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Top Queens official rips unruly scene at former site of Astoria Rite-Aid as ‘completely unacceptable’ — as neighbors lament chaos

A top Queens official has slammed the unrest outside a former Rite Aid in Astoria that’s crammed with drunks, drug users and immigrants, calling it “totally unacceptable,” while nearby residents continue to lament the chaos that has engulfed the area. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, the Democratic deputy majority leader who represents the district, said he […]

Top congressional Dems praise Biden for stepping aside, decline to endorse Kamala Harris

Democratic leaders in Congress unanimously praised President Biden for abandoning his 2024 reelection campaign, but stopped short of endorsing his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, as his party leader to succeed Biden. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had been pressuring […]

Top security officials defend women in Secret Service

Top Security Officer Defending women Following the assassination attempt on former President Trump, US Secret Service officials said in a statement on Saturday: “In the days following the assassination attempt on former President Trump, some have made public statements questioning the presence of women in law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service,” Homeland Security Secretary […]