Joann Ariola Set to Run for Council District 32 Seat
Queens County GOP Chairwoman Joann Ariola Photo Courtesy of NYC Campaign Finance Board By Michael V. Cusenza Queens County Republican Party Chairwoman Joann Ariola made…
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Keep SHSAT—with Changes to Make it Accessible to More Students: Addabbo
File Photo “By increasing the availability of the SHSAT, we would allow our brightest students to flourish, improve our specialized high schools and increase the…
A Year Later, South Queens Residents Still Dealing with Sewage Flood Disaster Issues
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio visited some of the damaged houses after the Nov. 30, 2019 disaster. By Michael…
Cuomo, National Grid Announce Agreement to Lift Moratorium
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor To compensate customers who were adversely impacted by the moratorium, National Grid will pay a $36 million…
Cabán Leads Katz in too-Close-to-Call Democratic DA Primary
“We won the District Attorney’s Office!” Tiffany Cabán exclaimed on Election Day. Photo Courtesy of the Cabán Campaign By Michael V. Cusenza It has been characterized…
Cuomo, Lawmakers Hail ‘Most Productive Legislative Session in Modern History’
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “You are going to have to go back and study the history books to come up with a…
Exit Stage Left
No place on Earth does political theater like New York City. Well, maybe D.C. But that’s largely a product of mind-blowing dysfunction. This week, we…
Ulrich Takes Aim at Hizzoner in Announcing Bid for Public Advocate
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Councilman Eric Ulrich this week announced his intention to run in the special election for Public Advocate. By…
EDITORIAL: Press Pause
While not exactly a “stop the presses!” moment, Mayor Bill de Blasio this week revealed the enmity he has—and has had—for the members of the…
EDITORIAL: Cars for Concern
It seems that over the last few years a certain segment of Gotham’s population has been clearly targeted—by opportunistic elected officials, advocates for “the wronged,”…
Straphangers, Pols Rally in Albany for Budget Funds to Fix Subway System
Photo Courtesy of Riders Alliance Subway and bus riders rallied at the State capitol on Monday with elected officials for a sustainable funding source and…
De Blasio Brings Brooklyn Bernie Back to Celebrate City Values at Inauguration
Photos Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter and Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday continued to bolster his national…
Joann Ariola Named Chairwoman of Queens Republican Party
PHOTO: New Queens GOP Chairwoman Joann Ariola and City Councilman Eric Ulrich give thumbs up at Russo’s on the Bay Wednesday evening. Courtesy of QGOP. By Patricia…
Borough CUNY Schools to Benefit from $50M Capital Investment
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s Office Students and CUNY leaders thanked the City Council for the investment, which has been earmarked for much-needed upgrades…
Congress Passes JASTA, but Obama Promises a Repeat Veto
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Though the House and Senate approved the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, Pres. Barack Obama has vowed…