Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Thank you all for joining us today at New York City Emergency Management Headquarters. I’m Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. Earlier this morning, New York City and surrounding regions experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. While we are still assessing the impact of this incident,…
Oversight Committee exposes President Biden’s abuse of public office for his family’s financial gain WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” At the hearing, witnesses testified that evidence uncovered has passed the threshold to open an…
Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York’s commitment to reproductive rights, rejecting Louisiana’s request to extradite a New York-based doctor accused under its restrictive abortion laws. Hochul emphasized New York’s shield laws, which protect healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions, and issued a law enforcement directive prohibiting cooperation with certain warrants. The move solidifies New York’s…
Summary: On August 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams addressed reporters following a police-involved shooting and recent indictments of two longtime associates, Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Jesse Hamilton. Adams firmly denied speculation that he might step down, vowing not to “quit on New York City” despite mounting political pressure and corruption allegations. He defended his record on…
Rep. George Santos was notably absent from the Long Island Association Breakfast due to an ongoing investigation by the House Ethics Committee. This decision reflects the growing tensions surrounding Santos, particularly among his congressional colleagues, who gathered at the event with approximately 400 attendees without him[1][4]. The investigation into Santos has led to significant scrutiny…
In a recent appearance on NY1’s Mornings on 1, Governor Kathy Hochul reinforced her proposal to ban smartphone use in schools during class hours, citing concerns over student distractions, mental health, and declining social skills. Backed by Tech:NYC, a major technology advocacy group, Hochul emphasized the need to create a focused learning environment and reduce…