Big city and state budgets are significantly overspending, putting NYC in danger, according to a fiscal watchdog: ‘not affordable and unready’
A recent report from the Fiscal Watchdog Group proclaimed that both urban and state budgets are “uncontrollable and unprepared,” especially with a potential recession on the horizon and upcoming federal cuts. The Citizens’ Budget Committee has suggested eliminating Governor Kathy Hochul’s $2 billion “Inflation Reduction Check,” which is set to be part of next year’s […]
Sec. Duffy clashes with Rep. Nadler about the safety of the NYC Subway system
Congressional Hearing on NYC Subway Safety During a recent session of the House Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, a contentious exchange unfolded between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and New York Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler regarding subway safety in New York City. Nadler accused Duffy of misrepresenting facts from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The hearing […]
Former NYC officer sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing teenage boys while on duty
Ex-NYPD Officer Sentenced to 40 Years for Exploiting Teen Boys A former Staten Island police officer, Christopher Terranova, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually exploiting underage boys. This ruling came from federal Judge Kiyo Matsumoto, who emphasized that Terranova “has dishonored the badge that he once wore.” During the sentencing, the […]
Former NYPD chief Tom Donlon discusses ‘morally corrupt’ NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Adams Accused of Moral Corruption Former NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon has labeled Mayor Eric Adams as “morally corrupt,” stating that he should not be in city hall now or in the future. In a lengthy conversation, Donlon pointed to numerous instances where police officers felt ignored by the mayor. “Given how he handles the […]
45-Year-Old Woman Shot by Estranged Husband in NYC While Trying to Protect Her 21-Year-Old Daughter, Says DA
Tragic Shooting Incident in Queens A woman tragically shot last month by her estranged, homeless husband in Queens was reportedly attempting to shield her daughter from a hail of bullets when she was fatally wounded, prosecutors revealed on Thursday. According to the Queens District Attorney’s office, 62-year-old Audwin Keynes approached 45-year-old Chanee Le Ramsay with […]
CVS employee was ‘being assaulted’ before fatally stabbing NYC shoplifter in self-defense, according to attorney
A defense attorney claimed on Wednesday that CVS employees acted within their rights when a store worker fatally stabbed a habitual shoplifter in Midtown. The lawyer argued that the incident escalated after the shoplifter, Charles Burrito, 50, struck the employee, Scotty Enoe, on the head. Enoe, 48, used a pocket knife to stab Burrito multiple […]
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign ad for mayor in NYC featuring him jump-starting a car faces backlash
Andrew Cuomo’s latest campaign ad for the New York City mayoral race is drawing mixed reactions from critics. The former governor is seen in the ad helping a fellow New Yorker by jump-starting a car on a city street. “New Yorkers, start the engine… together, we can fix this city!” Cuomo declared in an Instagram […]
Career criminal gets prison time for attempting to rob a 91-year-old cancer patient in a violent NYC assault that put the victim in bed.
A man with a long history of offenses has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a violent attack on a 91-year-old cancer patient on the Upper East Side. Christian Torres, 45, was sentenced on Wednesday for violently assaulting Highman Silvergrad during an attempted robbery on February 1, 2024. He pushed Silvergrad to the […]
Old man charged with shooting NYC cab driver in anger over fare reportedly said ‘I am gonna kill you’: court documents
Gunman Shoots Cab Driver During Fare Dispute A 76-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting a cab driver during a heated argument. New court documents reveal that Joseph Meeks, the accused, threatened the driver, 27-year-old Cabby Alsinbury, with the words, “I’m going to kill you,” moments before pulling the trigger. The incident occurred […]
Donors from outside the area are contributing over $350K to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC campaign since his victory in the mayoral primary.
Out-of-state supporters are increasingly contributing to the campaign of New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani. Since a surprising and significant victory in the Democratic primary, he has reportedly distributed over $350,000 to various socialist causes, as revealed by public records. Recent campaign finance data shows that from June 25 to July 11, Mamdani raised $351,423 […]