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May 30 2025CRIME

Officers Under Scrutiny in Bitcoin Torture Case

Two New York City detectives are under investigation. They were part of the security team at a fancy Manhattan townhouse. A man claims he was kidnapped and tortured there by two crypto investors. These investors wanted to steal his Bitcoin. The victim was allegedly picked up from an airport by one of the detectives. This detective is also part of the mayor's securit...

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May 29 2025CRYPTO

Mayor's Crypto Adventure in Vegas

The mayor of New York City is set to jet off to Las Vegas tomorrow. Why? For a crypto convention, of course! He will be a featured speaker at this big event. He will be sharing the stage with some big names in the crypto world, like Vivek Ramaswamy and Bryan Johnson. This trip comes right after the mayor hosted his own crypto summit in New York. He talked about the ...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Dallas Council: Time to Tidy Up Meetings

The Dallas City Council has been facing some issues with how they handle their meetings. It is not uncommon for meetings to start late or for items to be suddenly removed from the agenda. This can cause confusion for both city staff and council members who are not aware of the changes. Some council members, including the mayor, have been known to end meetings early, ...

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May 06 2025OPINION

New York's New Crime Fighting Tool: The Panic Button

New York City has a new strategy for dealing with crime. It is not about stopping it before it happens. Instead, it is about reacting to it after it starts. This is the Panic Button Doctrine. The city plans to spend $1. 6 million to install these buttons in 500 bodegas. Each button costs $3, 200. This plan is more about looking like they are doing something than actu...

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Political Pivot: Adams to Run as Independent

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has made a bold move. He decided to skip the Democratic primary and will instead run for reelection as an independent. This decision comes after a tumultuous period marked by a bribery scandal and criticism for his ties to former President Donald Trump. Adams' choice to run as an independent is a strategic one. By avoiding the...

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

A Mayor's Legal Battle Ends with a Surprising Twist

A federal judge in New York recently made a decision that surprised many. The judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. However, the judge did not do this in the way the Trump administration wanted. The Justice Department had asked for the case to be dismissed without prejudice. This means the charges could be brought back later. But ...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

New York Politics: Governor's Move on Mayor Eric Adams

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to keep Mayor Eric Adams in office, but with some restrictions. This decision comes after a lot of pressure from people who want Adams out of office due to corruption charges. Adams was charged with taking over $100, 000 in illegal benefits and campaign donations from Turkish business and government interests. Despite thes...

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

New York City's Top Leaders Quit, Mayor Faces Crisis

In a surprising turn of events, four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies have decided to step down from their positions. This move comes after a series of challenges and a significant shake-up in the city's political landscape. Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker, who held crucial roles in the administration, have a...

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Mixed Messages: The Mayor’s Aide and the Ethics Mix-Up

The plot thickens at City Hall as the city council launches a probe into an ethics mix-up. It seems like Nate Bliss, Mayor’s top aide, may have had a ‘whoops’ moment. Bliss has been under the microscope after being called out for not stepping back from city business involving his previous employer Taconic Partners on January 27th 2022. Oops. It turns out that he ma...

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Sep 28 2024POLITICS

Mayor Adams' Fate: A Double Standard?

Many people are calling for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign after he was charged with taking bribes and defrauding taxpayers. But Rev. Al Sharpton believes that Mayor Adams should not be removed from office. Sharpton thinks that Adams should be judged based on the outcome of his trial, just like other politicians who have been accused of wrongdoing. Sharpto...

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