Energy affordability demands an ‘all of the above’ strategy
On the banks of the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York, the Indian Point Energy Center once stood as one of the most important pieces of the state’s power grid. For decades, the facility consistently generated reliable electricity for millions of homes while supporting good-paying union jobs and providing critical...
Blakeman Trails Hochul by 9 Points in Latest Poll
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R-Atlantic Beach) has new wind in his sails after an internal poll shows him trailing Governor Kathy Hochul (D-Hamburg) by just nine points in this year’s gubernatorial contest. Hochul has held consistent and large leads in the official polling from the Siena College, recently...
The top 10 most stressed out states revealed — and New York is shockingly...
Americans hoping to unwind on their next trip may want to think twice about where they’re headed. A comparison of all 50 states using 40 indicators of stress — including work, money, family and health factors — found that densely populated states with major metro areas did not top the list, according to a new...
Calls grow to ‘tax the rich’ as NYC faces $5B budget gap
NEW YORK (PIX11) — With just days before New York’s state budget deadline, lawmakers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul for higher taxes on the wealthy to help close New York City’s budget gap. On Sunday, hundreds gathered in the Bronx for a “Tax the Rich” rally, calling on state leaders to increase taxes on millionaires...
Man pleads guilty to multi‑state bank fraud that ends in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Bronx man recently pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to a multi-state bank fraud and identity theft scheme that caused more than $91,000 in losses, ultimately ending in Western New York. Edwin Robles, 38, entered the plea Thursday, admitting to conspiracy to commit bank fraud...
NY socialist pols want free childcare for infants to 12-year-olds — with taxpayers footing...
Democratic Socialists of America pols are demanding full-day, “free pre-teen care for all” statewide – with taxpayers footing the $13 billion annual tab, The Post has learned. Brooklyn state Sen. Jabari Brisport told fellow comrades during an NYC DSA “Tax the Rich” powwow last week that the universal childcare system...
DOJ sues NY-Presbyterian over alleged antitrust violations
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York and Presbyterian Hospital for allegedly using its size and influence to force health insurance companies into restrictive contracts, driving up medical costs for the average New Yorker.
ICE arrests Latin Kings member after NYC sanctuary release despite assault charge on first...
An illegal immigrant gang member accused of assaulting a first responder was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after he was released by New York City authorities despite him posing a danger to public safety, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. Bryan David Tasiguano Leon,...
‘Rent Freeze’ Is The Elephant In The Room as Rent Guidelines Board Kicks Off,...
A report from the Rent Guidelines Board, which sets allowable rent increases for stabilized units in the city, showed that landlord net income was up—but not as much as last year. The “rent freeze” rhetoric that dominated the housing debate during last year’s mayoral race was absent from yesterday’s...
Don’t Let Good Intentions Make Hunger Worse in Our Communities
( ENSPIRE Perspective ) Op-Ed By Minister Naquawn Hallback, CEO of Easy Living Shelter Inc. Minster Naquawn Hallback is the CEO of Easy Living Shelter Inc., a non-profit organization based in the Bronx, NY, that empowers youth and provides support services. In the Bronx and across New York, the fight against hunger...
