The Trump-allied Freedom 250 organization's "Great American State Fair," promoted as the centerpiece of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, has drawn widespread criticism after a series of logistical problems, weather disruptions, and questions about attendance overshadowed the event.
President Donald Trump praised the celebration on social media, describing it as "packed with happy people" and highlighting the July 4 fireworks and military displays. However, journalists, photographers, and many attendees reported a much different picture, pointing to sparse crowds, operational issues, and repeated disruptions.
5 กรกฎาคม 2026
A Guyanese-American congressional candidate took direct aim at two well-known political figures this week during a candidate forum hosted by the Grand Street Democrats and Three Bridges Democrats, sharpening contrasts in what is shaping up to be a closely watched primary contest.
18 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026
As election season ramps up in Richmond Hill, organizers along Liberty Avenue say they are confronting a challenge that rarely appears in campaign mailers but regularly surfaces in private conversations: internal rivalries that can fracture turnout, volunteer networks, and fundraising in a neighborhood trying to translate cultural visibility into political power.
8 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026
In the final months of his tenure as New York City Comptroller, Brad Lander has drawn renewed scrutiny over how the city’s sprawling public pension system is invested — particularly in companies with ties to Israel.
20 มกราคม 2026
In a Democratic primary that could help define the future direction of the party locally and nationally, support for Israel and related foreign policy questions have emerged as central dividing lines — energizing grassroots movements, sharpening candidate contrasts, and reshaping traditional political alliances across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
6 มกราคม 2026