MIDTOWN TRIBUNE

On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced sanctions targeting entities and individuals, primarily in China and Hong Kong, for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile program. These measures address Iran’s reliance on Chinese entities to procure carbon fiber, precursors, and manufacturing equipment critical to its missile development, facilitated through Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)… Read more: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on China- and Iran-Based Entities Supporting Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program

On May 14, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced significant progress in combating illegal cannabis sales through “Operation Padlock to Protect,” launched in May 2024. The initiative has resulted in the closure of nearly 1,400 unlicensed smoke shops and the seizure of over $95 million in illicit products, enhancing public safety across the… Read more: Mayor Adams Highlights Success of “Operation Padlock to Protect” and Announces Plans to Reopen Storefronts as Legal Businesses

In a fiery May 14, 2025, sit-down on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams tore into Albany’s “Raise the Age” law, blaming it for fueling the tragic Bronx shooting of a 16-year-old girl by a 14-year-old punk with a gun. Adams slammed the revolving-door justice system that lets young thugs off… Read more: Mayor Eric Adams Blasts Soft-on-Crime Laws, Pushes Youth Programs in Wake of Bronx Teen Shooting

The Committees on Housing and Buildings and Public Housing held their respective FY26 Executive Budget hearings today, receiving testimony from NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and members of the public about the housing needs of New Yorkers. Summary:On May 14, 2025, the New York City Council’s Committees on… Read more: NYC Council Scrutinizes FY2026 Housing Budget Amid Urgent Calls for Affordable Housing and NYCHA Investment

In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure… Read more: Mayor Eric Adams Launches NYC’s First Office to Combat Antisemitism Amid Rising Hate Crimes

On May 12, 2025, the United States and China issued a joint statement following their economic and trade meeting in Geneva, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable and mutually beneficial bilateral trade relationship. Both nations agreed to reduce tensions by suspending 24 percentage points of additional tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, retaining… Read more: U.S. and China Commit to Tariff Reductions and Ongoing Trade Talks in Geneva Meeting

On May 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on 107.5 WBLS, hosted by Gary Byrd, to discuss the new “After-School for All” program, a significant initiative aimed at supporting New York City’s children and working families. Joined by Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Adams highlighted the program’s $195… Read more: Mayor Adams Discusses “After-School for All” Program on “Hear From the Mayor” Radio Show

The dazzling, dizzying chaos of Times Square has a new, statuesque resident, and she’s not here to sell you discount Broadway tickets (probably). Towering at a cool 12 feet of bronze, this artwork, “Grounded in the Stars” by the rather talented Thomas J. Price, has landed like a sophisticated tourist amidst the Elmos and costumed… Read more: A New Star Rises Above the Crossroads… And Some Say She Looks Familiar!

House Republicans PASSED Rep. Darrell Issa’s No Rogue Rulings Act to STOP activist judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. They are blocking President Trump and the American people’s agenda. The No Rogue Rulings Act, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), aims to limit the power of district judges to impose nationwide injunctions. This legislation is designed… Read more: House Republicans Passed No Rogue Rulings Act to STOP activist judges from issuing nationwide injunctions

In a move that surely sent shivers of excitement (and perhaps a touch of anxiety) down the spines of New York City’s real estate elite, Mayor Eric Adams graced The Real Deal forum with his presence. Declaring himself the most “pro-housing” mayor in the city’s history – a bold claim considering the historical aversion of… Read more: Mayor Adams, King of ‘Build, Baby, Build,’ Addresses Real Estate Moguls, Promises No More Mean Tweets About Developers”

In a press conference that could only be described as a masterclass in deflection, Mayor Adams, flanked by a bewildered-looking Police Commissioner, addressed the recent attack on NYPD officers in Times Square. While acknowledging the seriousness of the crime, the Mayor spent most of his time railing against gang databases, bail reform, and anyone who… Read more: NYPD Cops Attacked in Times Square: Mayor Adams Blames Literally Everyone But the Scooters

New York, NY (May 3, 2025) – Mayor Eric Adams has issued Emergency Executive Order 792, extending a previous order aimed at addressing the persistent crisis within New York City’s jail system. This latest order, dated May 3, 2025, acknowledges the continued need for immediate action following the findings of the federal monitor overseeing the… Read more: Emergency Executive Order 792 Extended Amid Ongoing Concerns at NYC Jails