Witness of NYC synagogue attack criticizes New York Times for minimizing the violence
Witnesses expressed their outrage towards the New York Times for what they perceive as trivializing the violent incident that occurred at Central Synagogue on Friday night. They argue it was an “extremely violent and horrifying incident” inside a place of worship, and that it misrepresents the facts of the event. Harry Zimmerman shared a lengthy […]
Former prosecutor and NYPD criticize New York lawmaker for broken windows policing policy
A New York Democratic Socialist lawmaker sparked controversy by suggesting that shoplifting stems from a “biological urge.” Emily Gallagher, a state representative from New York, argued that the aggressive prosecution of theft—particularly for items like soap and toothpaste—was misguided. She emphasized that the significant wealth gap in the city is the real issue, claiming, “People […]
Trump supports Letitia James’ opponent for New York Attorney General.
Trump Backs Komatireddy Against AG James New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing a significant challenge as former President Donald Trump has announced his support for Republican Saritha Komatireddy in her campaign to replace James. Trump described Komatireddy as an “America First Patriot” in a post on Truth Social, expressing his belief that she […]
New York lawmaker Emily Gallagher believes shoplifting for basic needs is acceptable.
A Brooklyn lawmaker, identified as a socialist, recently made headlines by suggesting that individuals should have the right to shoplift essential items like toothpaste and soap without facing arrest. State Rep. Emily Gallagher argued that these items are necessary for survival, referring to them as products for which people have a “biological need.” During a […]
Trump backs Saritha Komatireddy to remove New York AG Letitia James
Trump Endorses Saritha Komatireddy in New York Attorney General Race New York’s Attorney General Letitia James is facing a staunch challenge from Saritha Komatireddy, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump expressed his “full and complete support” for Komatireddy as she aims to unseat her longtime adversary. […]
Blakeman promotes ‘New York Dream’ plan to fight against socialism
Republican Candidate Takes Stand Against Socialism in New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is intensifying his campaign against socialism in New York. He recently outlined new initiatives that he believes will safeguard the state both now and in the future. Blakeman’s “Save the New York Dream” agenda emphasizes various aspects, including homeownership, merit-based education, […]
Ross Barkan let go by New York Magazine after plagiarism discoveries
New York Magazine has parted ways with columnist Ross Barkan following an investigation into accusations of plagiarism. The magazine announced that an independent review revealed that Barkan had not complied with their editorial standards, resulting in revisions to 67 of his columns which lacked proper language, information, or source attribution. They expressed regret that Barkan’s […]
Writer Ross Barkan is let go from New York Mag for 67 counts of plagiarizing other authors.
New York Magazine has let go of Ross Barkan, a political writer known for his support of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, due to numerous instances of plagiarism—67 to be exact. Before his tenure as mayor, Mamdani was Barkan’s campaign manager during an unsuccessful bid for the state Senate, a detail I’ve noted before on Substack and […]
Report: The Relationship Between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Teachers Union Shows Signs of Strain
Criticism of NYC Reads Program Amid Poor Reading Scores The president of the New York Teachers Union, Mike Mulgrew, is vocally criticizing the city’s literacy initiative known as NYC Reads. This comes after recent reading test results revealed that over half of the public school students in New York City did not meet proficiency standards. […]
New York Fed reports varied delinquency rates for credit cards and auto loans
Federal Reserve Bank Data on Delinquency Rates Recent statistics from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveal a mixed picture regarding consumer debt. While the overall rates of delinquency have shown improvement, there’s been a slight uptick in delinquencies related to auto loans and home loans. Additionally, credit card delinquency rates remain persistently high. […]