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Zohran Mamdani under fire over past ‘defund the NYPD’ remarks; shifts stance after visiting fallen NYC officer’s family; old posts resurface online

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for visiting the family of fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam due to his past support for defunding the police. Critics accuse Mamdani of shifting his stance for political gain, especially after his 2020 tweets resurfaced. Mamdani defends his actions, clarifying his current position on public safety and police […]

NYC shooting: Did gunman Shane Tamura take wrong elevator? Was Blackstone’s Wesley LePatner his target?

Manhattan shooting: Was Wesley LePatner really caught in crossfire or was she the target? The killing of Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner in a crazed shooting by Shane Tamura at Park Avenue office in Manhattan Monday evening leaves many questions about the shooting unanswered. LePatner was one of the five people killed in the shooting that […]

Zohran Mamdani ahead of Andrew Cuomo in key pre‑primary poll ahead of NYC mayoral race, Vivek Ramaswamy reacts

Zohran Mamdani is ahead of Cuomo in rank choice in NYC mayoral poll. In a stunning shift on the eve of New York City’s Democratic primary, Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has overtaken former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a pivotal ranked‑choice voting simulation, according to a fresh Emerson College–PIX11–The Hill poll released today. Republican leader Vivek […]

‘Market of sweethearts’: Frustration grows over sex trafficking crisis in NYC district; AOC missing in action

Frustration is boiling over in Queens, where residents, business owners, and civic leaders are accusing representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of ignoring worsening conditions along Roosevelt Avenue, a stretch now infamous for rampant prostitution, illegal vending, and growing gang activity.“I have not personally seen Ocasio-Cortez since she’s been elected. I have not seen her in the community,” […]

NYC Mayoral Polls 2025: Eric Adams seeks re-election as early voting begins— See full list of contenders

Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake The New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. As early voting began on Saturday, 12 candidates from across the political spectrum are bracing for the fight. Here’s a quick look at each of them:Eric Adams (Independent)Adams is the current mayor seeking re-election as an […]

NYC Primary Elections 2025: Strong early voting numbers— All you need to know

Early voting in the 2025 New York City primary elections is seeing strong participation across all five boroughs.According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, 66,361 voters had checked in by the end of day two (Sunday) of early voting. The numbers reflect total check-ins so far and highlight the importance of early […]

Who was Agustín Escobar? Siemens CEO killed with family in NYC helicopter crash

A sightseeing trip over New York turned tragic on Thursday after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people — including a high-profile executive of Siemens, one of Europe’s largest technology firms.Agustín Escobar died in the crash alongside his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children, aged 4, 5, and 11, ABC […]

Banish evil spirits: Indian-origin astrologer arrested in NYC for scamming senior citizen, bank raised alarm

Indian-origin astrologer arrested in NYC for scamming a senior citizen promising to banish evil spirits. Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, a 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer, was arrested when a bank raised an alarm that a senior citizen was probably getting scammed, as the 68-year-old woman went to the bank to withdraw $42,000. This was to meet the astrologer’s […]

Border agent shot in NYC park: Suspect had deportation order; Trump blames Biden policy

Donald Trump (ANI) Image: X@/BillMelugin_ An off-duty US Border Patrol agent was shot and injured late Sunday night in a New York City park beneath the George Washington Bridge. Authorities said one person is in custody and under investigation in connection with the shooting.The officer was reportedly shot in the face during a robbery by […]

‘Out of touch’: Mamdani’s old prison remarks resurface; law enforcement slams NYC hopeful

New York mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani previously questioned the “purpose” of jails and prisons, drawing sharp criticism from law enforcement officials on Friday, who condemned the remarks as “out of touch” and potentially dangerous.“I think that frankly, I mean, what purpose do they serve, right?” Mamdani said in August 2020 when a co-host of “The […]