#NY Democrats block bill that would rename Mario M. Cuomo Bridge as Tappan Zee

#NY Democrats block bill that would rename Mario M. Cuomo Bridge as Tappan Zee

“NY Democrats block bill that would rename Mario M. Cuomo Bridge as Tappan Zee” Assembly Democrats have blocked Republican-sponsored legislation that sought to rename the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge as the Tappan Zee Bridge. Assemblyman Michael Lawler (R-Rockland) suspects his party affiliation led Transportation Committee Chair Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) to block the bill from moving…

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#Like Adams, Jumaane Williams gets tax extension from IRS

#Like Adams, Jumaane Williams gets tax extension from IRS

“Like Adams, Jumaane Williams gets tax extension from IRS” Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the city’s second-highest ranking official, has gotten a six-month extension from federal authorities on filing his tax returns — and won’t say when he’ll make them public before the Democratic primary as he challenges Gov. Kathy Hochul. Williams disclosed his extension in…

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#France’s next threat and other commentary

#France’s next threat and other commentary

“France’s next threat and other commentary” Foreign desk: France’s Next Threat “Bof! That useful French word — an older and slightly less irritating version of the American-English ‘meh’ — is how many people feel about the re-election of Emmanuel Macron,” reports The Spectator’s Freddy Gray. “He isn’t loved,” with a job-approval rating around 41%. But…

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