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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a win for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, her bill looking to combat the thievery of tax refund checks passed through Congress’ House of Representatives Monday.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) called the recent national security breach a “learning experience” that needs to be addressed. She was referring to the incident in which the Trump administration’s top security officials inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal group chat where they disclosed classified war plans.
Photo courtesy of Aviator Sports and Events Center
Following management’s announcement that indoor facilities of Aviator Sports and Events Center at Floyd Bennett Field will be closing April 14, some elected officials have raised their voices and are trying to keep the space open.
The shutdown is scheduled because the sports center’s current contract with the National Park Service, which administers Floyd Bennett Field, is expiring, according to Aviator management.
Dozens of lawmakers, residents and community groups are suing the Big Apple over its controversial “City of Yes” housing plan – in a move to overturn Mayor Eric Adams’ marquee initiative.
A long-term effort to construct a women’s history Smithsonian in the nation’s capital is gaining new steam with both Democrats and Republicans supporting a measure to dedicate space on the National Mall for the museum.
The Big Apple’s controversial law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections was struck down by the state’s highest court Thursday.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R – Staten Island/South Brooklyn) is working to pass legislation to end the government testing on animals for medically unnecessary procedures.
The Trump administration says it is pulling the plug on New York City's controversial congestion pricing toll, just weeks after it started, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it in place.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Trump administration has made a move to end New York City’s congestion pricing program.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation publicized a letter pulling federal approval for the controversial tolling program.
In the letter, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul that the Federal Highway Administration would be rescinding approval for the program.
On the heels of the Trump administration announcing Wednesday that it is moving to end congestion pricing in New York City, Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a fierce critic of the toll, joined NY1 to air her thoughts on the decision.