Sep. 8, 2025 By Dean Moses NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pledged on Monday to do everything in her power to stop any move by President Trump to federally take over New York City law enforcement, stating that she is “revolted” at the thought of it. The comments came during a Citizens Budget Commission Breakfast…
Sep. 7, 2025 By Dean Moses Protesters gathered outside of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday and encouraged onlookers to boo President Trump ahead of his appearance at the US Open after the USTA asked broadcasters not to focus on the expected jeers. As hundreds of tennis fans poured out of…
Jul. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have criticized the Trump Administration and Republican lawmakers for passing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” last week, stating that the federal budget bill will have “dangerous and rippling effects” across New York City and State. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on…
Jun. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens are speaking out against a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of lower court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, particularly in cases involving President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 decision split along ideological lines,…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has led nine members of New York’s Congressional delegation in a call for the New York state legislature to immediately pass the New York for All Act, which would largely prohibit state and local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities such as…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki, with Reuters reporting President Donald Trump announced Monday that tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports — which could seriously damage New York businesses and personal bank accounts — will take effect on Tuesday. Trump’s announcement immediately sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) into a spiral; it…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Jada Camille Potential mass deportations of undocumented individuals could ripple through New York City’s economy if Donald Trump carries out his presidential campaign promise for such expulsions, according to financial experts. A report from the Fiscal Policy Institute and the Immigration Research Initiative weighed the potential economic and fiscal fallout…
Jan. 19, 2025 By Dean Moses A slew of prominent New York lawmakers urged incoming President Donald Trump on Sunday to remove the SALT property tax deduction cap a day before he takes office. The Empire State’s two senators — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand — joined Reps. Jerrold Nadler, Laura…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time next week, migrants, elected officials and immigration groups have voiced their concerns about what a Trump presidency means for New York’s sizeable undocumented immigrant population. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to carry out the “largest-ever” deportation program…