U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from Rockland County, announced today that he will not pursue a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Instead, he will seek re-election to his Hudson Valley congressional seat, NY-17, a district that has leaned Democratic in recent elections. Lawler made the announcement during an appearance on Fox & Friends, stating, “AfterContinue reading “Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor”
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Former NY Governor Pataki strongly rebukes the top 3 Democrats
Former New York Governor George Pataki sharply criticized the state’s top Democratic leaders on Sunday, accusing them of avoiding a public stance on Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, whose insurgent candidacy has divided the party and complicated the political calculus for Democratic heavyweights ahead of a contentious general election. Speaking during a radio appearance onContinue reading “Former NY Governor Pataki strongly rebukes the top 3 Democrats”
NYC Mayoral Candidate Proposes Universal Childcare plan
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has unveiled an ambitious plan to offer free universal childcare to all children aged six weeks to five years, part of a sweeping progressive agenda dubbed “Zohranomics.” Mamdani argues that skyrocketing childcare costs are pushing families out of the city. He cites data showing thatContinue reading “NYC Mayoral Candidate Proposes Universal Childcare plan”
Cuomo to re-enter the New York City mayoral race as an Independent
NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) – Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to re‑enter the New York City mayoral race this November — not as a Democrat, but on an independent “Fight and Deliver” ticket – positioning himself against both the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, and other independents, including incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Cuomo, 67,Continue reading “Cuomo to re-enter the New York City mayoral race as an Independent”
Progressive Challenger Zohran Mamdani Scores Upset Win in New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary
Progressive state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset that reshaped the city’s political landscape and signaled a growing generational and ideological shift within the Democratic Party. Mamdani, 33, a Democratic Socialist and two-term Assembly member from Queens, secured a leadingContinue reading “Progressive Challenger Zohran Mamdani Scores Upset Win in New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary”
NYPD ANNOUNCES RECORD LOW SHOOTINGS AND MURDERS FOR THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2025
New York, New York – Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced that from January 2025 through May 2025, New York City experienced the lowest number of shootings and murders in recorded history and set the record for the lowest number of shootings and murders in May. New York City also experienced the safest Memorial DayContinue reading “NYPD ANNOUNCES RECORD LOW SHOOTINGS AND MURDERS FOR THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2025”
NYC’s congestion pricing analysis
Two months into New York City’s congestion‑pricing program, preliminary data indicates a sharp reduction in traffic, improved transit access, and record revenues that may reshape urban mobility.** Traffic volumes plunge Since the tolling began on Jan. 5, vehicle entries into Manhattan’s central business district—south of 61st Street—dropped between 475,000 and 560,000 per day, down from aContinue reading “NYC’s congestion pricing analysis”
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