ten years, will head the […]
City council members ousted by a large margin are unwilling to step down.
California City Officials Ignore Recall Vote In a surprising development, elected officials in California are going about their duties as if nothing has changed—despite a significant recall vote from the community. On April 28, Avenal, in Kings County, held a recall election that resulted in the ousting of Mayor Alvaro Preciado and three council members: […]
Single NYC Council Democrat opposing Mamdani’s $126B budget criticizes mayor for insufficient ‘equity’
In a recent City Council vote, the lone Democrat opposing New York City’s nearly $126 billion budget expressed strong criticism towards Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Bronx City Council member Althea Stevens argued that the budget was hastily crafted and shifted funding inappropriately, favoring wealthier neighborhoods over others in need. Stevens criticized the budget for its lack […]
Detroit City Council decides to extend the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology contract
The Detroit City Council voted narrowly on Tuesday to extend its contract with SoundThinking for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. This means that the California-based firm will continue its services until March 2027. The technology uses acoustic sensors on city streets to identify sounds resembling gunfire, automatically alerting the police in case of a potential […]
Arvin City Council puts a 1% sales tax hike on the ballot
Arvin May Introduce Sales Tax Increase Residents of Kern County might see higher prices at stores if voters endorse a proposed 1% sales tax rise this November. This potential increase was unanimously supported by the Kern County City Council last week, paving the way for it to appear on the ballot. Mayor Olivia Calderon has […]
Mamdani and NYC Council agree on a significant $125 billion budget deal
New York City Mayor Finalizes Budget Deal On Tuesday morning, Mayor Zoran Mamdani and City Council President Julie Menin reached a last-minute agreement regarding the city’s hefty budget for the upcoming year, which is approximately $125 billion. Interestingly, this deal does not involve increasing the workforce of the NYPD. Negotiations for the fiscal year 2027 […]