Once again, New York leads the way! Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and a 12-week paid family leave policy. The legislation was passed as part of the 2016-17 state budget, and marks a major accomplishment in the Governor’s efforts to restore economic justice and fairness to working… Continue reading New York Signs $15 Minimum Wage and 12 Weeks Paid Family Leave into Law
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“We Blame Donald Trump” for NY Man’s Murder
When you preach hate and intolerance, getting blamed for acts of violence due to hate and intolerance is the obvious conclusion. And today, after two Muslim men were shot in Queens New York, Donald Trump is being blamed. A Queens, NY imam and his assistant were both shot by a lone gunman on Saturday as they left prayer… Continue reading “We Blame Donald Trump” for NY Man’s Murder
Republican Congressman – “I’ll Get Some Cyanide” if Ted Cruz Wins Nominee
Republican Senator Ted Cruz wore out his welcome in New York like years ago, yet, the guy is campaigning in New York trying to get people to vote for him. Of course, that’s not gonna happen as is evident in a message from a fellow New Yorker when Cruz visited the Bronx yesterday – “Get out… Continue reading Republican Congressman – “I’ll Get Some Cyanide” if Ted Cruz Wins Nominee
NY Man Makes “$200.00 an Hour” Begging for Money
Here’s something for Republican presidential hopeful, Marco Rubio. Forget lying about welders making more money than philosophers, that is just a lie and you know it. Instead, tell your people that they could make more money if they quit their jobs and beg. Not only would that fit the Republican platform of austerity, but you could… Continue reading NY Man Makes “$200.00 an Hour” Begging for Money
Dead Man Found Hanging from Exit Sign in Queens New York
The tweets came in early this morning as commuters on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens New York, made the grizzly discovery. “JUST SAW A DEAD GUY HANGING FROM THE EXIT SIGN OF THE CROSS ISLAND PKWY” Fernando Diaz wrote. Police say the man’s body was found hanging from the exit 31 sign in Bayside… Continue reading Dead Man Found Hanging from Exit Sign in Queens New York
Twenty Foot Snake Taken from Home in New York – Video
Did I mention that I do not like snakes? Two huge pythons given up by their owner in New York are now at a Massachusetts sanctuary for reptiles. The reticulated pythons, one approximately 20 feet long and weighing about 225 pounds, the other slightly smaller, are native to southeast Asia. Pat Howard, a snake collector… Continue reading Twenty Foot Snake Taken from Home in New York – Video
New York Police Cracks Man In The Head for Skipping Train Fare – Video
More police brutality video, and this one comes with a bit of night stick to the head, skull crushing sounds, compliments of a New York police officer, apparently doing his best to protect and to serve. The young man being protected in this video is 20 year old Donovan Lawson, who allegedly jumped a turnstile… Continue reading New York Police Cracks Man In The Head for Skipping Train Fare – Video
There are No Ebola Victims in America – Doctor Spencer Released from Hospital
With his release from Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, the United States is currently Ebola free! Dr. Craig Spencer spent 19 days at New York’s Bellevue Hospital, and he is now cured from the disease. Republicans who used the disease as a fear mechanism to win control of Congress must now look for another way to… Continue reading There are No Ebola Victims in America – Doctor Spencer Released from Hospital
Beginning November 7th, New Speed Limit in NYC will be 25MPH
This is no joke. If you’re in a hurry, New York City is not the place to drive. Beginning tomorrow, November 7th, speed limit in the big apple will be just 25MPH. Speeds so slow, you’ll probably be better off walking! Get familiar with these signs New York. They were unveiled today by the NYC… Continue reading Beginning November 7th, New Speed Limit in NYC will be 25MPH
Record Low For Homelessness in This Large City
The number of homeless residents in New York City, the largest city in the United States, reached a record high this month at more than 56,000 people. Halfway around the world, another metropolis recently hit a homeless record of its own: just 1,697 people are currently homeless in Tokyo, also its country’s largest city and… Continue reading Record Low For Homelessness in This Large City
New York and New Jersey Revise Their Ebola Policy
The 21 days mandatory quarantine for anyone who came in contact with Ebola patients in West Africa – a quarantine instituted by New York’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie – has changed… somewhat. Under the revised New York guidelines, medical professors who have had contact with Ebola patients will be quarantined… Continue reading New York and New Jersey Revise Their Ebola Policy
Donald Trump Wants Obama’s Resignation Because One Doctor Has Ebola in NYC
PHOTO by: Sara Jaye Weiss What else can I say about the idiot named Donald Trump that would convey to you how much of an idiot he really is? Well how about this: Donald Trump is now asking for the President’s resignation because a doctor traveled from West Africa to New York, then developed the… Continue reading Donald Trump Wants Obama’s Resignation Because One Doctor Has Ebola in NYC