Researcher on reparations who calls the economy racist joins Mamdani’s economic council
New York City Mayor-elect Names Transition Team Focused on Economic Justice Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani of New York City has introduced an economic and workforce development transition team, spearheaded by reparations advocate Darick Hamilton. This team will explore the disparities in the U.S. economy and governmental policies, which they deem reflect systemic racism. Hamilton, an Oberlin […]
City council member addresses violent mob assault in Queens
Queens District Sees Mob Violence, Council Member Speaks Out New York City Council member Vicki Palladino addressed a disturbing incident that took place in her Queens district over the weekend. During this event, a mob left a couple injured and set a car on fire. Palladino described the situation on “Fox & Friends,” asserting it […]
City Council maneuvering will determine the success or failure of Mamdani’s time as mayor
New Leadership at City Hall in January City Hall is set to see a change in leadership come January. Voters have elected Zoran Mamdani as the next mayor. He’ll be taking the helm at the nation’s oldest continuously operating City Hall. On the other side of the building, the City Council will choose a new […]
City Council aims to disrupt NYC’s housing market under the guise of affordability
City Council radicals are pushing rapidly to reshape New York’s housing market under the guise of “saving” it. Progressives aim to “decommodify” residential real estate, essentially transforming it into “public housing” overseen by politically affiliated nonprofits. This approach can certainly be harmful. It blurs the lines of a functioning system more than we might realize. […]
U.N. Security Council Supports Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal, but Hamas Declines
On Monday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) approved a resolution backing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. However, Hamas swiftly dismissed the plan, largely because it called for the presence of international peacekeeping forces. The plan was backed with a 13-0 vote, while Russia and China abstained. Notably, Russia had proposed its […]
Gaza Resolution Approved by U.N. Security Council, Trump Appointed Chair of ‘Peace Board’
UN Security Council Endorses Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan On Monday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution backing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace initiative for Gaza, appointing him as the chair of the Peace Council. The resolution received a favorable vote of 13 in favor, with 2 abstentions. Notably, Hamas expressed its agreement on […]
UN Security Council passes Gaza war resolution supported by Trump with a vote of 14-0
UN Security Council Votes to Support U.S.-Backed Resolution for Gaza The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday, with backing from the U.S., calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza and the formation of an international stabilization force. U.S. Ambassador Mike Walz emphasized the need for member states to endorse what […]
St. Paul City Council ready to make final decision on banning cryptocurrency kiosks next week
St. Paul City Council to Vote on Banning Cryptocurrency Kiosks St. Paul may soon see a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks, with a final vote set for next week. The City Council is expected to make a decision on Wednesday regarding an ordinance that would prohibit the “use and installation” of these kiosks. Currently, there are […]
NYC Council considers banning ‘cancer-causing’ firefighting gear used by FDNY
New York City Firefighters May Get Safer Gear New York City’s firefighters could soon be spared from using equipment that contains harmful chemicals linked to cancer, thanks to a new proposal being discussed by the City Council. This week, Assembly Minority Leader Joao Arriola (R-Queens) introduced four bills. These would require the FDNY to phase […]
U.S. Expresses Gratitude to Middle Eastern Nations for Supporting Gaza Security Council Resolution
Security Council Resolution Supports Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan The U.S. Mission to the United Nations expressed gratitude towards numerous Middle Eastern nations, as well as Indonesia, for their backing of a Security Council resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace initiative for Gaza. A joint statement released on Thursday involved the United States, Egypt, Jordan, […]