Andrew Yang announced late Tuesday he was officially dropping out of the New York City mayoral race, citing early election results that show him in fourth place. “I am a numbers guy,” Yang, 46, told supporters. “And I am not going to be the next mayor of New York city based on upon the numbers that…
Andrew Yang Concedes in Race for NYC Mayor as Eric Adams Take Early Lead in Dem Nomination
Voters Set to Pick Who Will Lead New York City’s Economic Recovery, Fight Against Rising Crime and More
June 22, 2021
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Voters in New York City head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will become Democratic nominee to be the city’s next mayor, and who will therefore likely lead its economic comeback, fight against rising violent crime and more. Eight Democrats are vying for the nomination, but polls have shown the top four pulling away…
GOP Representative Proposes Bill Banning Black Lives Matter Flags at US Embassies
A New York congresswoman has introduced a bill that would ban Black Lives Matter flags and other “political flags” from being flown at U.S. embassies around the world. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) introduced the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 after Black Lives Matter flags were seen, according to photos, being flown outside embassies. “It is…
State Police Arrest Husband of Rochester Mayor in Relation to Criminal Investigation
May 20, 2021
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New York State Police executed a search warrant on Wednesday at a home in Rochester and arrested the husband of Lovely Warren, the mayor of the city.
Trump: New York AG’s ‘Criminal’ Investigation a ‘Political Witch Hunt’
Former President Donald Trump said that a criminal investigation that was confirmed by the New York Attorney General’s office into the Trump Organization is a “political witch hunt.” Trump said Attorney General Letitia James, whose office announced the criminal probe Tuesday, said that “there is nothing more corrupt than an investigation that is in desperate…
Republican NYC Mayoral Hopeful Challenges Democrats to Ride Subways for 24 Hours
May 19, 2021
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Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, was on Wednesday morning set to complete a 24-hours straight subway ride after challenging Democrats to join him on the journey in a bid to draw attention to his tough-on-crime policy posture. “It’s like Dante’s Inferno,” Sliwa told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement…
New York Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Book Deal Was Worth Over $5 Million
May 18, 2021
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s contract with publishers for his book about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic was worth over $5 million, according to tax documents released by his office to the media on Monday. Cuomo was initially lauded for his handling of a crippling coronavirus outbreak in New York, but praise turned to blame…
Cuomo Ends New York’s Indoor Mask Mandate for Vaccinated People
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday largely ended indoor masking requirements for people who have been vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. The state is authorizing businesses to continue to require masks, but in most settings, vaccinated people will not be required to don the coverings. However, unvaccinated persons still must wear masks…
Police Officers Leave NYPD as Anti-Police Sentiment Shatters Morale
May 15, 2021
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More than 5,300 New York police officers resigned or retired last year—a sharp increase of 75 percent over the previous year—as morale fell following widespread unrest and calls to defund the police in response to the police-involved death of George Floyd in May 2020. Resigning officers accounted for 15 percent of total officers leaving their…
Andrew Yang, NYC Mayoral Frontrunner, Says He Opposes Defunding the Police
The top contender to become New York City’s next mayor outlined his pro-police position on Thursday during the first Democrat primary debate. “The first thing I’d do as mayor is go to our police force and say that ‘Your city needs you. Your city needs you to do your jobs professionally, responsibly, and justly.’ But…
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