Protesters rally in NYC, across the U.S. to fight Trump tyranny

Protesters rally in NYC, across the U.S. to fight Trump tyranny

NEW YORK (AP) — Opponents of President Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals. The disparate events ranged from a march through Midtown Manhattan and a rally in front of the White House to a … Read more

Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain MSG lawyer despite Oakley efforts

Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain MSG lawyer despite Oakley efforts

Mayor Adams’ first deputy mayor Randy Mastro can continue representing Madison Square Garden against a lawsuit brought by NBA legend Charles Oakley, a judge ruled Monday. The judge’s decision comes after Oakley tried to get the judge to disqualify the Adams administration official from defending the arena, arguing earlier this month Mastro’s continued representation of … Read more

Mayor Adams’ ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ ballot tagline points to election strategy

Mayor Adams’ ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ ballot tagline points to election strategy

Mayor Adams, who announced that he would run for reelection as an independent, said Wednesday that his line on November’s mayoral general election will be “Safe Streets, Affordable City” — signaling his plans to make a viable case to New Yorkers for a second term. Adams, who is facing political fallout over his corruption indictment … Read more

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block order to return man from prison

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block order to return man from prison

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The temporary order comes hours after a Justice Department emergency appeal to the Supreme Court arguing U.S. District … Read more

AOC leads Chuck Schumer by 18% in 2028 Senate matchup poll

AOC leads Chuck Schumer by 18% in 2028 Senate matchup poll

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads Sen. Chuck Schumer by 18% in a poll of a potential New York Democratic 2028 primary matchup. The progressive lawmaker has the backing of 55% of likely voters compared to just 36% for Schumer in the head-to-head survey by the liberal Data for Progress opinion research firm that was released on … Read more

Judge Ho’s decision on Eric Adams dismissal slams Trump DOJ

Judge Ho’s decision on Eric Adams dismissal slams Trump DOJ

Manhattan Federal Judge Dale Ho’s decision to dismiss “with prejudice” the sweeping public corruption charges against Mayor Adams was a stinging indictment of the Justice Department’s position that it could drop the case to procure the mayor’s cooperation on immigration matters. “DOJ’s immigration enforcement rationale is both unprecedented and breathtaking in its sweep. DOJ cites … Read more

Comedian Amber Ruffin nixed from White House press dinner

Comedian Amber Ruffin nixed from White House press dinner

The White House correspondents’ dinner axed its traditional comedy act this year, canceling comedian Amber Ruffin as host a day after a Trump administration official called her “hate-filled” because of her jokes about the president. The annual dinner, which the White House Correspondents’ Association has hosted since 1921, is known for bringing together presidents, journalists … Read more

Trump backs off on deadline to end NYC congestion pricing

Trump backs off on deadline to end NYC congestion pricing

With one day left to go on the Trump administration’s March 21 deadline for New York to end its congestion pricing toll, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy posted a “30-day extension” notice to social media Thursday afternoon. While Duffy restated the administration’s demand for Gov. Hochul to end the tolling program, which charges most motorists … Read more