Midtown Tribune
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
Jonathan Lemire: New York City police are still looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian Thompson was shot yesterday morning in Midtown, Manhattan just before he was set to speak at a conference at the bustling Hilton Hotel. Surveillance video, which you can see here, shows that Thompson was walking alone from…
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NYC Mayor Erik Adams Unveils “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,”
Mayor Adams Unveils “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,” Bold Proposal to Eliminate New York City Income Taxes for Working-Class Families December 4, 2024 First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer: Good morning, everyone, welcome, and thank you for joining us today. On this stage are so many partners across government, of course, our brothers and sisters…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability City Hall Blue Room Lower Manhattan December 3, 2024 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, or good afternoon. You know, [inaudible]. It’s great to be over at the museum. It’s the new museum dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why we had to change the time to later. They had…
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Mayor Adams Briefs New Yorkers on Thanksgiving Day Parade Safety With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Other Administration Officials
Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good evening, everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for Public Safety, and on behalf of Mayor Adams, I want to welcome you to the Macy’s Day Parade security briefing. We’re joined today by Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer for Macy’s, and in addition, the deputy mayor for Health and Human…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Participates in Ethnic Media Engagement With Rampa TV and Radio
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview with Rampa TV and Radio, underscored his administration’s progress in strengthening ties with the Polish-American community and enhancing public safety—a cornerstone of his leadership. Speaking at the first-ever Polish Heritage Breakfast hosted at Gracie Mansion, the mayor reflected on symbolic and substantive efforts to include ethnic…
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UKRAINE – THE UNKNOWN HISTORY OF UKRAINIZATION OF FORMER EASTERN AUSTRIA-HUNGARY AFTER STALIN’S “LIBERATION”.
LINGUISTIC TOTALITARIANISM OF 15 REPUBLICS OF THE FORMER USSR DID NOT END WITH THE COLLAPSE The Austro-Hungarian Empire did not have an official language, but it did have 14 officially recognized languages: Croatian, Czech, German, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Ruthenian, and Serbian. The language used in the empire varied by region and by purpose…
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Governor Hochul and District Attorney Katz Announce Landmark Criminal Charges in $2 Million Organized Retail Theft Bust Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
Mayor Eric Adams: Good afternoon or good morning. I’ve looked forward to these weekly off topics and, as always, public safety is a prerequisite to prosperity and we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving, that’s taking place. Thousands of New Yorkers will be here to enjoy what is a New York City’s trademark, the Thanksgiving Day Parade. And…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Significant Progress On Building Faster, Better, More Efficiently As Governor Hochul Signs Alternative Delivery Into Law
New York City Mayor Eric Adams highlighted significant progress in modernizing infrastructure development as Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law enabling alternative project delivery methods. This legislation allows for streamlined construction practices, reducing costs and timelines while enhancing project quality. The initiative aims to address housing and transit challenges more efficiently, supporting New York City’s…
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New York. Mayor Adams Calls in for Live Interview on 107.5 WBLS-FM “Caribbean Fever Radio”
Dahved Levy: Hello. Good night, sir. How are you doing? Mayor Eric Adams: Rocking you. Rocking you, brother. Rocking you. Levy: We got the mayor. New York Mayor Adams is checking in. How are you doing, sir? How are you feeling, sir? How’s everything going? How are you holding up? Mayor Adams: Very well. Very well. Listen, let me…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Remembering the Holodomor
Ninety-one years ago, Joseph Stalin and the Soviet regime engineered the Holodomor, a forced and deliberate famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. We remember the men, women, and children who perished during the Holodomor. We also honor the survivors of the Holodomor and their descendants who, despite Stalin’s efforts to repress Ukraine’s national identity, have…
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Statement from NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken…
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Mayor Adams Releases November 2024 Financial Plan Update With new Investments in Public Safety, Affordability, and Quality of Life Made Possible Through Administration’s Ongoing Strong Fiscal Management
Technical Plan Updates Revenue and Savings Since Budget Adoption, Makes Strategic Investments to Address Budget Cliffs Funded with Temporary Stimulus, Meet Underfunded Needs, and Support Priority Programs and Services New Investments Include Addition of 1,600 Police Officers, Funding for Cash Assistance Program, Support for New York City Public Schools, and Purchase of Thousands of New Sanitation…
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U.S. Department of State Sanctioning Additional Violent Israeli Individuals and Entities
The United States continues to take action against those who undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. The Department of State is imposing financial sanctions on the individuals and entity below, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14115, for their connection to violence or threats of violence targeting civilians, efforts to place civilians in reasonable…
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White House. Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20
From day one of his Administration, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Taking office amid a devastating pandemic that had upended the global economy, President Biden recognized that we needed to work with partners to tackle big cross-border challenges. President Biden’s leadership at the G20 has demonstrated the dividends that U.S. engagement…
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Mitch McConnell Decries ‘Partisan Attacks’ Against Federal Judiciary. Video
Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, recently condemned what he describes as “partisan attacks” against the federal judiciary during remarks on the Senate floor. He specifically criticized the Democrats for their handling of nationwide injunctions, which he claims are being exploited to undermine judicial independence. In his speech, McConnell highlighted the increasing frequency of nationwide…
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Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City. Video
While New York City is indeed located near rivers, its primary water supply comes from a system of reservoirs and aqueducts, not directly from the rivers. The drought warning declared by Mayor Eric Adams is based on the water levels in these reservoirs, not the river levels. Here are the key points to clarify the…
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judWhy is California STILL COUNTING Ballots? Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch, a conservative activist group, has criticized California’s voting and ballot counting processes for several reasons: It’s important to note that many of Judicial Watch’s claims about voter fraud and inaccurate voter rolls have been disputed by election officials and fact-checkers. California election officials maintain that their processes prioritize accuracy, accessibility, and maximum voter…
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White House. On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping
MR. SULLIVAN: (In progress) — which will go into some detail on various issues that they covered. And so, I’m going to be brief in my opening comments, because you all can read that scintillating Word document. You know, this was an opportunity for them to take stock of their relationship after four years of…
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Hakeem Jeffries Reacts To Lee Zeldin Being Tapped By Trump To Lead The EPA
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, has not yet issued a public statement specifically reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As of the latest available information, there are no direct quotes or official responses from Jeffries regarding this appointment. However, given the context, it’s likely…
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