Crime emerged as the major issue when New York’s Republican gubernatorial candidates squared off at their first televised debate Monday — with everyone vowing to fire Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over his progressive prosecution policies. “It’s chaos in New York City,” said Rob Astorino, a former county executive in suburban Westchester. “You try to … Read more
The city’s iconic Puerto Rican Day Parade returned to its full boisterous self Sunday after a two-year COVID hiatus, drawing a crowd of thousands including Mayor Eric Adams and other local pols. A beaming Adams, flanked by city Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, walked up the East Side of Manhattan waving a Puerto Rican … Read more
The heartbroken mom of a 13-year-old A-student who drowned along with a pal in Jamaica Bay demanded to know Sunday why his school waited hours to tell her he had cut class — well after he died. Samantha Singh — whose son Daniel Persaud drowned with friend Ryan Wong shortly before midday Friday while swimming … Read more
The heartbroken mom of a 13-year-old A-student who drowned along with a pal in Jamaica Bay demanded to know Sunday why his school waited hours to tell her he had cut class — well after he died. Samantha Singh — whose son Daniel Persaud drowned with friend Ryan Wong shortly before midday Friday while swimming … Read more
Protestors, including LGBTQ advocates and several Democratic New York politicians, railed against Chelsea Piers over its “dangerous” decision to host a conference Sunday that features Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Video posted on Twitter shows dozens of demonstrators, including veteran LGBTQ rights activist Allen Roskoff, in front of Pier 60 chanting “Shame!” and “Boycott Chelsea Piers” … Read more
Ex-gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino says he plans to spend whatever it takes to capture a Western New York Congressional seat this year, even as scandals continue to swirl around his nascent campaign. “I’ve already put $300,000 into the [campaign] account,” Paladino told The Post. “I am very confident.” The upstate real estate developer is worth … Read more
Mask-wearing will soon be optional for New York City toddlers in schools and day care facilities, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday — about two weeks before the last scheduled day of classes. The controversial face-covering mandate for youngsters ages 2 to 4 in public schools and other city-run settings will be lifted beginning Monday, June … Read more
Tuesday’s election recall for San Francisco’s progressive district attorney could signal an earthquake that leads to the ouster of embattled, soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, legal experts said. “If [Chesa] Boudin is removed it should send shockwaves throughout every progressive prosecutor’s office,” Manhattan prosecutor-turned-defense lawyer Mark Bederow said Monday. “Every progressive prosecutor, Bragg included, will … Read more
The Empire State officially has new laws on the books aimed at curbing access to weapons that have been used in recent mass killings in Buffalo and Texas. “I speak to you today as the governor of a state in mourning and the citizen of a nation in crisis … It just keeps happening. Shots … Read more
The Empire State officially has new laws on the books aimed at curbing access to weapons that have been used in recent mass killings in Buffalo and Texas. “I speak to you today as the governor of a state in mourning and the citizen of a nation in crisis … It just keeps happening. Shots … Read more