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Ruthless gang leader Ezequiel Romo killed in prison after dismantling his own L.A. crew
Ezequiel Romo’s gang had tormented Panorama City for decades. Named after Blythe Street — a short street lined with overcrowded apartments — the crew had been involved in robberies, theft, drug dealing, and shooting rivals since the 1980s, seemingly unfazed by the city of Los Angeles’ efforts to combat it.
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“It’s a crime!”: Voters slam Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Jim Owles Club over Ed Koch bridge purge as Julie Menin flees backlash
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remove the name of his predecessor Ed Koch from the 59th Street Bridge — a stance that some critics say is a bridge too far.
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Critics slam Mayor Mamdani for using emergency order to control public spaces instead of hiring more police
Soccer enthusiast Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an emergency order that will prevent events, including some concerts and food festivals, from taking place on city parkland during the FIFA World Cup.
• Business • Views: 835
NYC mayor’s $30-by-30 minimum wage plan sparks fears of job cuts and automation in hospitality sector
Business owners cautioned about severe repercussions if New York City officials approve a $30 minimum wage increase, according to comments in the Wall Street Journal.
• Business • Views: 691
NYC’s socialist council pushes COPA takeover: Owners forced to offer buildings to nonprofits — or pay $30,000
The City Council’s far-left majority is pushing the Big Apple into a “communist dystopia” with Stalinesque legislation designed to control how private property is sold — and penalizing owners $30,000 if they resist.
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Exclusive | ‘Hypocritical’ NYC pol Erik Bottcher pushing ban on horse carriages once honored ‘king of furs’
Erik Bottcher, a New York City councilman who has been championing legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages in the Big Apple, is being called out as a hypocrite for previously honoring fashion designer Dennis Basso -- known as the "king of fur" and "furrier to the stars."
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Progressive Chicago pol Stephanie Coleman accused of ‘prancing’ around Nashville as home district flooded in storms: ‘Tiffany Henyard vibes’
Alderwoman Stephanie D. Coleman (D) showed off in a glamorous yellow dress, gold jewelry, a bulky watch and an expensive Chanel vanity bag during her trip to the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
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NYC pol rips Jewish activist over photo op with anti-Israel mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani: ‘Don’t even bother calling’ for funding
NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov issued a stern declaration to nonprofits who support socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani or anyone else she believes is “sympathetic” to Hamas terrorists – no political pork for you.
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Virginia Beach passes resolution to ban ‘vulgar’ clothing from boardwalk shop displays
The Virginia Beach City Council signed off on a resolution on Tuesday to clean up the commercial areas close to the beach by eliminating the suggestive, pun-laden shirts and hot pants from sight.
• Opinion • Views: 1360
Disregard the outspoken activists—maintain horse carriages in Central Park
The City Council shouldn't be influenced by the arrogant elites attempting to pressure the removal of horse carriages from Central Park
• Opinion • Views: 682
NYC Council needs to set aside partisan politics and continue to oppose Mayor Adams' approval of a casino rezoning in the Bronx
It appears that the City Council will not attempt to overturn Mayor Eric Adams' veto of its decision to block a Bronx rezoning that would permit a proposed Bally’s Casino in Ferry Point Park — a quite revealing indication of the real priorities held by the council's progressive majority
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To keep NYC as a leader in world medicine, the City Council must OK Lenox Hill Hospital’s expansion
Plans to modernize Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital are crucial to preserving the city's global leadership in medicine; the City Council should OK the proposal ASAP.
• Crime • Views: 1164
Virginia city Councilman Lee Vogler is confronting a "lengthy, painful, and unpredictable recovery" after being deliberately set on fire in a brutal assault
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, 38, is now in stable yet critical condition at the UNC Burn Clinic located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as stated by a GoFundMe campaign started by his boss, a Republican official
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Under this liberal City Council traffic proposal, NYC would forfeit 300,000 parking spaces and $3 billion
Drivers in New York City could see the loss of about 300,000 parking spots, while taxpayers might face a $3 billion financial burden due to a bill being quickly advanced by far-left members of the City Council
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New York City Councilwoman Tiffany Caban, who is critical of Israel, along with numerous protesters, gathered at the New York City offices of Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to advocate for Gaza's survival
Dozens of vocal pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered at the New York City offices of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
• Crime • Views: 725
Wife of torched Va. Councilman Lee Vogler calls him a ‘fighter’ after psychotic fiend set him on fire in targeted attack
Blair Vogler, the wife of Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, released a statement that her "fighter" husband was healing in the hospital from severe burns after he was lit on fire by suspected arsonist Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes in a targeted attack.
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Councilman Lee Vogler severely burned over half his body after sadistic attack by maniac who wanted him dead: cops
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, who was torched in a targeted attack Wednesday, suffered severe burns across more than half his body, as alleged assailant Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes told police it "was his intention to kill" the Virginia lawmaker.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks choose the nephew of the leading Republican on the NYC Council in the MLB Draft
Joe Ariola, originally from New York and the nephew of Joann Ariola, the NYC Council Minority Leader, is a leading pitching prospect recently chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in last week's MLB Draft
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The NY court has ruled that Mayor Adams must put into action the City Council's disputed and expensive housing voucher plan
The Adams administration and the council have been embroiled in a prolonged and heated conflict over changes that would adjust eligibility for services provided by the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement, referred to as CityFHEPS
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Lunacy: To challenge ICE, City Council plans to give street vendors free rein
The City Council is so focused on shielding all undocumented immigrants from ICE actions that it recently decided to decriminalize illegal street vending to prevent any undocumented individuals from being arrested for it, thereby reducing their chances of deportation
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Eric Adams' mask prohibition faces a hurdle as Jewish organizations deem it 'too broad' following a flawed introduction of the new proposed NYC legislation
Adams and City Hall officials attempted to organize two events to announce the anti-masking initiative, but ultimately called them off due to unsuccessful discussions with advocates and City Council members, according to sources
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NY’s legal guardrails will be no match for Zohran Mamdani’s socialist harms
The safety measures limiting what an irresponsible New York City mayor can do are more myth than reality in a one-party, increasingly leftist state.
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Former Toledo official Mike Ferner's bloody protest at the US mission doesn't ruffle New Yorkers
"It was a challenging task with blood scattered everywhere, but as is typical in New York, people simply walked past, remarking, 'Oh, that's interesting.' No one inquired about it," said Mike Ferner, who spent Monday morning using a screwdriver to chip away at a gallon of frozen cow’s blood on a sidewalk in the East Village
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Two former NYC council members, who left office in disgrace, are attempting to make comebacks in upcoming Democratic Party primaries
Anthony Weiner isn't the only controversial figure trying to stage a return to a City Council position. Former Council members Andy King and Ruben Wills are also hoping for a second chance from voters
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Early voting begins today for mayor and other NYC primary races: Here’s what to know
New York City’s mayor and other elected posts will be on the line when early voting kicks off in the Big Apple Saturday ahead of the June 24 primary election.
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