#Democrats claim veto-proof majority in the New York state Senate

#Democrats claim veto-proof majority in the New York state Senate

“#Democrats claim veto-proof majority in the New York state Senate” Democratic leaders of the state Senate claimed a major victory Monday saying their party’s candidates have secured a veto-proof majority — potentially giving them more leverage with fellow Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo in crafting the state budget, tax policy and other legislation. Senate Majority Leader…

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#Progressives’ elitist college-debt plan and other commentary

#Progressives’ elitist college-debt plan and other commentary

“#Progressives’ elitist college-debt plan and other commentary” Economist: Left’s Elitist College-Debt Plan “Progressive calls for President-elect Joe Biden to forgive student debt in his first 100 days of office should be ignored in lieu of a more moderate proposal: forgiveness capped at $5,000 of debt,” argues Beth Akers at The Wall Street Journal. The reality…

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#Violent Rikers inmate took physician hostage for 3 hours: lawsuit

#Violent Rikers inmate took physician hostage for 3 hours: lawsuit

“#Violent Rikers inmate took physician hostage for 3 hours: lawsuit” A violent Rikers Island inmate awaiting trial for murder kidnapped and held hostage a physician’s assistant for three hours, threatening to “chew his face off,” according to a new Manhattan federal lawsuit. Jorge Villalobos, a 30-year veteran of the notorious Queens jail’s medical clinic, filed…

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#Cam Newton not discussing his Patriots future

#Cam Newton not discussing his Patriots future

“#Cam Newton not discussing his Patriots future” There are just six games left on Cam Newton’s one-year deal with the Patriots, and it’s unclear if the veteran quarterback hopes to stay in New England. During an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Monday, Newton was asked directly if he has interest in staying…

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