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Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Eyeing Run For President Or Senate In 2028, Report Says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is laying the groundwork for 2028, deciding between a White House run or a statewide bid that could upend Democratic politics in New York, according to a new report. Axios reports her team is positioning her for either a presidential campaign or a Senate race against fellow New Yorker and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is up for re‑election in '28, citing people familiar with her operation.  Ocasio‑Cortez’s office declined to comment to Axios, which also noted a Schumer spokesperson did not respond, Axios said. A Schumer–Ocasio‑Cortez matchup…
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said he will not follow suit. Suozzi, a Democrat who represents parts of Nassau and Queens, posted his statement on X Monday, Sept. 15. “I will not be endorsing Mamdani,” Suozzi wrote. “While I share his concern about the issue of affordability, I fundamentally disagree with his proposed solutions. Like the voters I represent, I believe socialism has consistently failed to deliver real, sustainable progress.” Suozzi added that he had not discussed Hochul’s decision …
Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why
Support For Capitalism Hits Record Low In US, Poll Finds: Here's Why Americans' support for capitalism has slipped to its lowest level on record amid economic anxiety and wealth inequality, according to a new Gallup poll. Gallup's latest survey found that 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively. That's down from 60% in 2021 and the lowest number since Gallup began asking for opinions on economic systems in 2010. Views of socialism remain largely unchanged, with 39% positive and 57% negative. "While Americans retain generally positive views of the US economic system, they are less positive toward it than toward free enterprise and small bus…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without. Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.  The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor. Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.  Tha…
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss 'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t backing down after losing the Democratic primary for New York City mayor — instead, he’s doubling down. Cuomo confirmed Monday, July 14, that he will continue his campaign and run in the November general election despite his surprising primary defeat to progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in June. “The Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped,” Cuomo said in a campaign video shared on X. “To the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for me, a sincere thank you. Thank you for believing in me and my agenda and in my experience. And I am truly sor…
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed'
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' President Donald Trump isn’t taking the New York City primary results well. Following Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Trump unleashed a furious response on Truth Social, criticizing everything from Mamdani’s appearance to his voice. “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor… He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart…” Two minutes later, Trump continued his diatribe wi…
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo 'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' NJ Republican Urges NYCers To Move After Mamdani Beats Cuomo Jack Ciattarelli has a message for New Yorkers: Move to Jersey. The Republican candidate for New Jersey governor took to social media after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist. “Tonight is proof that the modern Democratic Party has lost its mind,” Ciattarelli said in a post on Tuesday, June 24. “To all the residents and business owners of New York City who don’t want a socialist, defund-the-police, antisemitic mayor representing them, I encourage you to move to New Jersey.” Cuomo had bee…
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday, June 24, in a high-stakes Democratic primary that could end with history in the making. In a surprise twist, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive Assemblyman from Queens, has pulled ahead of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the latest polling—setting up what could be a stunning upset in the nation’s largest city. A final independent survey by PIX11 News, Emerson College, and The Hill shows Mamdani edging out Cuomo in the last round of a ranked-choice simulation, 52% to 48%, thanks to strong second- and third-choice support. The race is …
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals With Democrats not holding power in either the executive or legislative branches, questions abound as to how the party can rebound, and who is best to lead them there. A new poll sheds some light. A Co/efficient survey conducted from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9 asked 1,462 likely voters who they view as the “face” of the Democratic Party: Here are the top finishers: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 26 percent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 12 percent Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 8 percent Former Vice President Kamala Harris, 6 percent Former Transportation Sec. Pete …
70 Arrested After Bernie Sanders Joins May Day Rally In Philadelphia 70 Arrested After Bernie Sanders Joins May Day Rally In Philadelphia
70 Arrested After Bernie Sanders Joins May Day Rally In Philadelphia A sea of protesters filled the streets of Philadelphia for International Workers’ Day on Thursday, May 1, rallying against policies they say favor billionaires over the working class. By nightfall, 70 people were in police custody. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders headlined the “Workers Over Billionaires” rally hosted by the Philadelphia AFL-CIO outside City Hall. The event, part of a nationwide day of action, drew thousands to the city’s core and shut down major roads during rush hour. “Today we send a message to the billionaire class: You will not destroy the rights of working people,” Sanders…
'Fight The Oligarchy': Senator Bernie Sanders To Rally In Harrisburg; How To Watch 'Fight The Oligarchy': Senator Bernie Sanders To Rally In Harrisburg; How To Watch
'Fight The Oligarchy': Senator Bernie Sanders To Rally In Harrisburg; How To Watch Sanders will first rally with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center’s Equine Arena, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, according to Friends of Bernie Sanders. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and the program will start at 6 p.m. RSVP here. The tour continues the next day, Saturday, May 3, at Lehigh University’s Stabler Athletic & Convocation Center, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m., with live music by The Menzingers beginning at 12:00 p.m., followed by the speaking program at 1:00 p.m. RSVP for Bethl…
US Senators Demand Return Of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Dad From El Salvador Prison US Senators Demand Return Of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Dad From El Salvador Prison
US Senators Demand Return Of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Dad From El Salvador Prison A Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador has become the focus of a growing political firestorm, with more than two dozen US senators now demanding that the Trump administration bring him home. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the US since 2011, was detained by ICE after being stopped in March 2025 while picking up his son from his grandmother's home, "inaccurately telling him that his protected status had changed," according to court documents. Federal officials later admitted their error after Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador's …
Middletown Twp. Supervisor, CF Advocate Anna Payne Dies At 36 Middletown Twp. Supervisor, CF Advocate Anna Payne Dies At 36
Middletown Twp. Supervisor, CF Advocate Anna Payne Dies At 36 Anna Payne, a Middletown Township Supervisor, fearless advocate for those with cystic fibrosis, and a relentless fighter against stage IV colon cancer, has died at 36. Township officials announced her passing in February 2025, remembering her for her unwavering dedication to public service, her sharp wit, and her refusal to let illness define her. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, Payne turned her personal battle into a mission. She co-founded the Bucks County Cystic Fibrosis Alliance and served as vice chair of the Pennsylvania Rare Disease Advisory Council, amplifying the voices of…
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says ityAmazon is under fire following a US Senate report accusing the company of prioritizing speed over worker safety.  Released by the majority staff of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee late Sunday night, Dec. 15, the report claims Amazon’s intense focus on productivity has led to unsafe working conditions. The Senate report outlines how Amazon’s warehouse workers face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries caused by repetitive tasks and demanding quotas.  It accuses Amazon of knowingly exposing employees to these risks, …
'Any Place. Anytime': US Senator Threatens To Fight Mass-Born Union Boss 'Any Place. Anytime': US Senator Threatens To Fight Mass-Born Union Boss
'Any Place. Anytime': US Senator Threatens To Fight Mass-Born Union Boss A US senator and one-time MMA fighter threatened to fight a New Englander who is the president of the Teamsters, over a mean tweet on Tuesday, Nov. 14.  Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma took issue with International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, a Massachusetts native from Medford,  calling the freshman congressman a "greedy CEO," a "clown," and a "fraud" on X, formerly known as Twitter.  “Sir, this is a time, this is a place. If you want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults and finish it here,” Mullin said before standing up.  The 51-year-old …
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester Workers in downstate New York are all getting a holiday bonus this year, as minimum wage rates get bumped for the third straight year. As of Friday, Dec. 31, minimum wage workers in Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties will see a bump in their paychecks as their hourly wages will rise to a minimum of $15, putting them on par with employees at large firms in New York City, which has been at that benchmark for three years. Minimum wage employees in those counties had previously been getting $14 an hour. Fast-food workers across New York also make $15 an hour, regardless of location, wh…
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Some prominent New York politicians are among the speakers announced for the virtual Democratic National Convention. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Clintons, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are all on the list of speakers scheduled for the convention, which will run from Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20. Cuomo is scheduled to speak on the first night of the convention along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican. This is the second time Cuomo will speak at the conven…
Cuomo COVID-19 Crisis Management Prompts Speculation About Possible Bid For Presidency Cuomo COVID-19 Crisis Management Prompts Speculation About Possible Bid For Presidency
Cuomo Covid-19 Crisis Management Prompts Speculation About Possible Bid For Presidency With Gov. Andrew Cuomo earning rave reviews nationally for his handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak in New York, he suddenly has become a sleeper for the democratic presidential candidacy, according to new reports. Cuomo has been providing popular daily updates on the pandemic, which has hit New York exponentially harder than any other state in the country, with more than 37,000 reported cases.  Cuomo has been praised for his collected nature during the outbreak, while the case for presidential hopeful Joe Biden has seemingly lost some of its steam. According to reports, some De…
COVID-19: CT Changes Presidential Primary Date; New Poll Of State Voters Shows Biden Way Ahead COVID-19: CT Changes Presidential Primary Date; New Poll Of State Voters Shows Biden Way Ahead
Covid-19: CT Changes Presidential Primary Date; New Poll Of State Voters Shows Biden Way Ahead As Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a date change for the state's presidential primary in response to health concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a new poll shows Democratic candidate Joe Biden with a comfortable lead in the Nutmeg State.  Lamont announced the change on Twitter, saying that in an "effort to carry out Democracy while keeping public health a top priority, I have decided to move our presidential primary to (Tuesday) June 2nd." The primary had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 28. Around the same time as the announcement, a new poll by Sacred…
Bloomberg Could Be Worse President Than Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Says Bloomberg Could Be Worse President Than Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Says
Bloomberg Could Be Worse President Than Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Says Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has issued a warning to her electorate: potentially electing presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg in November may wind up “even worse” than President Donald Trump. The 30-year-old Yorktown High School graduate, who is facing a primary challenge for her seat in Congress,  cautioned her constituents about what shes sees as the potential dangers of a Bloomberg presidency. Ocasio-Cortez said it would be a bad idea to elect the former New York City mayor, even if he was the one to unseat the controversial president. “We obviously have to beat …
New Poll: Here's Who's Leading In NY Democratic Presidential Primary Race New Poll: Here's Who's Leading In NY Democratic Presidential Primary Race
New Poll: Here's Who's Leading In NY Democratic Presidential Primary Race With the 2020 presidential election rapidly approaching, Democratic voters have chosen their early favorite candidate, though each is preferable to President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. A new Siena College poll found that among registered Democrats, Bernie Sanders has the support of 25 percent of voters in New York, followed by Mike Bloomberg at 21 percent. Joe Biden (13 percent) Elizabeth Warren (11 percent), Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar rounded out the list of candidates at 9 percent each. “Thirty-six weeks out, it does not appear that the Democrats’ winning streak in presi…
Ex-TV Anchor To Challenge Westchester HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez In Congressional Primary Ex-TV Anchor To Challenge Westchester HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez In Congressional Primary
Ex-TV Anchor To Challenge Westchester HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez In Congressional Primary Former CNBC anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is throwing her hat into the Congressional race and is planning on taking the seat of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the 14th district, representing parts of Queens and the Bronx. Caruso-Cabrera took to Twitter on Tuesday, Feb. 11 to announce that she is challenging Ocasio-Cortez, a 2009 Yorktown High School graduate, in the Democratic primary. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is challenging Yorktown High School graduate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Congressional primary.Twitter Caruso-Cabrera is a registered Democrat and descendant of Cub…
Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race
Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race Despite only dipping her toe into the water, Hillary Clinton has emerged as Democratic voters’ top choice for the 2020 presidential nomination, according to a new poll. Clinton, a Chappaqua native, narrowly edged out former Vice President Joe Biden, earning 21 percent of the Democrats’ support in a Harvard-Harris national poll released last week. Biden took in 20 percent, in front of Sen. Bernie Sanders at 12 percent. Elizabeth Warren (9 percent) and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg (7 percent), also garnered support from Democrats polled. Pollsters took the opinions of 1,859 vot…
Here's Who NY Democrats Now Favor In Presidential Race, New Poll Shows Here's Who NY Democrats Now Favor In Presidential Race, New Poll Shows
Here's Who NY Democrats Now Favor In Presidential Race, New Poll Shows With the 2020 election less than a year away, New Yorkers are throwing their support behind Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden, according to a newly release Siena College poll. Biden has a 10-point lead among New York Democrats, up to 24 percent support, three percent higher than last month. Biden is followed by Elizabeth Warren with 14 percent support, down from 21 percent and Bernie Sanders landed at 13 percent support, down from 16 percent. According to the poll, among Democrats, 35 percent say Biden has the party’s best chance to win the 2020 election, followed by Warren at 12 pe…
Ocasio-Cortez To Announce Presidential Endorsement On Saturday, Reports Say Ocasio-Cortez To Announce Presidential Endorsement On Saturday, Reports Say
Ocasio-Cortez To Announce Presidential Endorsement On Saturday, Reports Say Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to make a presidential endorsement as the Democratic Party's primaries and caucuses near. Ocasio-Cortez reportedly plans to throw her support to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at “Bernie’s Back,” a rally on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Queens in support of Sanders is being hosted by Ocasio-Cortez,  a 2007 Yorktown High School graduate. News of Ocasio-Cortez’s support for Sanders comes after fellow so-called "Squad" members Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib publicly expressing their support for the longtime senator. It was unclear if they will atte…
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Disapproval Rating For Governor Lamont Is Rising Disapproval Rating For Governor Lamont Is Rising
Disapproval Rating For Governor Lamont Is Rising Just when he thought it couldn't get much worse. Gov. Ned Lamont's disapproval rating is on the rise, according to the latest public opinion poll. The new poll also shows that Connecticut residents believe the quality of life in the state is declining. Sacred Heart University's Institute for Public Policy and The Hartford Courant released results of their statewide survey of 1,000 residents on Thursday, Oct. 10. Nearly 47 percent of the residents surveyed said they disapprove of the job Lamont, a Democrat, is doing in the first year of his administration. That's up from 40 percent in a May…
New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll
New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll Days after the third Democratic presidential debate, New Yorkers have spoken out about who they think has the best chance to unseat President Donald Trump in 2020. In a new Siena College poll, New York Democrats threw their support behind former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Biden led the way, with 22 percent of Democrats saying they hope he’s the party’s nominee. He was followed by Warren (17 percent), Sanders (15 percent), Sen. Kamala Harris (4 percent) and Mayor Pete Buttigieg (3 percent). No other candidate garnered more than 1 percent of De…
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand got out of the presidential race at the right time, according to experts. Gillibrand had been polling poorly following multiple Democratic debates, despite a multi-million dollar war chest for her campaign, before she dropped out of the race. The senator took to Twitter to officially announce the end of her campaign for president in this video. “Today, I am ending my campaign for president. I am so proud of this team and all we've accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve. To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my hea…
De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements
De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are among about a dozen presidential candidates at risk of being bumped from a third round of debates in September. However, most of the 20 candidates who appeared in last week's Miami debates are expected to make the cut for a pair of CNN debates in Detroit on July 30 and 31. Because the July qualification rules are the same as June's, debate-watchers can expect the field of candidates who made last week's cut to be roughly the same later this month, according to media reports. Others on the brink of …
New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race
New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race Less than a week after the first Democratic presidential debates, the race has gone from having a clear frontrunner in former Vice President Joe Biden to now being this close. Make that, thisclose. A new national Quinnipiac University poll, released Tuesday, July 2, shows Biden, who once led the field by around 20 points, now clinging to a two-point lead over California Sen. Kamala Harris, 22 percent to 20 percent. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren follows at 14 percent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is at 13 percent, and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at four percent, according to the po…
Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate?
Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? It's a wrap. The second Democratic Party presidential debate is over and it's time to let us know who you think won. A record field of Democrats is competing to become the party's nominee in 2020. Both debates were broadcast live by NBC-TV, Telemundo and MSNBC. Ten candidates appeared on two consecutive nights. Former Vice President Joe Biden squared off against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and seven other Democrats on Thursday night, June 27. Their exchanges got heated at times, especially when discussion shifted to private health insurance versus "Medicar…