Mamdani Ducks Question On Yanking Koch Name Off Queensboro Bridge
Mamdani told a Jim Owles questionnaire last year he supported removing Ed Koch’s name from the Queensboro Bridge; City Hall has not said whether he still does. The change would require a City Council local law.
Malliotakis Pushes Million-Dollar Tax Break For Staten Island Seniors
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced the Nest Egg Protection Act to temporarily raise the home‑sale capital‑gains exclusion to $1M for seniors 65+ who have owned their homes 25+ years.
DHS Puts Immigration Lawyers In Crosshairs In Asylum Fraud Crackdown
A May DHS memo tells ICE attorneys to pursue administrative fraud cases targeting lawyers who file false asylum claims, a move that could bring fines and disciplinary reviews.
Background Check Blowup: New Rochelle Puts Convicted Felon On Veterans Panel
New Rochelle quietly added John Earvin — who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in 2015 — to its Veterans Advisory Committee; the city code does not require background checks. The appointment, approved Oct. 21, 2025, has drawn fresh scrutiny.
NY Times Blasts China For Booting Reporter As U.S. Boots Back
The New York Times urged Beijing to reinstate Vivian Wang after her expulsion from China, as Washington revoked a Xinhua journalist's visa in a rare diplomatic tit‑for‑tat.
National Grid Pitches Gas Bill Freeze For NYC And Long Island Through 2028
National Grid asked state regulators to freeze the delivery portion of gas bills for about 1.9M downstate customers through March 31, 2028, using roughly $250M in credits.












