John F. Manning

@FDNYchic @CMNantashaW We could easily reduce the City's budget by $5 billion by simply eliminating nonsense. For the next $5 billion we have to do our homework. Screwing the retirees and active out of quality healthcare is a scheme to generate executives bonuses.

@CMNantashaW Correct. There are places we can reduce spending that won’t impact services. no-bid contracts are citywide. Every single one of them should be reviewed. I’ve shown we are paying a former commissioner $500/hr, & a mediator $7500/day. We can fix this & still get work done.

If your entire budget analysis is “tax the rich,” you may not actually understand the budget. That’s exactly why we need a more transparent process and a more informed public debate. I’ve always supported progressive taxation btw, but that can’t be the only thing we discuss.

@FDNYchic They are on the public formula bottle! We need the 5,000 new police officers and EMT Parity. Real people who are serving the public good!

The post read the future & saw this when no one else did. Former OLR commish Robert W Linn retired from a $236k salary hired his own firm in a no bid contract & he make $500/hr. He hired current commish who kept the status quo nypost.com/2014/07/19/lab… thecity.nyc/2021/08/15/ret…

@AlbaneseNYC I suspect the long overdue bear market has arrived. If so a great time to start dollar cost averaging into the S&P 500 Index. I wouldn't invest a lump sum before a 20% or so decline.

Another horrible day on Wall Street

@AlbaneseNYC @realDonaldTrump I remember Nixon going from extremely popular to completely friendless. Severe recession kicked off by the OPEC Oil embargo resulting in DEMS winning the midterms.

.@realDonaldTrump now saying that the Iran war is over but none of his so called & shifting objectives have been achieved. A total disaster! Trump is also saying that he wants to take over the Stait of Hormuz which of course will not end the war.

@FDNYFC Dear Commissioner, Resolving the EMT parity issue and back contract; where are we on that? I don't think it will go through without making a scene. Thanks, John Manning, Bay Ridge.

Here at the FDNY, we #NeverForget. That is why every class of Probationary EMTs visits the 9/11 Memorial & Museum ahead of their graduation from the FDNY EMS Academy at Fort Totten. It's a reminder of the Supreme Sacrifice our members made that tragic day.

@Maria4Dist6 An open and nonpartisan primary for the 3 Citywide offices and the Council seats as well is just what the City needs. The looney-left vs. the Tump groupies everything agenda - enough is enough!

NYC is the largest city in the country. Other large cities, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago employ some form of open or nonpartisan primary in municipal elections. The vast majority of cities do so as well. Franchising every voter should not be controversial. Last year’s Charter Revision Commission approved putting this issue on the ballot in last November’s election, and then withdrew it at the last minute, giving in to pressure from WFP and DSA. A commission was reinstated, but the pressure to keep this issue out of the hands of voters continues. As reported in @CityAndStateNY : “If Mamdani continues to refuse to provide funding, the commission is seeking additional ways to proceed – like accepting private donations and other resources to fund its operations. Some supporters of open primaries have approached the commission on their own, expressing interest in how they might help. Maria Danzilo, a lawyer and executive director of One City Rising, said the organization is willing to help fundraise donations from the public to support the commission’s work should Mamdani not offer any help. “When people want change, and they want good government, I believe they’ll step up and do that,” she said, adding that while she’s reached out to commission members, she hasn’t heard back yet.  “ @OneCityRisingNY @veteransunited @OpenPrimaryUSA @savetheuws @nycopenprimary @studentsforop @katherinegehl

@FDNYchic As a policy decision and objective, Bloomberg wanted to make the career civil service irrevelent and anachronistic. He had a fantasy of out-of-town yuppies and management by data analytics. It was a disaster.

2009. Every Mayor said there was an Economic Crisis! They proposed budget cuts, or tried to settle gaps on the backs of workers. At the end of Bloomberg in 2014, most 152 unions were left without a contract some going back to 2008 leaving workers without increases or retro #NYCAnnualBudgetKabukiDance

@JCats2013 @CurtisSliwa @77WABCradio Curtis moving to one of the Districts where he is a vote-getter and running for Council or Assembly? The City's power establishment giving us a candidate on a platter - can it be someone who really wants to be a reformer? After 80 years, LaGuardia remains the gold standard.

.@CurtisSliwa For the record @77WABCradio gave you approximately 180 days of unlimited airtime when you were running for mayor which is invaluable. We gave you unlimited access until we had a formal complaint from Joseph Hernandez and we satisfied his needs. 17 days before the election, we followed the concern of the majority of New Yorkers including Republicans, Independents and common sense people that would rather have a democrat versus a socialist. For the record: 180 days of unlimited access to the public vs. 17 days when there was no hope. After the election, even though your remarks about WABC were unwarranted, I publicly only made positive remarks about you. John Catsimatidis CEO

@Maria4Dist6 @OneCityRisingNY Thomas Jefferson pushed hard for a phase-out of slavery.

Happy Presidents Day. God Bless America and God Bless New York. @OneCityRisingNY

@FDNYFC @FDNY Dear Commissioner, Will we move forward with the FDNY EMT Parity issue and back contract? The hyperbole of the annual budget dance is no reason not to. Also, speak with @FDNYchic about protecting your troops from lesser health plans.

On Wednesday, I was proud to swear in First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn and Chief of Staff Fabricio Caro. They represent the best of what our Department has to offer, and I know they are the perfect fit for these roles.    Dan brings more than two decades of experience with the FDNY—21 years of service that includes several promotions and a wealth of expertise. Before that, he served six years as a police officer, dedicating his career to protecting the people of this city.    Fabricio is a strategic thinker, a steady presence, and someone who understands that effective leadership is as much about listening as it is about decision-making. He is gritty and unafraid of hard work – logging countless hours doing community outreach for fire safety education and building alliances and relationships along the way.    Congratulations to you both! I know you will make this Department proud.

@AlbaneseNYC @nytimes @ericadamsfornyc When used to the good life, the prospect of 5 years+ incarceration can focus your mind. I believe he will flip if they build a strong case.

.@nytimes reporting that grand jury is hearing evidence on Brooklyn power broker Frank Carone. Frank a close associate of @ericadamsfornyc, BilldeBlasio & Brooklyn political organization knows where the bodies are buried. If he ever flipped there would be an avalanche of indictments

@nycpix @CMShaunAbreu @SpeakerMenin Imagine if the entire mass transit system; trains, stations and buses were scrubbed twice a week with hot water and disinfectant. We can create a "Clean Team" of people who want the job with civil service ratings, pay and benefits.

@CMShaunAbreu @SpeakerMenin Can you start by cleaning up the disgusting 96th Street 1,2,3? Same crazy guy and druggies everyday Impossible that you don’t know this. Does it mean you simply don’t care?

It’s the honor of a lifetime to be Majority Leader and Chair of the Transportation Committee, and I’m humbled by @SpeakerMenin’s confidence in me taking on these roles. I’m ready to help lead as we address the issues that matter most in making our city more affordable.

@nycpix A fabulous mass transit system that was also clean and safe - they have them in many cities.

Changed train car 3x last night uptown 2 at 10 pm Why? Ppl camped out, terrible smell and one car had a guy w pants half off doing God knows what in the corner Wasn’t even cold out So much worse on frigid nights

@Maria4Dist6 @Jgcollins_NYC Di Blasio did two things right. Getting the ball rolling with pre-K and appointing Margaret Garnett as DOI Commissioner. There's no reason for the DOI Commissioner to report to the Public Advocate.

It’s definitely a governance issue. I’m not sure even the public advocate has the objectivity to manage the department. Perhaps it needs to be in office like the district attorneys : “New York's District Attorneys (DAs) are independently elected officials, so they primarily report to the voters in their specific county (like Manhattan, Brooklyn, etc.) who elect them, rather than a single superior, though they are subject to state laws, the NY Attorney General's oversight in certain areas, and a statewide Prosecutorial Conduct Commission for ethical issues. They have significant discretion in their local prosecutions, but the Governor can appoint replacements if a vacancy occurs.”

This is not a good sign. Zohran decides NOT to reappoint Jocelyn Strauber, the Department of Investigation commissioner who was responsible for the corruption probe and charges brought against the Adams administration and several of its key leaders. She was appointed by Adams and nevertheless pursued Adams and the Administration, demonstrating her independence. She is just who we need, especially given Zohran’s lack of experience and the fact he is appointing people who do not seem to be carefully vetted for conflicts and other red flags. NYC needs a serious investigator like Jocely Strauber. We need an incorruptible, independent leader who is not afraid of anyone, to make sure our elected officials are on the up and up. An honest and transparent government must have checks and balances. @OneCityRisingNY calls for an appointment of someone of Ms. Strauber’s caliber as soon as possible. We hope the city council and other leaders demand the same. @GaleBrewerNYC @JulieMenin @savetheuws @GovKathyHochul @ycinnewyork @queens_parents @TheRealSPONY @SallyGold @nypost @InnaVernikov thecity.nyc/2026/01/08/joc…

@Maria4Dist6 Jocelyn did a marvelous job. Thank God for Margaret Garnett! She turned around an agency and made it excellent again!

@CMDMCarr Republicans, Conservatives united with moderates and an Open Primary will get us back on track. Bloomberg's disastrous 3rd term empowered the looney-left and discredited us. Scapegoating and vilifying the civil service and going bananas with stop & frisk.

“My goal is to be a voice for Republican, conservative and moderate, middle-of-the road New Yorkers, people who believe in common sense policies, and I think that job has never been more necessary since the election of Mayor Mamdani.” nypost.com/2026/01/10/us-…

@FDNYchic @NycRetirees @NYCCouncil $600 million in executive bonuses for Aetna and the "consultants". A dishonest scheme from the beginning.

Sharing audit findings is not harassment. It’s accountability. AUDIT FINDING: MLC moved @NYCRetirees to Medicare Dis-Advantage to infuse $600M into a misused fund knowing they diminished healthcare & it wasn't fixing the problem! They used us & misrepresented it to @NYCCouncil

@FDNYchic @SpeakerMenin @NYCCouncil @NycRetirees Madam Speaker, Please meet with @FDNYchic at your earliest convenience. The City Retirees Organization are dedicated civil servants who have the City's best interests at heart! John

@SpeakerMenin @NYCCouncil Congratulations Speaker Menin. @NycRetirees looks forward to working with you.

So immensely grateful for my family, colleagues, and friends — and to be your @NYCCouncil Speaker.

@KingsCountyGOP @DMCarr @InnaVernikov Are you going to move on Bill 1096 and work with @FDNYchic and the City retirees?

BROOKLYN IN THE HOUSE! BIG Congratulations to Brooklyn Council members, the new Minority Leader of the New York City Council, Councilman @DMCarr and the new Minority Whip @InnaVernikov. We know you both will continue to make Brooklyn Republicans proud!!

@Maria4Dist6 There has been a neo-Marxist thing going around for some time. This is the local version of it.

Cea Weaver is a crackpot and a racist and has to go. She does not belong within a thousand miles of any government position. I would love to hear her say these nutty words to all those volunteers Mamdani claims to have recruited. I would bet these mostly middle class white kids from the suburbs will not be happy to hear Cea wants to seize Mom and Dad’s house and leave them all in the dirt. This woman is a menace. @OneCityRisingNY @ericadamsfornyc @savetheuws @RezaC1 @katiewr31413491 @KathleenWood730 @ManhttnFoodProj