Democratic council member who allegedly chomped on police officer’s arm blames ‘police brutality’
A Democratic member of the New York City Council is speaking out to denounce NYPD “brutalism” and “anti-Asian hate” after a man allegedly bit an officer during a protest, piercing his skin. Susan Juan was arrested after allegedly biting a deputy police chief during a protest against a proposed homeless shelter in Brooklyn. She was […]
Richmond City Council Approved Planned Parenthood Clinic in Unanimous Vote
The Richmond Planned Parenthood Board unanimously approved the sale of the Planned Parenthood clinic Monday night for just $10. according to Richmond Biz SenseThe Virginia League for Planned Parenthood (VLPP) has been approved to acquire $1.24 million in land on the site of an old public school in the city of Richmond. VLPP is planning […]
Mayor Adams’ key affordable housing ‘City of Yes’ initiative skewered by Council
City council members have raised concerns about the next steps of Mayor Eric Adams’ groundbreaking “City of Yes” plan to build thousands of apartments in the East Bronx, arguing the chosen area lacks critical infrastructure. Councillors last week sounded the alarm over a Bronx Metro-North district plan that would add 7,500 new housing units along […]
Boxer Ryan Garcia Expelled By World Boxing Council Indefinitely After Racist Rant
Ryan Garcia training during media training at World Class Boxing Gym in Dallas, Texas on April 9, 2024. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) James Myers of OANFriday, July 5, 2024 11:47 AM Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia’s career has taken another hit. advertisement World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman announced on Thursday that Garcia, 25, […]
NYC Council passes $112.4 billion budget, with 3 dissenting votes over ‘NYPD pet projects’
The New York City Council passed the massive $112.4 billion spending plan on Sunday by a vote of 46-3, with three Democratic Socialist council members voting no. Mayor Eric Adams, who negotiated with council leaders, praised the measure, which was opposed by only three council members: Councilmembers Tiffany Caban, Shahana Hanif and Alexa Aviles. The […]
Supreme Court Overturns 1984 Chevron V. Natural Resources Defense Council Ruling
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANJune 29, 2024 (Saturday) 9:07 AM The Supreme Court overturned the 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which required the judiciary to defer to government agencies when the law is unclear. advertisement Federal regulations from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that require […]
Predator Poachers bust chairman of Maryland Democratic Party LGBTQ Diversity Council
The Maryland Democratic Party has removed all traces of Michael Nappen, chairman of the party’s LGBTQ+ Diversity Leadership Council, from the party’s webpage and social media history after his fateful encounter with a predator poacher in Montgomery County. Democrats seem desperate to hide the fact that they have celebrated Knappen’s Maryland roots.”Making a differenceKnappen allegedly […]
Food delivery workers slam ‘greedy apps’ over tips, safety during heated City Council hearing
During a heated City Council hearing on Friday, food delivery drivers acknowledged that low tips and a lack of transparency from “greedy apps” are causing them to make reckless decisions on New York City roads. “We need to be protected from greedy apps that put profits above our safety,” DoorDash delivery driver Antonio Solis told […]
NYC Council members urge city to provide IVF coverage for gay male employees
In response to the lawsuit, the New York City Council is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to take action and expand in vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage to gay male city employees. The Assembly’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus wrote Adams last week saying gay men are denied the benefits given to heterosexual couples and single women. They argue […]
Florida council meeting interrupted by robot voice blurting out bizarre ‘older women’ comment
As a woman prepared to speak at a Florida city council meeting, an ill-timed, inappropriate comment was blasted over the PA system, causing the hall to erupt in laughter. The amusing incident happened about midway through Tuesday’s Seminole County Board of Commissioners meeting in Sanford, when Community Services Director Allison Salle began speaking at the […]