July 18, 2024 Hazel Sanchez: Since May, the city has shut down more than 600 shops selling illegal cannabis as part of Operation Padlock to Protect. Dan Mannarino: Yes, two of those shops were bodegas in the Bronx, where a community tip led to yesterday’s million-dollar bust and a total of nine arrests. This morning, Mayor Eric…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced senior communications hires for City Hall, assembling a team with deep experience in government, organizing and national campaigns — and a shared commitment to building a city that works for working people. Anna Bahr joins the Mamdani administration as Communications Director, overseeing the administration’s communications strategy, press office, digital and new media operations, and…
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met in Washington, D.C., on February 7, 2025, to reinforce the U.S.-Japan alliance. The leaders committed to strengthening military cooperation, boosting economic ties, and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. They addressed regional security challenges, including China’s actions in the East China Sea and North Korea’s…
At the West Indian Day Carnival Association Breakfast on September 1, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul struck a balance between festivity and resolve. While praising the state’s Caribbean community and its cultural contributions, she underscored concerns over federal policies she said fuel “fear and anxiety.” Hochul pledged to deepen trade ties with Caribbean nations,…
Mayor Eric Adams issued a comprehensive executive order on September 26, 2024, outlining the specific duties of deputy mayors and key city officials. The new order replaces a previous directive, detailing the responsibilities of Deputy Mayors for Health, Public Safety, Strategic Initiatives, Communications, and others. These leaders will oversee critical city services and ensure coordinated…
AG JAMES ALSO WARNS BORROWERS OF STUDENT LOAN SCAMMERS NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided tips to New York borrowers on how to manage their federal student loans when payments resume in October. Federal student loan interest accrual resumed this month and payments will be due in October 2023. Attorney…