Menin sworn in as next New York City Council speaker
(The Center Square) — The New York City Council has tapped Democratic Councilmember Julie Menin as its next speaker, becoming the first Jewish person...
WATCH: Mamdani defends homeownership amid backlash to appointee’s racial comments
(The Center Square) – As backlash grows against his appointed tenant advocate, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not acknowledge her view that...
Mills allows 52 bills to become law without signature; vetoes one
(The Center Square) — Outgoing Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday approved dozens of previously passed bills as lawmakers returned to the state...
Hochul and Mamdani tout ‘historic’ drop in NYC crime
(The Center Square) — New York's Democratic leaders are touting a substantial drop in crime in the Big Apple as they try to ward...
Dems want New York schools to teach about Jan. 6 Capitol attack
(The Center Square) — New York public school students would be required to learn about the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol...