Bloomberg Pivots to Attacking NRA When Asked About Stop-and-Frisk

2020 hopeful follows pattern of liberals pivoting to gun control in tight spots

David Rutz
December 6, 2019 3:15 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Friday called for taking on the National Rifle Association when pressed on his prior support for stop-and-frisk, continuing a pattern of liberals invoking gun control when in a tight spot.

Bloomberg Trashes NYC Gun Regulation He Defended As Mayor

About-face comes as Supreme Court hears Second Amendment challenge to travel restriction

Stephen Gutowski
December 3, 2019 2:05 PM

Presidential contender Michael Bloomberg on Sunday called New York City's restriction on where gun owners can transport their guns "unnecessary," despite defending the same restriction when he was mayor.

Under Progressive Policing, Transit Crime Surges in NYC, SF

BART, MTA see shocking rise in harassment, assault, and violence

San Francisco Board Of Supervisors To Vote On Banning Facial-Recognition Technology

Charles Fain Lehman
December 1, 2019 5:00 AM

On opposite sides of the country, crime is spiking in public transit systems, as both New York City and San Francisco struggle with a surge in harassment, assault, and even major violence.

Report: De Blasio Ordered NYPD Security Team to Drive Son to College

Previously directed detail to help his daughter move

Graham Piro
October 28, 2019 2:20 PM

New York mayor and failed presidential candidate Bill de Blasio ordered his New York police security detail to drive his son to Yale University on multiple occasions.

Supreme Court Refuses to Throw Out New York Gun Rights Case

Rejects NYC's attempted legal dodge

Stephen Gutowski
October 8, 2019 9:30 AM

The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it would not dismiss a gun rights case against New York City, rejecting the city's request.

Ocasio-Cortez Inspired by Man’s ‘Sci-Fi’ Proposal to Replace NYC’s Subway

Nic Rowan
October 3, 2019 6:53 PM

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) on Thursday called a man's "sci-fi" proposal for a "high concept" monorail system around Queens an "inspiring" example of what the Green New Deal could accomplish.

De Blasio Ends Presidential Campaign

‘It's clear to me that's a high bar and it's one that I'm not going to be able to meet’

Elizabeth Matamoros
September 20, 2019 11:10 AM

Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that he is ending his presidential campaign.

Son of 9/11 Victim Criticizes Omar at Ground Zero Ceremony

'Madam, objectively speaking, we know who and what was done'

Nic Rowan
September 11, 2019 1:15 PM

A man speaking at a ceremony memorializing the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on Wednesday criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) for her comments in March that "some people did something" on 9/11.

URBAN MENACE: Cyclists Are Terrorizing the Streets of NYC

Freak-bodied mayor doesn't care

Andrew Stiles
September 3, 2019 2:10 PM

Bill de Blasio, the freak-bodied mayor of New York City, is hell-bent on implementing his "bike-friendly" agenda, consequences be damned.

De Blasio Only Worked 7 Hours During the Month of His Presidential Campaign Launch

De Blasio had 50 meetings and 152 city events scheduled in May 2018

Cameron Cawthorne
September 3, 2019 10:05 AM

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio only worked seven hours at City Hall during the month of May when he launched his presidential campaign, according to a new report.