Brian Herda

Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.  Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They want relief from the affordability crisis. They want peace. I am focused on making sure that every New Yorker is safe. I have been in contact with our Police Commissioner and emergency management officials. We are taking proactive steps, including increasing coordination across agencies and enhancing patrols of sensitive locations out of an abundance of caution. Additionally, I want to speak directly to Iranian New Yorkers: you are part of the fabric of this city — you are our neighbors, small business owners, students, artists, workers, and community leaders. You will be safe here.

NEW: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says the NBA game-rigging mafia-linked scandal uncovered by the FBI is President Trump's revenge, says this is only the beginning. "Don't be surprised that the WNBA is next on his list." "Because when you've got all of these protests that have been going on out there and people that have been protesting against him and what have you, this man is coming. He’s coming." What a horrible take.

Meet Judge Bentley Price. He released Alexander Dickey after just 410 days of a 1,825 day sentence. 22.5% Dickey was in prison for 3rd degree burglary (downgraded from 1st degree) It was his 39th arrest and 25th felony. He left prison and murdered Logan Federico. Insane.