NYC Council panel rejects “Ryder’s Law”
On Friday, the health committee of the city council turned down a proposal aimed at phasing out horse-drawn carriages. As a result, a city ordinance could soon be on the table for discussion. “This is a poorly conceived and stupid bill. I would gladly vote against it,” Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-24) expressed passionately, aligning himself […]
Tiburon town council unanimously prohibits the sale of all tobacco products.
Tiburon Moves to Ban Tobacco Sales Tiburon, California, is making strides to eliminate all tobacco sales in the area. On Wednesday, the Town Council voted unanimously in favor of a new ordinance that prohibits the sale of cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes, and other nicotine products. Mayor Holly Teer expressed her satisfaction with the decision, stating […]
Student with communist beliefs chosen for Ithaca Common Council
This fall, it’s not just the autumn leaves turning red in the northern states. Following Zoran Mamdani’s recent win in New York’s mayoral race, Ithaca took another step by electing a full-on communist to its city council. Hannah Shvetz, a 20-year-old student and member of the Communist Party of America, secured her seat on the […]
Maine woman found guilty of manslaughter elected to Bangor city council
Maine Woman Elected to City Council Despite Past Conviction A woman from Maine, Angela Walker, who has a past conviction for murder, was elected to her local city council on Tuesday night, which sparked a significant reaction on social media. Walker has secured a position on the Bangor City Council. It’s been over 20 years […]
Democrats strengthen their hold on New York City after Mamdani’s win for mayor and increased majority in the city council.
Anticipation is building for a friendly rapport between New York City’s Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani and the City Council. In contrast to outgoing Mayor Adams, who had a more centrist approach and often found himself at odds with the City Council upon taking office in 2022, Mamdani, with his more progressive stance, is likely to face […]
Security Council Votes Unanimously to Remove Sanctions on Syria’s Jihadi Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
UN Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Leader The United Nations Security Council made a nearly unanimous decision on Thursday to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara, previously affiliated with al-Qaeda and the leader of the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) before taking control of Damascus. The United States put forth a resolution […]
Killer Elected to Council in Maine Town That Inspired Stephen King Books
A woman, who received a 10-year prison sentence for suffocating a Canadian tourist by forcing sand into his mouth, has been elected to the city council of Bangor, Maine—an area that inspired Stephen King’s horror works. Angela Walker was elected to the Bangor City Council this week, marking her return after 22 years. She was […]
Melissa Gilbert labels NYC council member ‘harsh’ regarding horse carriage legislation
Melissa Gilbert Criticizes NYC Council President Over Horse-Drawn Carriage Bill This week, actress Melissa Gilbert took to social media to criticize New York City Council President Adrian Adams, labeling him as “cruel, corrupt, and undemocratic.” Her remarks come in response to a proposed bill aimed at phasing out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, set to […]
Maine votes in woman who was convicted of killing a Canadian tourist to the city council: ‘So broken’
A woman convicted of manslaughter for the 2002 killing of a Canadian tourist has been elected to the Bangor City Council in Maine, a place linked to Stephen King’s “IT.” Angela Walker, who pled guilty along with her brother Benjamin Humphrey, received a seat on the council more than two decades after her conviction. The […]
Leftist Zohran Mamdani associate competing against pro-Israel politician in NYC Council speaker election
Puerto Rico Showdown: City Council President Race Heats Up SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tensions are mounting among progressives as the race for the next City Council president unfolds. The main contenders are Crystal Hudson, a close ally of Zoran Mamdani, and Paul Julie Menin, who has strong pro-Israel views. Hudson, a Democrat from Brooklyn, […]