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BREAKING NEWS: Ban on ‘Ballot Selfies’ Upheld

BREAKING NEWS: Ban on ‘Ballot Selfies’ Upheld

Today, US District Court Justice P. Kevin Castel just issued an opinion denying the application for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed ‘ballot selfies’ in New York. Justice Castel ruled that “enjoining enforcement of [the election law prohibiting anyone from revealing […]

BREAKING NEWS:VP candidate Mike Pence’s plane skids off runway at LaGuardia

VP candidate Mike Pence’s plane skids off runway at LaGuardia airport.

BREAKING NEWS: Indians beat Cubs 6-0 to take Game 1 of World Series

BREAKING NEWS: Indians beat Cubs 6-0 to take Game 1 of World Series

​ Cleveland Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of World Series Dominant pitching by Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber and a 3-run home run in the 8th inning helped lead the Indians to a 6-0 win in the first […]

by · October 26, 2016 · Breaking News, Sports
The Chicago Cubs made history Saturday night, clinching the National League Championship to pave the way to their first World Series since 1945.

Chicago Cubs defeat L.A. Dodgers to reach World Series for first time since 1945

Cubs Defeat Dodgers, 5-0 To Reach World Series   The Chicago Cubs are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1945 after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in game 6 on Saturday night. The team won […]

by · October 23, 2016 · Breaking News, Sports
BREAKING NEWS: CIA Preparing Retaliatory Cyber Strike Against Russia

BREAKING NEWS: CIA Preparing Retaliatory Cyber Strike Against Russia

NBC News is reporting that the Obama administration is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action against Russia in retaliation for what U.S. intelligence officials say is Russian interference in the American presidential election.   Current and former officials with direct […]

by · October 15, 2016 · Breaking News, News
Chelsea Bombing Suspect Apprehended In NJ

Chelsea Bombing Suspect Apprehended In NJ

Chelsea Bombing Suspect Apprehended In Linden, NJ The Associated Press reports a law enforcement official saying that Ahmad Khan Rahami, an Afghan immigrant, wanted in connection with explosions in New York City and New Jersey has been taken into custody following a […]

by · September 19, 2016 · Breaking News, Terrorism
ALERT: NYPD, FBI Seek Chelsea Bombing Suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami

ALERT: NYPD, FBI Seek Chelsea Bombing Suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami

Man wanted for questioning by the FBI in connection with the Chelsea explosion that occurred on September 17.

BREAKING NEWS: Clinton Leads Trump in Latest Poll, 43% – 40%

BREAKING NEWS: Clinton Leads Trump in Latest Poll, 43% – 40%

The Morning Consult reports that Hillary Clinton is once again leading Donald Trump, 43% to 40%, in the presidential race after the recent Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Morning Consult reports that the former secretary of State leads the brash businessman, 43 […]

In Aftermath of 421-a Demise, Bronx Leads the Boroughs in First Half of 2016

In Aftermath of 421-a Demise, Bronx Leads the Boroughs in First Half of 2016

The number of residential permits issued by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) dropped by more than half in the 12 months after the demise of the 421-a program but remained roughly on par with the annual numbers […]

by · July 29, 2016 · Breaking News, Housing, News
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

LIVESTREAM: AG Schneiderman Reveals Results of Volkswagen Investigation

TODAY – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Massachusetts AG Maura Healey will make a joint announcement on their investigation into Volkswagen at 12:30 PM. A link to the live stream feed can be found here. The link will be working […]

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ FILLS PANEL FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY VACANCY

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ FILLS PANEL FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY VACANCY

BP Diaz appointed Geneal Chacon as the borough’s representative to the Panel for Educational Policy, which holds approval power over the actions of the City Department of Education.

BREAKING NEWS: City, EMS Workers Agree On Contract

BREAKING NEWS: City, EMS Workers Agree On Contract

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE WORKERS, BRINGS OVER 97 PERCENT OF  CITY WORKFORCE UNDER CONTRACT   NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with DC37 Locals 2507 […]

by · June 15, 2016 · Breaking News, Government, Labor
ISIS fighters in Iraq.

Appeasement and self-criticism will not stop terror

Vernuccio’s View    The ruthless assault on a gay nightclub in Orlando illustrates a reality that those who have advocated reducing America’s activist role in the world fail to comprehend.  The bitter hatred against the United States is not the […]

New York FBI agents  removing boxes of evidence from the Morris Park residence of Norman Seabrook, who was arrested this morning.  [via www.newyorkcityinformer.com]

UPDATED: NYC Corrections union head arrested in corruption probe | NY Post

Correction Officers’ union chief Norman Seabrook was busted by the feds Wednesday morning on corruption charges.

State Election Staffer Leaked De Blasio Memo

The IG report faulted the bipartisan state election board’s lack of a clear definition of “confidential and privileged” information.