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Woke NY House members, including AOC, Jamaal Bowman, accused of spreading 'hate' by pushing to scrap Columbus Day
An Italian-American civic group accused five woke New York House members of spreading "hate" by co-sponsoring legislation that would eliminate Christopher Columbus Day as a federal holiday and replace it with...
NY Dems are already lining up behind Kamala Harris to replace Biden — with these big exceptions
"The winds are not just blowing toward Vice President Kamala Harris. It's a hurricane for Kamala Harris for president," said Manhattan Democratic leader Keith Wright.
NY Gov. Hochul says 'hell no' she doesn't want post in Biden admin as she sticks by embattled prez as Dem nominee
Hochul, who says she is running for reelection in 2026, made it clear she has no interest in leaving the Governor’s mansion.
Anti-Israel vandals target Congressman Gregory Meeks' Queens home
"Some people scribbled graffiti on the house and left," a source said.
Anti-Israel NJ House candidate who was denied access to '23 White House event believes he's on terror watchlist
Mohamed Khairullah -- an anti-Israel "Squad" member running in a Democratic primary Tuesday in northern New Jersey -- was denied security clearance to a White House event last year.
Dems ready to nominate ex-Rep. Suozzi to reclaim expelled Santos seat
The Democratic Party by mid-week will nominate a candidate to run in the special election to replace George Santos — and it's all but certain to be former Congressman Tom...
My big fat Meeks scandal: Inside Dem pol's cozy connection with Russia ahead of Ukraine war
Meeks, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, once lobbied hard to remove impediments to trade with Russia.
Adrienne Adams to be next Council Speaker with majority support
Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams has secured support among a majority of the returning and incoming City Council members -- enough to make her the next speaker.
Jewish leaders slam Rep. Meeks courting anti-Israel Dems over Speaker's race
Democratic Party insiders said Meeks fielded calls from pro-Israel activists -- including those from his home turf -- who complained about the courtship with the DSA.
Eric Adams needs to pick his battles — speaker fight is a must but hiring Philip Banks may not be
Sometimes, you need to pick your fights: Adams needs to think carefully about whether bringing in Phillip Banks will help make him an effective mayor, or create a crippling distraction...
Rep. Meeks joins anti-Israel socialists to push Council speaker pick: sources
Queens County Democratic Party boss Rep. Gregory Meeks is joining forces with socialist, anit-Israel-leaning elected officials to block Mayor-elect Eric Adams from installing Francisco Moya as City Council speaker, The...
State Dept. urged to use 'leverage' to secure Yemen hostages' release
The Committee, led by Ranking Member Rep. Michael McCaul and chairman Gregory Meeks urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to “exercise all available leverage to secure the release.”
Queens could be kingmaker in electing next NY governor
Queens could be king in deciding the Democratic primary race for governor — prompting incumbent Kathy Hochul and challenger Letitia James to shower attention on its voters.
Queens Rep. Meeks too close to 'repressive' Guyana regime, critics say
Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks is cozying up to a "repressive regime" in Guyana, claims a former political prisoner.
Mayoral candidate McGuire supports lifting charter-school cap
Democratic mayoral candidate Ray McGuire wants to expand the number of New York City charter schools, he told The Post on Sunday. "We need to give our children the best...
Rep. Meeks won't back Biden infrastructure plan without SALT cap repeal
Queens Congressman Greg Meeks said Sunday he won't back President Biden's infrastructure package unless it includes a repeal of the federal $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions approved...
Jay-Z, Nas, Diddy — and now Dem leader Rep. Meeks backs McGuire for mayor
Mayoral candidate Ray McGuire's long-shot bid to run City Hall is getting another big endorsement boost, this time in Queens, where he's reeling in the support of the borough's Democratic...
Rep. Meeks reportedly vying for Eliot Engel's Foreign Affairs chairmanship
With Rep. Eliot Engel facing apparent defeat in the New York primary, Democrats have already begun jostling behind closed doors to replace the chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs...
Mean new deal: 'Deadbeat' AOC rakes in a bundle but won't share with Dems
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has raked in oodles of campaign cash, but the Democratic socialist darling has been a real penny-pincher when it comes to spreading the wealth to the House’s...
The only way to beat the Queens Democratic machine
The Queens Democratic machine is up to its old tricks, using its power to all but select the next borough president, voters be damned. But don’t bet on progressives aligned...