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Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts celebrating Oct. 7 attacks - jewishinsider.com/2026/03/zohran…

Foreign tourism to NYC expected to see ‘devastating’ $4B drop this year according to industry experts trib.al/Xk1TtI3

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🚨EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Sources Expose Glass House Cronyism Behind Bombshell Lawsuit By @LeeroyPress A sweeping lawsuit filed by former NYPD officials—including ex-Chief of Detectives James Essig, Assistant Chief Christopher McCormack, and former Chief Matthew Pontillo—accuses the Adams administration and senior NYPD leadership of cronyism, retaliation, and political interference. But multiple NYPD sources tell me the story isn’t so one-sided. In fact, some of those making accusations may have personally benefited from the same internal favoritism they now criticize. “They’re calling it cronyism now, but a lot of this was happening on their watch too,” one NYPD source told me. “You can’t throw stones in a glass house.” The lawsuit largely centers around decisions made during former Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell’s tenure. But her name is noticeably absent from the filing. “Sewell was in charge when most of this happened,” a source pointed out. “If this was about retaliation or bad practices, how come she’s not being held accountable?” James Essig, who led the Detective Bureau, is now claiming retaliation for raising internal concerns. However, several NYPD sources provided examples of what they describe as “clear favoritism” under his leadership: One of Essig’s sons was arrested while on probation and assigned to a Queens gang unit while still on modified duty—he is now a detective. Another son reportedly moved from precinct duty to Central Robbery Squad and then Major Case Squad in just 3.5 years, a track many officers wait a decade or more to even consider. Essig also allegedly promoted the sons of retired chiefs and former commissioners into the Detective Bureau after just two years on the job. “This wasn’t about merit—those assignments were greased,” said another source. “Now they’re crying foul?” Adding to the frustration, I spoke with another officer who described a very different experience. “I’ve made hundreds of arrests. I’ve worked my ass off for years and still haven’t been promoted,” the officer said. “It’s not about hard work anymore. If you don’t know the right person, you’re invisible.” Chief Pontillo’s claim of retaliation is also being questioned. Sources tell me his removal stemmed from an inability to effectively work with the federally appointed monitor. “The guy was stalling everything,” one internal source claimed. “When the new chief came in and created Compliance Stat, things finally started moving.” Assistant Chief Christopher McCormack is also named in the suit. His daughter reportedly landed back-to-back elite assignments—Bronx Narcotics, CEIS, and the Federal Strike Force—all within four years of service. She also had two take-home cars during that time. “That kind of access doesn’t just happen,” said one officer. “There are people with 15 years on the job still waiting for one car.” While the lawsuit accuses current leadership of backdoor promotions and power plays, the same insiders say that favoritism was alive and well under the plaintiffs' leadership, too. “This isn’t about justice—it’s about sour grapes,” a source added. “They’re mad they’re no longer calling the shots.” As the case heads to court and the headlines continue to roll out, it’s clear the story is more complicated than it seems. What’s being framed as whistleblower retaliation may, according to NYPD sources, be just a changing of the guard—one that has ruffled feathers of those used to operating without accountability. For licensing email viralnewsnyc@gmail.com

This is disgraceful from @ChancellorCUNY & CUNY trustees Fatima Mousa Mohammed’s remarks are not hate speech. Classifying rightful criticism of Israeli settler colonialism, Zionism, & the NYPD as such is an act of political cowardice, all to pacify the worst right wing impulses

Black voters will likely dismiss the recent chatter as noisy foolishness. @ZohranKMamdani, born in Uganda and named after Nkrumah, majored in Africana studies, worked as a rapper and easily carried Harlem and Bed-Stuy in the primary. Dude is obviously welcome at the cookout.

Zohran Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application nytimes.com/2025/07/03/nyr…

Hey @50cent, make it a one-way ticket to Fantasyland, he’ll fit right in. It’s the only place rent is optional, vibes are currency, and your parents still cover your deductible.