Politics
‘We agree on a lot more than I thought,’ Trump says after meeting with mayor-elect MamdaniPresident Donald Trump said his meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, showed “no difference in party” and pledged to help him return a “strong and safe New York.”… Read More
Public Education
Lavish 2024-25 NY school staffer salaries, retirement packages draw ire from taxpayer watchdogsNew York taxpayers paid nearly $19.7 billion in the 2024-25 academic year for the salaries of 263,868 educators, a recent Newsday report found – drawing outrage from analysts who argue such… Read More
Politics
Why Republicans dominated in this New York suburb(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republicans had a big night in a large, suburban county bordering New York City — while the party suffered crushing defeats in other parts of… Read More
Politics
Elise Stefanik launches campaign to unseat ‘worst governor,’ Kathy Hochul, in 2026(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to embrace democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor could come back to haunt her bid for a… Read More
Politics
AOC celebrates socialist mayor, takes shot at ‘old guard’ DemsMoments after Zohran Mamdani won Tuesday’s election to become the next mayor of New York City, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired a shot across the bow at her party’s establishment. Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Mamdani economic fallout ahead as socialist agenda takes hold in New York CityNew York City is headed into uncharted territory as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to implement the sweeping promises he made to redistribute property in the city. Mamdani promised everything from… Read More
Politics
Scott Jennings warns Democrats Zohran Mamdani, Jay Jones winning will be ‘terrible’ for party in long run(Daily Caller News Foundation) – CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings predicted Tuesday that the victories of Democratic Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of New York City and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones… Read More
Public Education
New York university hosts drag queen at youth eventBinghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. The… Read More
Courts
Alvin Bragg still refuses to prosecute assailant who punched pro-life woman in face on videoDespite her attorney’s best efforts, Savannah Craven Antao’s assaulter will still not face prosecution from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. Craven Antao was conducting “man-on-the-street” interviews in April when she… Read More
Politics
Trump, crime loom large in New York mayor debate. Here are 4 key moments.(The Daily Signal) – Three candidates debated for the first time Thursday night in New York’s mayoral race. The election has garnered a significant amount of attention this year… Read More
Government
Half of those arrested in elaborate charity bin theft ring lack legal status(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Nearly half of the individuals allegedly involved in an elaborate crime ring that nabbed thousands of pounds in donated clothing from charity bins are illegal… Read More
Politics
Zohran Mamdani won’t call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in Gaza(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday declined to say Hamas should disarm and relinquish power following President Donald Trump’s peace deal… Read More
Politics
‘Equity through mediocrity’: NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani wants to cut gifted and talented programs for public-school studentsDemocrat New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to remove gifted and talented programs for public-school students has drawn ire from analysts who accuse him of increasing “equity through… Read More
Politics
‘This is outrageous!’: Mike Johnson goes after Chuck Schumer over ‘playing games’ with shutdown(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday expressed outrage at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for playing politics with the ongoing government shutdown. Schumer on Wednesday… Read More
Courts
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A federal grand jury indicted Letitia James on Thursday on allegations of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The two-count… Read More
Public Education
New York middle schooler charged in alleged sextortion schemeA New York middle school student has been charged with multiple felonies for an elaborate sextortion plot, authorities say. The Stony Point Police Department announced… Read More
Government
Secret Service discovers illegal telecommunications network near U.N. General AssemblyThe U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a vast network of electronic devices allowing anonymous communications near the United Nations with the ability to disable all telecommunication systems in the New… Read More
Government
NY proposes guidelines for SAFE Act to protect kids online with age verification and parental approvalThe New York Attorney General’s Office released proposed guidelines Monday for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act to protect kids from addictive algorithms. “The proposed rule… Read More
Public Education
NYC’s public schools ‘least efficient’ yet most expensive nationwide, commentary warnsImmigration alone can’t solve New York City’s public-school enrollment shortfall, a recent commentary concludes. “Since 2020, New York City public schools have lost nearly 70,000 students in grades K–12… Read More
Christian Schools
New York bill would create separate high school sports playoffs for private schools and chartersA New York state lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require private high schools and charters to compete in a separate playoff system from traditional public schools. Assemblyman Matt Slater,… Read More