Democrats triumph in New York state Senate election in a district supportive of Trump.

Democrat Sam Sutton has emerged victorious in a special election for the New York Senate, successfully countering Republican efforts to shift conservative districts, according to Decist Desk HQ. Sutton, a businessman and leader of a nonprofit organization for several years, defeated Republican Nachman Callenor, a lawyer with a prior run for the state legislature about […]
New York City plans to create a $5 million waterfront memorial featuring a large ‘floating’ flag to pay tribute to soldiers after 9/11.

New Veterans Memorial Unveiled in Queens A new Veterans Memorial has been constructed on the Queens waterfront, costing $5 million. It features a “Flame” LED display that lights up 24/7 along with a large floating flag. Mayor Eric Adams shared the design for “Flame Honor” on Tuesday, highlighting that it will pay tribute to U.S. […]
Overlooked heroes of New York City hospitals finally receive recognition

Often overlooked, they wear uniforms and fight crime in a different way. Recently, members of the New York City Health Bureau Police Department were honored during their first medal ceremony in Brooklyn. This event recognized their efforts to combat fraud without using firearms or pepper spray. “The idea is that everyone is doing great work, […]
Zhoran Mamdani spreads antisemitic remarks and wrongly asserts that taxpayers pay for New York politicians’ trips to Israel.

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor with a democratic socialist platform, has faced accusations of promoting anti-Semitic sentiments. This stems from a claim he made that taxpayers were covering expenses for New York State Senators’ trips to Israel, which has been deemed misleading. Jewish advocacy groups are expressing concerns that his statements target Jewish political […]
Watchdog indicates that staff of US attorneys in New York might be weakening Trump’s Department of Transportation.

First reported by FOX: A watchdog group advocating for democracy is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate lawyers from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). They accuse these attorneys, representing Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, of attempting to undermine efforts to eliminate the driving tax in New York City. NYC’s crowded pricing program […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James criticizes the DOJ investigation into supposed real estate fraud.

Letitia James Highlights Lawsuits Against Trump Administration New York Attorney General Letitia James recently emphasized her ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration during a keynote speech at a Manhattan event aimed at improving New York. “Currently, we’ve filed 21, 22, 23 lawsuits against this administration,” she stated, showcasing her office’s extensive efforts in this […]
Most Voters Favor ‘Another Candidate’ for New York Governor Instead of Kathy Hochul, Survey Reveals

New York Voters Favor New Governor Over Hochul A recent Siena University poll indicates that a significant majority of New York voters would prefer to elect a new governor instead of re-electing the current governor, Kathy Hochul. Released on Tuesday, the poll showed that 55% of those surveyed expressed a desire for “someone else” to […]
New York inflation rebate check: When will you receive your payment?

Inflation Refund Checks Coming to New Yorkers New Yorkers can expect to receive a one-time inflation refund check of up to $400 during the latter half of this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that approximately 8.2 million taxpayers in New York will benefit from these checks, funded by the recently approved 2026 budget. […]
15-year-old boy in critical condition following shooting outside New York City building

Teenager Shot Multiple Times in Harlem A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition following a shooting outside a public housing complex in Harlem, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred around 2:10 PM on Fifth Avenue near the King Towers, marking yet another alarming episode of violence involving young people in New York City, […]
Trump administration permits New York wind farm project to continue building after intervention from Hochul and Adams

The Trump administration lifted a suspension order on Monday that was jeopardizing over 1,000 jobs related to a wind farm project off Long Island. Construction at the Empire Wind 1 site had been halted since April 16 after the Interior Bureau determined that the Biden administration had effectively expressed approval for the project and its […]