City & State New York – Zellnor Myrie, a state senator from Brooklyn, has emerged as the second Democrat vying to run against Eric Adams for the mayoral position in New York City. Myrie is preparing to launch a mayoral bid, gearing up to challenge Adams in the upcoming election. Myrie has signaled his intentions by setting up an exploratory committee to assess the feasibility of his potential run for mayor. This move positions him …
Lexington, Kentucky – Sydney Shaffer, a high school student from Scott County, was honored with the 2024 Smoke-free Youth Advocate of the Year Award in a ceremony hosted by Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. This recognition highlights Shaffer’s dedication to promoting smoke-free policies and advocating for a healthier community. The event, organized by the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy, celebrated Shaffer’s efforts in raising awareness about the dangers of smoking and the importance of creating smoke-free …
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD commissioner are commending members of the city’s police force for swiftly apprehending a suspected serial stabber. The suspect, 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur, is accused of attacking five people and is being linked to a possible sixth case. He was seen in surveillance images wearing his hospital ID and a lanyard at the time of the attacks. Rigueur, who authorities say just moved to Queens from Suffolk County, …
DOLTON, Ill. – Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has taken on a new role as a paid investigator in Dolton, Illinois. Less than a year after leaving public office, Lightfoot is now tasked with delving into the town’s multi-million dollar deficit and allegations of misconduct by Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, expressed her commitment to conducting a thorough investigation without bias. She emphasized the importance of following the facts and refraining from …
Baltimore, Maryland – In the early hours of a Tuesday morning, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott received a call from the city’s fire chief informing him of a catastrophic event: the Key Bridge had collapsed after being struck by a massive ship. Quickly donning his official Baltimore city jacket, Scott rushed to the scene, alerting other authorities along the way as he witnesses the devastation caused by the 985-foot ship, the Dali. As the city was …
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a pay raise for rideshare drivers approved by the City Council, leading to a potential showdown with major rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. The companies have threatened to leave the city and possibly the state, citing the pay hike as a reason for their impending departure on May 1. Frey swiftly called for a special council meeting to override his veto and prepare for the consequences …