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Alternet.org
1 month ago
NYC politics

Trump's longtime 'spell' on New York 'has finally worn off':former mayor

Trump's history of avoiding consequences for his actions dates back decades, starting with a 1973 federal investigation.
De Blasio believes that Trump's philosophy of bending rules and escaping consequences by legal maneuvering may finally be catching up with him. [ more ]
silive
2 months ago
NYC politics

De Blasio recalls 2014 Groundhog Day incident with 'agitated live animal'

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio reflects on the infamous groundhog incident that occurred 10 years ago.
De Blasio acknowledges that events featuring agitated live animals typically do not end well. [ more ]
Dailycaller
2 months ago
NYC politics

FLASHBACK: It's Been Exactly A Decade Since De Blasio Dropped, Killed Groundhog

Ten years ago, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped a groundhog at the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Staten Island, leading to its death.
De Blasio blamed his poor motor skills for the groundhog slipping out of his hands and questioned why an elected official should be holding a live animal. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Bill de Blasio speaks out about dropping Staten Island groundhog on 10th anniversary of the scandal

Bill de Blasio addresses the incident where he dropped Staten Island's groundhog on its head.
The groundhog that de Blasio dropped was actually a female stand-in named Charlotte. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Man Finds Out His Wife is Hooking Up With Bill DeBlasio When NY Post Calls Him For Comment

Owen Stark was caught off-guard when he found out his wife, Kristy Stark, was dating former Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is listed as an expert and advisor for her education company.
Kristy Stark claims that she and Owen are separated and getting a divorce, but Owen says he hasn't seen any legal communication regarding this. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Bill de Blasio spotted holding hands with another new gal pal in in NYC

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio was spotted on a date in NoHo with CEO Kristy Stark, his latest girlfriend since his split with Chirlane McCray in July.
This is not the first time de Blasio has been seen on dates since his separation from McCray. [ more ]
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New York City
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

It's Groundhog Day - and the 10-year anniversary of Bill de Blasio dropping 'Staten Island Chuck'

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped and killed Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog, during a Groundhog Day celebration in 2014.
The Staten Island Zoo initially tried to cover up Chuck's death, only revealing that he died of natural causes. It was later revealed that the groundhog was actually a female stand-in named Charlotte. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Bill de Blasio looking 'lonely, cold and homeless' at NYC coffee shop

Bill de Blasio looked like a forlorn, aging city hipster as he spent the morning after New Year's all alone, dressed in sweats and a wool cap, gazing wistfully out the window of a NoHo coffee shop.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Carolyn Maloney Uses Personal Fortune in Primary Against Jerrold Nadler

The New York congresswoman lent her campaign $900,000, according to new filings released late Friday.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Will Eric Adams Release His Taxes? A Soft 'No' Is Now a Qualified 'Yes.'

Mayor Adams initially refused to commit to releasing his tax returns, breaking with tradition and resurrecting questions over his transparency.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Ex-New York Lt. Gov. Previews Bribery Defense: 'No Personal Benefits'

The case against Brian Benjamin, who resigned as New York's second-in-command last week, may hinge on whether political contributions in this case constituted a bribe.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

New York City Panel to Vote on Rent Increases for 2 Million People

A New York City panel is expected to vote on Tuesday in favor of rent increases for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.It is likely to be the second year in a row that the nine-member panel, the Rent Guidelines Board, endorses significant hikes, presenting another challenge for people struggling to afford living in the city.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

With Child Care Centers in Crisis, New York Pledges to Speed Payments

Following complaints from New York City child care providers that delays in city payments nearly forced some to close down, school officials will announce a plan Thursday to expedite payments.The city and nation were already facing an acute child care crisis, after the pandemic decimated the child care business and as a competitive labor market drew away workers.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

With Child Care Centers in Crisis, New York Pledges to Speed Payments

Following complaints from New York City child care providers that delays in city payments nearly forced some to close down, school officials will announce a plan Thursday to expedite payments.The city and nation were already facing an acute child care crisis, after the pandemic decimated the child care business and as a competitive labor market drew away workers.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

In Spring, New Yorkers' Thoughts Turn to Pickleball

Good morning.It's Thursday.We'll find out what's going on at Wollman Rink now that the skating season is over.Image A rendering of the pickleball courts at Wollman Rink.Credit...via CityPickle You know it's spring when the talk at Wollman Rink in Central Park is not about skating.It's about pickleball.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Why the Shelter System Is Struggling to Cope

Good morning.It's Tuesday.Today we'll look at how the shelter system in New York is struggling to find places for migrants who have poured in, some of them on buses from Texas.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Alternate-Side Parking Is Back in Full Force: 'It's a Pain in the Neck'

After a hiatus of twice-a-week street cleanings during the pandemic, New York City started enforcing full alternate-side parking rules again.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

N.Y.C. Schools Are Forced to Cut Hundreds of Teachers as Funding Drops

More than three-quarters of district schools have lost enrollment."I've wiped their tears and assured them the future is hopeful even as I've told them I'm leaving," one teacher said.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
NYC politics

De Blasio urges Mayor Adams to keep his COVID policies on standby: 'You may need them real soon'

Bill de Blasio doesn't want Mayor Adams to turn the page on his signature pandemic policies just yet.
silive
1 year ago
NYC politics

De Blasio's pension at stake after misusing NYPD detail, report states

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Critics of former Mayor Bill de Blasio say his $113,131-a-year pension should be garnished if he continues refusing to pay back taxpayers the money he owes for misusing his security detail while in office, the New York Post reported.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Ron DeSantis Is Allegedly the Latest Politician With Unhinged Eating Habits

Some truly damning material has turned up on Florida governor and potential presidential candidate Ron DeSantis: Once, allegedly, he scarfed down a chocolate pudding with his hand.According to two sources in the Daily Beast, DeSantis ate his dessert by scooping it with three fingers during a 2019 private plane flight.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

This DC Politician Claims to Have Eaten at Every Pizza Place in Town

A fun fact about DC councilmember Elissa Silverman: she claims she's eaten pizza at every pizza place in DC.That was one of the revelations about the incumbent at-large candidate in Axios's recent voter guide.It was a bold-and ambitious-claim.Obviously, we needed to know more.Turns out Silverman has been on a quest for the perfect pie for decades-or at least since 2000 when she penned an essay in Washington City Paper about her search for a half-decent slice.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams pokes fun at Bill de Blasio's Spanish

Even though he's out of office, Bill de Blasio can't escape being ridiculed for his español.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

3 Dead in Wind-Driven Fire in Queens, Officials Say

The victims were found in the basement of a house in the Richmond Hill section that was previously cited for an illegal cellar dwelling, records show.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Adams, Hailed on the National Stage, Finds Frustration Closer to Home

Mayor Eric Adams faced a bumpy first round in pushing his agenda in Albany, particularly when it came to his education goals.
Mayor Eric Adams was supposed to have an easier time in Albany.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Rent Increases May Be Coming for More Than 2 Million New Yorkers

The city board that sets rents on most regulated apartments may be considering some of the highest increases in years.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Mayor Proposes 1,400 Shelter Beds to Move Homeless People Off Streets

Eric Adams proposed a $171 million investment in homeless services that would fund outreach efforts and add temporary specialized shelters and drop-in centers.
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