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Former NYPD Commissioner Sues Mayor Adams, Alleges Department Run as ‘Criminal Enterprise’

Former NYPD Commissioner Sues Mayor Adams, Alleges Department Run as ‘Criminal Enterprise’

Former NYPD Commissioner Sues Mayor Adams, Alleges Department Run as ‘Criminal Enterprise’ Former interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and high-ranking NYPD officials, accusing them of operating the police department as a “criminal enterprise.” This explosive suit marks the fifth such legal action in just two weeks, alleging widespread corruption within the department that was condoned by City Hall. Donlon’s lawsuit claims that top NYPD members fabricated promotions, retaliated…

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Former NYPD Head Levels Racketeering Charges Against Mayor Adams, Top Brass

Former NYPD Head Levels Racketeering Charges Against Mayor Adams, Top Brass

Former NYPD Head Levels Racketeering Charges Against Mayor Adams, Top Brass Former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon has filed a bombshell federal racketeering lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and high-ranking police officials, accusing the administration of operating a “criminal enterprise” within city government. The lawsuit, lodged in the Southern District of New York, alleges widespread misconduct including wire fraud, mail fraud, obstruction of justice, and the enrichment of officials through unearned raises and promotions. Donlon’s suit claims that…

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Bombshell Lawsuit: Ex-NYPD Commissioner Accuses Mayor Adams, Top Brass of Racketeering

Bombshell Lawsuit: Ex-NYPD Commissioner Accuses Mayor Adams, Top Brass of Racketeering

Bombshell Lawsuit: Ex-NYPD Commissioner Accuses Mayor Adams, Top Brass of Racketeering A federal lawsuit filed by former interim New York City Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon alleges that the nation’s largest police force operates as a “criminal enterprise” under the direction of Mayor Eric Adams. The explosive complaint claims the NYPD’s senior leadership, including Adams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, Chief of Department John Chell, and former Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard, engaged in a “coordinated pattern of racketeering activity”…

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Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Bid, Setting Up November Rematch

Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Bid, Setting Up November Rematch

Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Bid, Setting Up November Rematch Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially launched an independent bid for New York City mayor on Monday, setting the stage for a November general election rematch against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo’s move comes after his distant second-place finish to Mamdani in the Democratic primary held in June 2025. In a video posted on social media, the 67-year-old Cuomo acknowledged his primary defeat, stating, “Unless you’ve been living…

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NYC Real Estate Giants Brace for Potential Showdown as Mamdani Leads Mayoral Race

NYC Real Estate Giants Brace for Potential Showdown as Mamdani Leads Mayoral Race

NYC Real Estate Giants Brace for Potential Showdown as Mamdani Leads Mayoral Race New York City’s formidable real estate industry is preparing for a significant challenge should Zohran Mamdani ascend to the mayoralty, confidently asserting their resilience. Mamdani, known for his progressive, anti-business stances, secured a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo in last month’s Democratic mayoral primary, positioning him as the leading contender for the November election. This looming clash comes as Manhattan’s commercial real estate sector experiences a robust…

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Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory

Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory

Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory In a significant political upset, Zohran Mamdani has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City Mayor, triumphing over former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in the primary election held yesterday. The democratic socialist candidate won with a decisive 12-point lead in the final ranked-choice round, garnering 56.0% of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 44.0%. The Associated Press called the race, confirming Mamdani’s upstart candidacy, which blended populist ideas with personal…

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Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding

Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding

Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding New York City’s presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, is pushing back against intensified attacks from former President Donald Trump, who labeled him a “pure communist” and threatened to withhold federal funds from the city if Mamdani is elected and doesn’t “do the right thing.” The confrontation unfolded Sunday, June 29, 2025, during interviews on NBC’s Meet the Press and Fox News. Mamdani vehemently denied Trump’s communist allegations, stating,…

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Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Primary Victory Ignites Fierce Opposition, Reshaping General Election Landscape

Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Primary Victory Ignites Fierce Opposition, Reshaping General Election Landscape

Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Primary Victory Ignites Fierce Opposition, Reshaping General Election Landscape Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Wednesday has immediately ignited a sharp divide within the party and among the city’s influential business community. Just hours after his win, centrist Democrats and prominent business leaders convened, strategizing to prevent the Democratic Socialist state assemblymember from securing the mayoralty in November. Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent in the general election, met with…

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Andrew Cuomo to Remain on NYC Mayoral Ballot as Independent After Primary Loss

Andrew Cuomo to Remain on NYC Mayoral Ballot as Independent After Primary Loss

Andrew Cuomo to Remain on NYC Mayoral Ballot as Independent After Primary Loss Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will proceed with his independent bid for New York City Mayor in November, a source close to his campaign confirmed to ABC News. This decision comes despite his concession to rival Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025. Cuomo had qualified to run on the “Fight and Deliver” independent ballot line back in May, a move he previously…

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Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts

Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts

Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts New York City’s political landscape is abuzz following Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral primary, where State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, an upstart from Queens, stands on the cusp of a groundbreaking victory. While final results are still being tabulated, Mamdani has surged ahead of a crowded field, signaling a significant shift in the city’s voter dynamics. Mamdani’s impressive performance, particularly for a 33-year-old democratic socialist, was fueled by a diverse coalition. He saw a…

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