Todd Crawford
Kentucky Coal Plant Collapses, Killing One and Trapping Another
On Nov. 1, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshar issued an emergency order for Martin County, Kentucky after a 10-story coal preparation plant that was in the process of being salvaged, collapsed killing one worker and trapping...
‘This is a public health issue‘; NYS Lawmakers Call for a Further Crackdown on Illegal Pot Dispensaries
On Oct. 30, during a legislative hearing on the legal cannabis industry in New York State, Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, representative for the 27th State Senate District, took the time to reveal nearly a dozen illegal...
NY: Assemblyman Lester Chang Holds Town Hall Meeting in Brooklyn
On Oct.24 Assemblyman for New York State’s 49th district, Lester Chang, held a town hall meeting at New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York to discuss a number of issues impacting the community and...
Majority of New Yorkers Believe Migrant Crisis ‘Will Destroy NYC,’ Siena College Poll
According to a poll published on Oct. 24 by the Siena College Research Institute, the majority of New Yorkers believe the migrant crisis, currently gripping the Big Apple, “will destroy New York City.” The poll...
‘What a scam!’: Elon Musk Calls for NewsGuard to Be Disbanded
On Oct. 19, Elon Musk, citing a post by Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online (FFFO), called for NewsGuard, a rating system for news and information websites, to be “disbanded immediately.” ...
‘We can do better together’: Max Fisher Vying to Be Virginia’s State Delegate for District 8
This coming November 7 registered voters in Virginia’s District 8 will be asked to elect a State Delegate and on the ballot is Republican Max Fisher who will be squaring off against Democrat incumbent Irene...
House Fails to Elect New Speaker After Two Votes, Continuing Legislative Paralysis
On Oct. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives, in its second vote on the matter, failed to elect a new speaker after GOP favorite, Jim Jordan, was unable to win the 217 votes needed to...
Biden Administration May Ease Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil Sector
According to the Washington Post, the Biden administration is considering easing sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector should Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, agree to hold competitive elections in 2024. Citing two people familiar with the matter,...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative Under Scrutiny Ahead of 10 Year Anniversary
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), known on the mainland as the “One Belt One Road,” is currently celebrating its 10 year anniversary. The global infrastructure development strategy was adopted by China’s communist government in...
Trump on Trial: What to Know About Trump’s Legal Woes in New York State
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is in court again, defending himself against a $250 million lawsuit as well as a number of other charges related to his past real estate dealings in New York state...
US Lawmakers Pledge Support for Israel as Backing for Ukraine Comes Into Question
Many U.S. lawmakers were quick to pledge support for Israel following terrorist attacks on the country by the Palestinian extremist organization Hamas, which runs Gaza. However, the combined burden of supporting Ukraine in its effort...
California Sen. Feinstein, Advocate of US-China Engagement, Dead at 90
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at her home in Washington on Sept. 28, her office has confirmed. She was 90. In a statement, President Joe Biden called Feinstein “a pioneering American,” a “true trailblazer,” and...