Summary: Gov. Kathy Hochul fired up the crowd at the National Action Network’s Keeper of the Dream Gala, calling on civil rights leaders to keep pushing for justice. Speaking alongside Rev. Al Sharpton and other power players, Hochul honored trailblazers like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm before delivering a rallying cry: “Tomorrow we get to…
President Donald Trump is shutting down a massive China trade loophole that’s been fueling America’s fentanyl crisis. Starting May 2, 2025, low-value imports from China and Hong Kong—once duty-free under the “de minimis” rule—will now face tariffs of up to $50 per package. The crackdown targets shady Chinese shippers who sneak deadly synthetic opioids into…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined Jonesy in the Morning on 94.7 The Block to address key concerns facing the city. He discussed issues such as garbage collection, street sweeping, and the city’s composting initiative, emphasizing the need for comprehensive urban cleanliness efforts. Adams also responded to concerns about the strain on 911 operators,…
Mayor Eric Adams tore into the city’s retail theft crisis, calling it a major issue that destroys jobs, shutters stores, and hurts everyday New Yorkers. Speaking at the Mayor’s Retail Theft Task Force meeting, Adams blasted lawmakers for failing to crack down on repeat offenders and vowed to “eradicate” theft, not just reduce it. “We…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly following the dismissal of a case against him, calling the charges baseless and reaffirming his commitment to the city’s residents. Thanking his legal team and supporters, Adams emphasized his administration’s focus on crime reduction, job growth, and affordable housing. Acknowledging the challenges of the legal ordeal, he…
President Trump’s tariffs are back—and they work. Reports show his first-term trade policies fueled a manufacturing boom, slashed reliance on China, and pumped billions into U.S. industries. Steel production soared, jobs multiplied, and American-made goods got a boost. Meanwhile, critics who warned of economic doom were dead wrong. The White House says the new tariffs…
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