So, one week ago today, we saw the total drubbing of Republicans by Democrats around the country. And it was not just the topline races, the gubanatorial races we were looking at. The further down the ballot you went, the more convincing the victory was in some ways.One particular election stands out in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's a suburban swing county just outside Philadelphia. The Republican incumbent sheriff there had entered into a voluntary contract to collaborate with ICE.And last week, that MA ...

Election & Voter Sentiment - High voter turnout in the mayoral election reflects New York City voters' frustration with the high cost of living and doing business [2][3] - Business community has concerns about the incoming mayor [3] Business Concerns & Priorities - Business leaders prioritized retaining Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner for public safety [6] - Employers want the city to be safe [6] Economic & Fiscal Policy - High costs, including taxes, are causing people to leave the city [9] - City and state budgets spending has increased by over 50% in the past decade, contributing to the affordability crisis [10] - Professionals in New York are paying 55% of their income in taxes to federal, state, and city government [13] - The incoming mayor cannot raise corporate or personal income taxes without state approval [15] - The incoming mayor mentioned reducing the costs of government and bureaucracy [17]

Election day is just three days away and one of the most closely watched contests is a New York City mayoral race between New York City state New York State Assembly member and Democratic socialist Zoran Mdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent and Republican guardian angels founder Curtis Leewa. Recent polling shows the race tightening slightly, but Mani still leads Cuomo and Siwa by double digits. Joining us now is former New York Governor and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew ...

Key Issues & Concerns - Affordability is a major concern [1] - Public safety is a significant issue [1] - The failing public education system is a critical problem [1] - Population flight out of the city is a worrying trend [1] Remote Work & Office Return - Remote work provisions are seen as critical for flexibility [2] - Acceptable performance during remote work should be continued [2] - There is a belief that people should return to the office [2] - The office environment is considered beneficial [2] - The city needs people back for governmental reasons [3] Political Commentary - Andrew Cuomo's past actions, including underfunding the MTA, are criticized [4] - The subway system's state of disrepair is highlighted [4][5] Media Consumption - The New York Post's sports section is read for enjoyment [5] Nostalgia - Bloomberg, Coronets, Morningside Heights, and Stromboli's Pizza are mentioned for nostalgic reasons [6] - Gabby's Pizza in Queens is also mentioned [6]

We first just heard from the Republican candidate for mayor and then we heard from Donald Trump's puppet himself, Andrew Cuomo. You could turn on TV any day of the week and you will hear Donald Trump share that his pick for mayor is Andrew Cuomo. And he wants Andrew Cuomo to be the mayor not because it will be good for New Yorkers, but because it will be good for him. Donald Trump, I believe, wants Mandami. That is his dream. uh because he will use him politically all across the country and he will take ove ...

And turning now to New York and the three candidates taking the stage at an NBC studio to convince New Yorkers that they should be their next mayor. It's the first of two debates scheduled before voters are set to hit the polls in just a few weeks. The Democratic nominee Zoron Mandani currently holds a double-digit lead in the race against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Slua.Uh let's bring in Sam Brock who has been following the debate from the streets of Manhattan all the way i ...

Debate Focus - The debate is expected to heavily feature the "Yes" side, given the total count from all speakers [1] - Key topics for the Mayoral Debate include public safety & Rikers, housing, rents, zoning, affordability with a $34 Billion gap, schools (charters, G&T), transit (free buses?), migrant services & shelter, business climate & jobs, governance & ethics [2] Specific Propositions - The majority of betting lines are on the "Yes" side [2] - Specific propositions being considered include "Public Transport 3+ Times" (YES), "Rent Control / Rent Controlled" (YES), "Defund / Defunding" (YES), "Rikers / Manhattan" (YES), and "Charlie / Kirk" (NO) [2]

Key Policy Stances - The candidate prioritizes addressing the cost of living crisis in New York City, citing unaffordable rent, childcare, and groceries [2][3] - The candidate proposes freezing rent for rent-stabilized apartments for 4 years and delivering universal childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years [4][5] - The candidate aims to raise the state's top corporate tax rate to match New Jersey's and increase taxes on the top 1% of New Yorkers (those making $1 million or more a year) by 2% [8][10] - Public safety is a cornerstone of the candidate's affordability agenda, with a focus on ensuring safe commutes for children and addressing crime [15] - The candidate plans to create a Department of Community Safety to address mental health and homelessness in the subway system, deploying dedicated outreach teams [17] Economic Considerations - The candidate estimates the cost of universal childcare to be around $6 billion [5] - The candidate acknowledges the need to balance taxing billionaires and companies with the risk of them leaving for other states like Connecticut, Texas, or Florida [7] - The candidate believes that companies will continue doing business in New York due to the individual taxpayer base [9] - The candidate emphasizes the importance of delivering a return on investment (ROI) for every tax dollar spent, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and basic needs [11] Social Issues - The candidate recognizes the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim rhetoric and commits to protecting and cherishing Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers [34][35][38][39] - The candidate plans to increase funding for anti-hate crime prevention programming by 800% and sustain/increase police presence outside synagogues [35]

President Trump had dinner with several members of his cabinet last night. They went to a seafood restaurant near the White House. Part of an effort to promote his crackdown on crime, which has included a surge in federal law enforcement and of course the deployment of armed National Guard troops.The president was met with cheers and some chants of Free Palestine outside the restaurant. Once inside, a group of protesters holding Palestinian flags also began chanting free DC, free Palestine, calling Trump th ...

Immigration Enforcement & Public Safety - The administration is perceived to be using immigration enforcement as political theater, targeting non-criminal migrants instead of focusing on national security and public safety threats [9] - There's a tension between federal authority (ICE, FBI, Secret Service, ATF) to enforce immigration law and state/local officials' views on public safety, reminiscent of the civil rights movement [11][14] - Chicago's mayor issued an executive order preventing Chicago police from collaborating with ICE and requiring officers to wear uniforms without masks to distinguish them from ICE officials [4][5] - Cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement is needed to address national security and public safety threats like drug crimes, human trafficking, and gun crimes [23][24] - Concerns exist that large-scale immigration enforcement operations divert resources from addressing serious crime [24][25] Crime Rates & Prevention - Chicago reports overall crime rates are down, with homicides down by 30% and shooting incidents down by nearly 37% compared to last year [17] - Despite the overall decrease in crime, there have been multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, with over 50 people shot and at least 7 killed [17] - Budget cuts pushed by the Trump administration led to violence prevention organizations losing funding (nearly $500,000), potentially reversing progress [18] Legal & Political Challenges - The city of Chicago has filed at least 40 lawsuits and plans to continue fighting the federal government's actions [20] - Deploying the National Guard or Armed Forces raises legal concerns, potentially violating constitutional law [28][29] - Public safety is compromised if people are afraid of law enforcement, regardless of the uniform they wear [30]