Democratic Socialist upstarts, underdog pol targeting AOC and even an ex-con
Among the candidates aiming to campaign in New York’s June 25 primary are Hiram Monserrate, a small-time businessman and former inmate seeking to topple Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an upstart democratic socialist. Nine days of early voting for the primary election began Saturday. Ocasio-Cortez, a left-leaning Democratic Socialist incumbent, is facing off against little-known moderate and […]
Conn. pol who voted against ‘thin blue line’ flag gets threats against his family — and calls the cops
A Democratic city council member who voted against flying the “Thin Blue Line” flag in memory of a slain state trooper in Wethersfield, Connecticut, said he called police because he and his family have been receiving threats. Miki Duric, a city council member in the small, historic farming city just south of Hartford, told The […]
NYC pol reveals vasectomy, encourages others to shoot blanks
This Big Apple pole is rallying for a different kind of cuts during budget season. City Councilman Kevin Reilly (D-Bronx) enthusiastically shared the news of his vasectomy in hopes of convincing other men that there’s no shame in getting your head cut off. spread to “After my vasectomy, I was moving around the house.” [Friday],Pole […]
Verrazzano bridge should be toll-free Wednesday to honor 500th anniversary of explorer’s arrival : pol
This week marks the 500th anniversary of Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano’s arrival in New York Bay, and to mark the occasion, local police say drivers should take a paid break at the famous bridge that bears his name. announced. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island and Brooklyn, opened in 1964 and was named […]
FDNY firefighters forced to remove flag honoring 9/11 heroes after NYC pol questioned if it’s a ‘political symbol’
Fire Department officials have ordered an East Village ladder company to remove the “Red Line” American flag honoring the six brothers of the unit killed on 9/11. It’s a political symbol after neighbors complained it was “fascist” and a local left-wing pole questioned whether it was. ” The shocking order was issued on March 22 […]
Socialist pol Tiffany Caban celebrates Communist Party leader, anarchist in newsletter
Socialist Party Congresswoman Tiffany Caban celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring a number of extremists, including communist leaders who pushed for the overthrow of the United States and anarchists who inspired the assassination of President William McKinley. Cavan’s newsletter sought to highlight ten labor organizers, journalists and artists. I got it.. “This Women’s History Month, […]
Queens pol crashes civic meeting to rip leader over ‘threats’
Paul in Queens claims senior staff are being threatened and stalked by volatile civic leaders. So she shows up at his headquarters to warn everyone that this will not be tolerated. Republican City Council member Joanne Arriola and her chief of staff, Phyllis Inserillo, were involved in a collision. Ozone Park Residents Block Council Last […]
D’oh! Give NYC pizzerias tax break to comply with emissions crackdown: pie-loving pol
Pie-loving Brooklynite Paul says Big Apple pizzerias and other businesses that use coal or wood-fired ovens should be given dough in the form of tax breaks to comply with new emissions regulations. . Adams administration’s controversial Congress – take effect April 27 – Some restaurants have already spent tens of thousands of dollars installing filtration […]
Mitch McConnell’s critics will miss the powerful, principled pol sooner than they think
You never truly appreciate what you have until you lose it. Mitch McConnell, the longtime leader of the Senate Republican Conference, announced Wednesday that he will step down from his role in November. McConnell joined the Senate in 1985, assumed the outgoing role in 2007, and intends to complete the six-year term he won in […]
Painting stolen by NJ pol, mobsters returned after 55 years
They didn't cheat about it. A “priceless” painting stolen by a New Jersey politician and Mafia member more than 50 years ago has been returned to its owner. Shot in 1969 with the help of former New Jersey State Sen. Anthony Imperiale and gang members, the piece was created by his father, Newark resident Dr. […]