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September 5, 2025
Politics

NYC Mayor Adams Eyes White House Meeting Amid Rumors of Trump Advisor Role.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to meet with White House officials to discuss his future, including potential roles within the Trump administration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mayor Eric Adams, White House officials, President Trump’s aides, and Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: A meeting is planned for next week in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I will always listen if called to serve our country.” – Mayor Eric Adams

🎯IMPACT: Discussions could lead to Adams stepping away from his re-election bid and accepting a role in the Trump administration, helping to consolidate support behind Andrew Cumo against Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral contest.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with White House officials next week to discuss potential roles within the Trump administration. The meeting comes amid speculation about the ex-Democrat’s political future and possible withdrawal from the upcoming mayoral race, as efforts to consolidate opposition against the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani begin in earnest.

A source close to Adams stated, “Eric Adams knows he can’t win [in November] and is exploring his options.” The source added that Adams, currently running as an independent, is interested in roles such as an ambassadorship, though no formal offer has been extended by President Donald J. Trump.

News of the meeting follows Adams’s recent reaffirmation of his commitment to re-election. “I am still running for reelection, and my full focus is on the safety and quality of life of every New Yorker,” Adams said, while also noting, “I will always listen if called to serve our country.”

Discussions reportedly include the possibility of Adams being nominated as ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, is said to be advocating for this move, viewing it as a way to consolidate political support behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo against Mamdani.

Adams is weighing his options, as joining the Trump administration could have long-term implications for the former Democrat’s political career. A source noted, “Going into the Trump administration closes some doors. He would be tied to the Trump administration for better or for worse.”

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September 2, 2025
News

Giuliani Discharged From Hospital, Trump Promises Medal of Freedom Award.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Rudy Giuliani was injured in a car crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire. He has since been released from hospital, and President Donald J. Trump has promised to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rudy Giuliani, his spokesman Ted Goodman, a 19-year-old female driver, and President Donald J. Trump.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The crash occurred Saturday on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire, near Exit 9N.

💬KEY QUOTE: “As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Giuliani suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured thoracic vertebra, but is recovering well. The crash remains under investigation.

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Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney to President Donald J. Trump, has been released from hospital following a car crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire on Saturday. President Donald J. Trump has since announced that Giuliani, dubbed “America’s Mayor” for his leadership in New York City following the 9/11 terror attacks, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding that details as to the time and place of the award ceremony would follow later.

Giuliani, 81, was a passenger in a rented Ford Bronco driven by his spokesman, Ted Goodman, when the vehicle was struck from behind by a Honda HR-V driven by a 19-year-old woman, according to New Hampshire State Police. The crash caused both vehicles to hit the highway median and sustain significant damage. Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center with injuries including a fractured thoracic vertebra, lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.

Before the crash, Giuliani and Goodman had stopped to assist a woman who flagged them down, reporting she had been involved in a domestic violence incident, according to state police. Police stated the reported domestic violence and the crash were unrelated.

Ted Goodman confirmed Giuliani’s release from the hospital and expressed gratitude for the care provided by first responders and medical staff. “He has since been discharged from the hospital and deeply appreciates the love, well wishes, and prayers he has received,” Goodman stated.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and no charges have been filed.

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August 28, 2025
News
Politics

Zohran Mamdani Trails Andrew Cuomo Head to Head in NYC.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A poll conducted by Tulchin Research suggests Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani would lose to former state governor Andrew Cuomo in a head-to-head contest for New York City Mayor—although he could win in a multi-candidate race.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, and Jim Walden.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Polling conducted from August 7 to 14, 2025, in New York City.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “That poll is right.” – Andrew Cuomo

🎯IMPACT: The poll raises questions about Mamdani’s ability to secure victory in a two-person race if voters who oppose him rally to Cuomo.

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A new poll from Tulchin Research, conducted between August 7 and 14 among 1,000 likely New York City voters, finds Democrat candidate and avowed socialist Zohran Mamdani trailing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) in a direct contest, 41 percent to Cuomo’s 52 percent. However, when the contest includes Republican Curtis Sliwa and independents Mayor Eric Adams and Jim Walden, Mamdani jumps to 42 percent, with Cuomo falling to 26 percent; Sliwa earns 17 percent, Adams nine percent, and Walden three percent.

Mamdani’s prior statements have generated significant controversy. Posts by the Ugandan immigrant and Muslim extremist critical of the NYPD resurfaced amid heightened attention following a police shooting, highlighting his strong anti-police views. He has also been publicly criticized for bragging about directing taxpayer dollars to illegal immigrants, and for suggesting the abolition of prisons and private property—both of which have intensified concerns about his platform’s radicalism.

The self-described Democratic socialist’s candidacy has drawn national attention, particularly from President Donald J. Trump, who is considering intervening in the race to block Mamdani’s potential victory in November. Trump has floated the possibility of backing either Adams or Cuomo.

Addressing the Tulchin poll, Cuomo offered a succinct response: “That poll is right.”

However, as New York City prepares for its November 4 mayoral election, no major contenders have stepped aside, setting the stage for Mamdani securing the mayoralty due to the fracturing of those opposed to him.

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August 28, 2025
Immigration

Trump Directs ICE to Intensify Operations in These Five Sanctuary Cities:

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced plans to intensify immigration enforcement in five major U.S. cities, including Chicago, with federal officials considering a naval base as an operations hub.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: White House Border Czar Tom Homan, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D).

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: August 28, 2025; cities include Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “All these sanctuary cities… refuse to work with ICE,” said Tom Homan.

🎯IMPACT: The move could expand ICE operations and potentially increase federal intervention in sanctuary cities.

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The Trump administration has announced an effort to ramp up immigration enforcement in five major U.S. cities, including Chicago. Federal officials are reportedly considering utilizing a Lake Michigan naval base as an operations hub for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, speaking to reporters on Thursday, stated that a “large contingent” of ICE agents would be deployed to sanctuary jurisdictions that continue to undermine federal immigration laws. Cities targeted include New York, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Chicago.

President Donald J. Trump has also criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) for violent crime in Chicago, suggesting that the city’s leadership has failed to protect its residents. Trump reiterated the federal government’s readiness to intervene if necessary.

“Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend. 20 people were shot. But he doesn’t want to ask me for help. Can this be possible?” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He added: “The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren’t capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!!”

Homan confirmed ongoing discussions about expanding ICE’s presence near Chicago, emphasizing the administration’s stance against sanctuary city policies. “All these sanctuary cities… refuse to work with ICE,” Homan said.

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August 21, 2025
Corruption
Politics

Eric Adams’s Chinese Staffer Says ‘A Culture Thing’ Made Her Stuff Cash in a Bag of Chips for Reporter.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Winnie Greco, a longtime ally and fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was suspended from his re-election campaign after allegedly attempting to hand a journalist a cash-filled potato chip bag.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Winnie Greco, Mayor Eric Adams, journalist Katie Honan, and Adams campaign spokesman Todd Shapiro.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at a campaign event in Harlem.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “In the Chinese culture, money is often given to others in a gesture of friendship and gratitude… I assure you that Winnie’s intent was purely innocent,” said Greco’s attorney, Steven Brill.

🎯IMPACT: Greco has been suspended from all volunteer campaign activities.

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Winnie Greco, a longtime ally and fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been suspended from his re-election campaign after being accused of attempting to hand a journalist a cash-stuffed potato chip bag. The incident, which Greco’s lawyer attributed to “the Chinese culture,” occurred Wednesday afternoon in Harlem during a campaign event.

According to The City—the local New York News outlet targeted in the scheme—Greco offered the cash hidden in a Herr’s Sour Cream & Onion potato chip bag to reporter Katie Honan. Initially, Honan believed the gesture to be a legitimate offer of a snack, but refused. Greco insisted, and upon discovering the cash, Honan contacted Greco to return it. “I can’t take this, when can I give it back to you,” Honan texted, receiving no response.

Greco later apologized, calling the cash offer “a mistake” and attributing it to cultural differences. “In the Chinese culture, money is often given to others in a gesture of friendship and gratitude,” her attorney, Steven Brill, explained. “I can see how this looks strange,” Brill said, adding: “But I assure you that Winnie’s intent was purely innocent.”

“Grecco [sic] holds no position in this campaign and has been suspended from all VOLUNTEER campaign-related activities,” Todd Shapiro, a spokesman for Adams’s campaign, stated. He also claimed that Mayor Adams had “no prior knowledge of this matter.”

Greco has been a close ally of Adams for over a decade, previously serving as the director of Asian affairs in his administration. She resigned in 2024 amid a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation into suspect campaign donations, which included a raid on her home.

Richard Kim, editor-in-chief of The City, called the potato chip bag incident “deeply disturbing” and criticized Greco’s attempt to ingratiate herself with a journalist through such means.

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August 18, 2025
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: Times Square Evacuated, NYPD Responds to ‘Suspicious Package.’

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) bomb squad responded to a suspicious package at the department’s 43rd and 7th Street precinct in Times Square on Monday. Several area streets were blocked off while a bomb disposal technician examined the package lying on a sidewalk.

According to the NYPD, the greater Times Square area, usually packed with thousands of tourists, has been evacuated. Officials say they were first alerted to the suspicious package after a 911 call at 10:32 AM on Monday.

This is a developing story. 

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) bomb squad responded to a suspicious package at the department's 43rd and 7th Street precinct in Times Square on Monday. Several area streets were blocked off while a bomb disposal technician examined the package lying on a sidewalk. show more
August 13, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Mamdani Pledges to Protect Illegals at Staten Island Rally.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee, held an anti-Trump campaign event in Staten Island as part of his “Five Boroughs Against Trump” tour.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, Staten Island District Leader Jasmine Robinson, and Staten Island Democratic Association President Ali Ansari.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: August 13 at the Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant in Staten Island.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “As we gather here on an island, where nearly 1 in 4 were born outside of this country, an island where 30 percent of its residents speak a language other than English, it’s an island that we know is not immune from this horrific crackdown,” Mamdani said of Trump’s deportation drive.

🎯IMPACT: Mamdani is setting himself up to turn America’s largest city into an anti-Trump stronghold should he claim the mayoralty.

IN FULL

Foreign-born Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani took his outspoken opposition to President Donald J. Trump’s immigration policies to Staten Island on Wednesday, continuing his citywide “Five Boroughs Against Trump” tour. The event was hosted at Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant, where Mamdani took aim at Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.

“As we gather here on an island where nearly one in four were born outside of this country, an island where 30 percent of its residents speak a language other than English, it’s an island that we know is not immune from this horrific crackdown,” Mamdani told the crowd. “And we know that it has nothing to do with safety. It has to do with punishment.”

A central pillar of Mamdani’s campaign has been shielding illegal immigrants from the law and confronting federal immigration efforts head-on. According to the Ugandan immigrant’s campaign platform, his policy proposals include removing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from all municipal properties and bolstering sanctuary protections across New York City.

Mamdani’s defiance of Trump’s immigration stance has become a driving force behind his candidacy, which surged following his win in the June Democratic primary. During the primary, the Muslim radical and self-described socialist aligned himself with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who made headlines after being briefly detained by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents for disrupting an arrest involving a migrant.

Describing his goals for the city, Mamdani has said he envisions a New York that rejects “Donald Trump’s fascism,” and wants to put an end to mass deportations. Mamdani has also stated he is willing to abolish private property and prisons. He has previously called the New York City Police Department (NYPD) “racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety.”

The NYC election is scheduled for November 4. Mamdani will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

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August 7, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Transgender Illegal Charged with Child Rape Was Paroled into U.S. Under Biden.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A biological male identifying as a “transgender” woman, who entered the U.S. illegally, is facing trial for the rape of a minor and stalking.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a Colombian national and illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal record.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The suspect was paroled into the U.S. by the Biden government in March 2023 and is set to appear before the New York Supreme Court on September 10, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Thanks to the failed sanctuary policies and Biden’s open-border agenda, this serial criminal was freed to prey on innocent American children – but that ends now.” – DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited debate over sanctuary city policies, “transgender” criminal protections, and border enforcement under the Biden administration.

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Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a Colombian transgender woman, is facing serious charges, including first-degree rape of a minor under 17 and stalking. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Contreras-Suarez had previously entered the United States illegally in March 2023 but was released under protocols established during the former Biden regime, despite a notable criminal history.

After initially being apprehended at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in California, Contreras-Suarez was released into the country. Following this release, authorities say he was involved in several criminal incidents in Medford, Massachusetts, where charges were filed for armed robbery, prostitution, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Local sanctuary policies in both Massachusetts and New York reportedly prevented federal immigration authorities from detaining or deporting Contreras-Suarez, allowing him to remain free despite multiple charges. The National Pulse reported in July that Contreras-Suarez raped a 14-year-old boy in the bathroom of a bodega in East Harlem early this year.

It wasn’t until February 2025 that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a detainer at Manhattan Central Booking, finally enabling federal officials to assume custody. Contreras-Suarez is now incarcerated at Rikers Island and is scheduled to appear before the New York Supreme Court on September 10, 2025.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued strong criticism of local and federal policies that allowed Contreras-Suarez to remain at large: “Thanks to the failed sanctuary policies and Biden’s open-border agenda, this serial criminal was freed to prey on innocent American children – but that ends now.”

The case has reignited debate around sanctuary city policies and border enforcement under the former Biden government. At one point under Biden, as many as 15 percent of the women in federal prisons were actually men claiming to be transgender.

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August 7, 2025
Politics

Mamdani Says He’ll Be Trump’s ‘Worst Nightmare.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Zohran Mamdani (D) declared that his administration would be President Donald J. Trump’s “worst nightmare” during a press conference.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, President Donald Trump, and former governor Andrew Cuomo (D).

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Mamdani made the statements on Thursday during a press conference in New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “My administration would be Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.” – Zohran Mamdani

🎯IMPACT: Mamdani’s comments have drawn sharp criticism from both Trump and Cuomo, with the race for New York City mayor heating up.

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New York City’s Democratic socialist candidate for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made bold claims at a press conference on Thursday, stating that his administration would be President Donald J. Trump’s “worst nightmare.” Mamdani, who represents parts of Queens in the New York State Assembly, won the Democratic primary in June in a surprise upset.

“My administration would be Donald Trump’s worst nightmare,” Mamdani declared, adding: “I’ve said that my approach to Washington will not be a reflexive one, it is one that will be in opposition to Donald Trump’s administration when it comes for New Yorkers, when it comes at the expense of the welfare of the people that I’m seeking to serve.”

The self-described Democratic socialist’s candidacy has drawn national attention, particularly from President Trump, who is reportedly considering intervening in the race to block Mamdani’s potential victory in November. “What threatens the president so much about my campaign and our movement is the fact that it showcases the way in which he’s betrayed the very people that we are seeking to serve,” Mamdani said.

Mamdani also accused his opponent, former governor Andrew Cuomo (D), of collaborating with Trump against him, stating, “I will not pick up the phone to call Donald Trump to ask how we can work together to defeat the will of Democrats across this city. That’s what Andrew Cuomo did.” Cuomo responded sharply on X (formerly Twitter), calling Mamdani “short on facts and long on nonsense.”

Mamdani further alleged that the Trump administration has considered extreme measures against him, including denaturalization, deportation, and arrest, claiming these efforts reflect the president’s fear of his candidacy. “Those are the actions of a president who is afraid of the fact that I will actually deliver in a manner where he has simply betrayed,” Mamdani stated.

The 33-year-old Democratic socialist has campaigned on controversial proposals such as the abolition of private property, government-run grocery stores, free childcare, and higher taxes on income and predominantly white neighborhoods.

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August 1, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics

Anti-NYPD Mamdani Gets NYPD Security Detail.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zorhan Mamdani admitted he enjoys a New York City Police Department (NYPD) security detail despite his support for defunding the department and past comments calling them “racist” and a “threat” to public safety.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, the NYPD.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Mamdani commented about his security on July 31.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “My life is sadly not the one that it was. There are far more threats and with that comes precautions that I wish I didn’t have to take, though they are precautions I am immensely grateful for. Especially the example of the NYPD detail that I have here in New York City.” — Zohran Mamdani

🎯IMPACT: The revelations expose Mamdani’s hypocrisy when it comes to law enforcement, advocating for less policing and more lenient treatment of criminals while enjoying personal protection.

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The Democrats’ New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, has revealed he enjoys a New York City Police Department (NYPD) security detail, despite smearing the department and advocating for it to be defunded for years.

“My life is sadly not the one that it was. There are far more threats and with that comes precautions that I wish I didn’t have to take, though they are precautions I am immensely grateful for. Especially the example of the NYPD detail that I have here in New York City,” Mamdani said at a press event on July 31.

The Indian-heritage Ugandan socialist, who only became a U.S. citizen in 2018, has been widely criticised for his past comments on the NYPD, particularly following a mass shooting earlier this week on July 28 that saw four people killed, including an NYPD officer.

In June of 2020, Mamdani referred to the NYPD as “racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety,” while in 2021 he stated that, “We can’t reform a system working exactly as designed – to control Black, brown & poor New Yorkers. We need to defund the police… free the thousands locked up unjustly & invest the savings in those most impacted by state violence.”

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