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Top NY union executives served as mouthpieces for Maduro’s regime in Venezuela
Executives of some of New York's top unions have long served as mouthpieces for Venezuela's left wing socialist government -- formerly headed by Nicolas Maduro, a report reveals.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:19:10 -0500
Executives of some of New York's top unions have long served as mouthpieces for Venezuela's left wing socialist government -- formerly headed by Nicolas Maduro, a report reveals.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:19:10 -0500
California voter ID law hits 1 million signatures, organizer says — as Elon Musk, tech elites lend support
A statewide ballot initiative that would require voters to show photo ID at the polls has hit more than 1 million signatures, organizers say — enough to potentially get it onto the ballot.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:07:06 -0500
A statewide ballot initiative that would require voters to show photo ID at the polls has hit more than 1 million signatures, organizers say — enough to potentially get it onto the ballot.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:07:06 -0500
NYC mogul John Catsimatidis left with ‘tears in my eyes’ amid escalating bitter breakup with ‘brother’ Rudy Giuliani
"I'm very, very disappointed in my friend right now," Catsimatidis said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:02:28 -0500
"I'm very, very disappointed in my friend right now," Catsimatidis said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:02:28 -0500
Zohran Mamdani, first lady Rama Duwaji officially move into Gracie Mansion — and want to add bidets to NYC mayoral residence
"While there is no security deposit being put down today, Rama and I intend to strive each day to be the best possible custodians of this beautiful home, because we know that we are only its temporary occupants," he said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:38:22 -0500
"While there is no security deposit being put down today, Rama and I intend to strive each day to be the best possible custodians of this beautiful home, because we know that we are only its temporary occupants," he said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:38:22 -0500
Hegseth tells defense contractors to ‘step up,’ warns Trump’s $1.5 trillion war budget is ‘a message to the world’
The war secretary’s remarks – part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour – come the week after Trump paired his request for a record $1.5 trillion in military spending with stinging criticism of defense contractors over CEO pay, stock dividends and purportedly being slow to fill orders.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:31:24 -0500
The war secretary’s remarks – part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour – come the week after Trump paired his request for a record $1.5 trillion in military spending with stinging criticism of defense contractors over CEO pay, stock dividends and purportedly being slow to fill orders.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:31:24 -0500
Iranian-Americans call regime’s deadly crackdown on protests ‘heartbreaking’ as they await possible US intervention
“We want Iran to be liberated, to become a free society,” he said. “A lot of people here left their land, their businesses, their livelihood. With the regime there it’s impossible.”
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:28:45 -0500
“We want Iran to be liberated, to become a free society,” he said. “A lot of people here left their land, their businesses, their livelihood. With the regime there it’s impossible.”
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:28:45 -0500
Trump slams Manhattan congestion pricing as a ‘disaster’ — says New York is being ‘destroyed’
The president has long made his dislike of the program known but, on Monday, he reiterated his displeasure with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s program — which charges drivers up to $27 in fees just to enter Manhattan — calling it a “foolish policy” that is “destroying” New York.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:34 -0500
The president has long made his dislike of the program known but, on Monday, he reiterated his displeasure with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s program — which charges drivers up to $27 in fees just to enter Manhattan — calling it a “foolish policy” that is “destroying” New York.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:34 -0500
Teen charged in fatal NYC stabbing of 17-year-old boy had just been cut loose without bail in gang assault case: DA
Derek Trejo, 18 -- now facing a murder charge in the Friday slaying of Josue Argudo -- was allegedly part of a crew of seven that knifed a 34-year-old man in his back, pummeled him and hurled a traffic cone at him back on July 22, cops and prosecutors said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:50:22 -0500
Derek Trejo, 18 -- now facing a murder charge in the Friday slaying of Josue Argudo -- was allegedly part of a crew of seven that knifed a 34-year-old man in his back, pummeled him and hurled a traffic cone at him back on July 22, cops and prosecutors said.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:50:22 -0500
NYC activists urge Trump DOJ to probe rash of antisemitic incidents in Queens neighborhood
Queens activists are urging the Trump Justice Department to investigate a rash of antisemitic incidents in the Jackson Heights vicinity the past two years -- including the desecration of a menorah during Hanukkah last month.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:42:27 -0500
Queens activists are urging the Trump Justice Department to investigate a rash of antisemitic incidents in the Jackson Heights vicinity the past two years -- including the desecration of a menorah during Hanukkah last month.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:42:27 -0500
Creepy Long Island driving instructor shared porn videos with teen boys: police
Mitchell Lerner had an excellent record as a driving instructor on Long Island -- until cops said he cross the line with a group of teens.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:26:09 -0500
Mitchell Lerner had an excellent record as a driving instructor on Long Island -- until cops said he cross the line with a group of teens.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:26:09 -0500