MIDTOWN TRIBUNE

January 13, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. Hope everybody had a great weekend. I mean, it’s good to see some of you. You know, last week at our fourth State of the City, I want to really thank the team. Hats off. It was great to be in Harlem at the Apollo Theater. I remember… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability

President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The two leaders discussed the ongoing negotiations in Doha for a ceasefire and hostage release deal based on the May 27, 2024 arrangement described by the President last year and endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council. The President discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances… Read more: White House. Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

On the latest episode of “Hear from the Mayor” on WBLS, New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed his administration’s ongoing efforts to improve the financial security of New Yorkers, particularly families and young people. He highlighted a new initiative led by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, aiming to provide financial education in… Read more: Mayor Adams Unveils Initiative to Boost Financial Literacy and Security for New Yorkers

Following Donald Trump’s sentencing on January 10, 2025, for his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, the next steps in the legal process are: It’s important to note that despite Trump’s efforts, he cannot pardon himself for this conviction as it was a state prosecution, not a federal one1. ————— Following Donald… Read more: Trump’s Legal Odyssey: A Path to Vindication in Hush Money Case

As part of her 2025 State of the State agenda, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed creating the nation’s first-ever Crime Analysis Joint Special Operations Command (CA-JSOC) Headquarters to help fight crime and coordinate intelligence sharing among hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement entities. Governor Hochul will propose expanded support for intelligence and agency… Read more: NY State. Governor Hochul Proposes First-in-the-Nation Crime Analysis and Joint Special Operations Command Headquarters. Video

Today, President Biden spoke with His Holiness Pope Francis and named him as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or… Read more: White House. President Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to His Holiness Pope Francis

UK-US Relations Strained as Starmer Considers Cutting Ties Over Trump-Musk Alliance British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering severing ties with the United States if President-elect Donald Trump fails to distance himself from Elon Musk. This potential diplomatic crisis stems from Musk’s recent controversial statements and actions regarding UK politics[1][6]. Rising Tensions Musk, who… Read more: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering cutting ties with the US if Donald Trump does not distance himself from Elon Musk ?

The FDA has mandated new warning labels for two respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines due to an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The affected vaccines are Pfizer’s Abrysvo and GSK’s Arexvy. Key Highlights for Patients and Healthcare Providers Recommended Actions The FDA has mandated new warning labels for two respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines… Read more: FDA Mandates Critical Nerve Damage Warnings for RSV Vaccines: What Patients Need to Know

Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on PIX11’s “PIX11 Morning News” on January 10, 2025, to discuss various initiatives in his administration. He outlined his $650 million plan to address homelessness and mental health, emphasizing the importance of a multi-faceted approach and increased support from state and legislative partners. The mayor also touched on subway safety,… Read more: Mayor Eric Adams Unveils $650M Homelessness Plan, Subway Safety Measures, Housing Goals, and Legal Updates

Affording the American Dream: As her fourth proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed significant actions that build upon her ongoing commitment to addressing the housing shortage and increase affordability by creating more homeownership opportunities, and taking actions to protect housing affordability for everyday New Yorkers. Building on Governor… Read more: NY Governor Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Make Homeownership More Affordable and Accessible

January 09, 2025 , the Speaker of Lebanon’s Parliament convened a session of Parliament to elect Lebanon’s next President, and an overwhelming majority of Lebanon’s Parliament voted in favor of Joseph Aoun.  I congratulate him on his election as President of Lebanon. President Aoun’s election comes just six weeks after the United States secured an… Read more: White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Lebanon’s Presidential Election

, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning” to discuss several key initiatives and issues facing New York City. He outlined his focus on economic relief for New Yorkers, such as the proposed “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” bill, which aims to eliminate city income taxes for those… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams Calls in to 94.7 the Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning”