Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democrat challenger Mondaire Jones squared off on Oct. 16 in their bid for New York’s 17th Congressional District seat in the Hudson Valley. The 17th Congressional District encompasses all of Rockland and Putnam counties, as well as parts of Westchester and Dutchess where 59.6 percent of residents voted for President […]

Country music singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress confessed on social media to being drunk while singing the national anthem at the annual Home Run Derby this week. “I was drunk last night,” Ms. Andress posted on Instagram on July 16. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me […]

NEW YORK CITY—The June 25 primary elections in several of New York state’s congressional districts are among the most closely watched contests in the nation, pitting against one another candidates with markedly different visions of the future of their own party, the nation, and the world. The near-even split in the U.S. House of Representatives, […]

June 4 saw a series of closely watched primaries in New Jersey, Iowa, and Montana. The results signaled everything from the power of Democrats’ “uncommitted” protest vote against President Joe Biden to the strength of a conservative Republican challenger in one of Iowa’s competitive congressional districts. In the Mountain West, a young ex-Navy Seal Republican […]

New Jersey voters have chosen Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Republican Hotelier and developer Curtis Bashaw to appear on the November general election ballot to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.). Mr. Kim’s victory was predicted and called soon after the polls closed. With 62 percent of Democratic votes […]

MANHATTAN—Kim Sabot, 60, drove in from Long Island, New York, and even booked a hotel room because she wanted to be present when the Manhattan Criminal Court case against President Trump was adjudicated. “It’s history in the making,” Ms. Sabot told The Epoch Times. Wearing a Make America Great Again (MAGA) baseball hat and waving […]

NEW YORK—Standing outside the Manhattan Criminal Court on May 16, members of the House Freedom Caucus expressed support for former President Donald Trump amid him being on trial in what they called a sham. Members who were there included the chairman of the hardline conservative group, Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), and Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), […]

Fordham University student Kara Gilbert, 22, found it difficult to get to class today due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations at her campus. Fordham University, located at 113 West 60 Street, is just the latest Manhattan college to be invaded by the disruptive protesters since April. “It’s hard to get around in the building just because the […]

Angel Studios recently unveiled the release dates for several upcoming projects, including “Sight,” a film based on the true story of a Chinese immigrant who escapes communism, becomes a renowned laser eye surgeon, and restores the sight of a blind orphan. “’Sight’ is bringing in Chinese and Asian Americans in huge numbers, and the more […]

When Leo Elkins arrived in class at Columbia University on Monday, April 29, only a third of his fellow classmates were in attendance. Mr. Elkins, who is Jewish, is in his junior year majoring in history. “I want the school to take down the protest camps so we can live normal lives again, study, and […]

Columbia University’s encampment leaders didn’t mince words about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s April 24 visit but had no comment when asked for a response to his threat of Congressional intervention. Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys, was also reportedly seen on campus grounds on the same day, which upset some protestors. “Columbia’s welcoming […]

Hecklers didn’t stop House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday from calling for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik on campus. Mr. Johnson’s press conference took place on the steps of the university’s library, where students chanted, “We can’t hear you,” “Free Palestine,” and “Mike, you suck.” Mr. Johnson was flanked by fellow members […]

Former President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James reached an agreement on April 22 regarding his $175 million bond in his New York civil case, imposing additional restrictions while resolving concerns about the funds’ security. The attorney general argued that Knight Specialty Insurance Company (KSIC) lacked a “certificate of qualification,” and that […]

Terry Whittingham, from Salt Lake City, is only in Manhattan for one day, but she still set aside time to participate in the NYC Easter Parade in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue. Founded in the 1870s, the annual parade is famous for its accompanying Bonnet Festival. “This is my first year attending,” […]

NEW YORK—Although Manhattan resident Jesse Pape was one of the Democrats who elected U.S. President Joe Biden in 2020, the 45-year-old doesn’t plan to vote Democrat again in November during the 47th presidential election. “I can’t vote for Trump for many reasons but I also can’t vote for someone like Biden who is actively committing […]

When Ahmed El Galad, 60, reports to work as a teacher in New York City public schools, he takes the A train heading to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station on 175th Street. He’s been stopped there twice and searched by law enforcement. “They check me because I come in from New Jersey and there […]

More than 100 New York state Republicans voted yesterday to nominate retired New York Police Department detective Mike Sapraicone as their candidate for the U.S. Senate to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in November’s general election. Mr. Sapraicone received some 80 percent of the weighted vote of GOP county chairs and state committee members, according […]

NEW YORK—Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a New York special Congressional election viewed as a bellwether for the 2024 contests and a referendum on how the illegal immigration crisis and crime can impact close races. Suozzi will fill the seat vacated by former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was expelled from Congress […]

Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a New York special Congressional election viewed as a bellwether for the 2024 contests and a referendum on how the illegal immigration crisis and crime can impact close races. Suozzi will fill the seat vacated by former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was expelled from Congress following […]

When Tom Suozzi first began campaigning to replace Rep. George Santos (R-NY) in Congressional District 3 (CD-3), he was concerned about the strength of the Republican machine and whether his party could match it.  CD-3 spans Nassau County and a part of Eastern Queens. Ten weeks into his campaign, Mr. Suozzi is finally hitting his […]