Maybe it’s me, maybe I’m old fashioned, but if a grown-ass man simply refuses to abide by a judge’s order to keep his mouth shut when it comes to attacking the witnesses in his criminal trial, he’s probably not fit to serve as President of the United States.

I mean, right?

NYC COPTER CRISIS: hey pols … Mayor Eric Adams Governor Kathy Hochul … does THIS somehow NOT seem excessive to you? Do you live in a neighborhood with CONSTANT copter noise? Gale A. Brewer Lincoln Restler Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal Erik Bottcher

I know from experience that 600 staffers means a world of difference in the day-to-day park experience. New Yorkers for Parks and Shekar Krishnan will keep pushing until NYC Parks budget is fully funded and New Yorkers have the parks they deserve.

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Ciao for now, cherries! 🌸 CherryWatch 2024 is wrapping up for the season.

Thank you for following along with CherryWatch this spring! Find the final blossoms falling to the ground creating pink carpets along Cherry Esplanade and Cherry Walk in the coming days.

NEW: Judge Merchan addresses Trump directly regarding his continued violations of the gag order-
“It appears that the 1,000 fines are not serving as a deterrent.”
“The last thing I want to do is to put you in jail. You are the former president of the United States, and possibly…

Adrian Benepe NYCEDC StoptheChop In Brooklyn Bridge Park, I stopped for a few moments to listen to the beautiful song coming from a migratory catbird, only to have it completely drowned out by a low flying helicopter, and then another one. Horrific and anxiety inducing.

Adrian Benepe NYCEDC StoptheChop N718WA - just had to fly sooooo low that the altitude registered at “0”. FAA Safety Briefing 🛩️🪂🚁 I’m sure there were some boats out on the Hudson on a beautiful day. How is this SAFE & OK? FAA Safety Briefing 🛩️🪂🚁

Nap NYC StoptheChop Adrian Benepe No 🚁’s please!!!! Let’s protect our wildlife!! New York City Council Council Member Amanda Farías Council Member Lincoln Restler Rafael Salamanca, Jr. NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera NYCEDC

Another Saturday in NYC destroyed by NYCEDC as at least 6 tourist helicopters fly nonstop loops over Brooklyn & all of southern/western Manhattan—& NJ riverfront communities. This is our city leaders waging environmental damage on its residents, homes, & parks: StoptheChop

Michael Little He wasn’t that hard to find. Truthfully if he stays in the south he’ll probably be fine. 😞

He'll enjoy explaining this in job interviews for the rest of his life.

Heat Map of today’s 🚁 “tour” flts of only N406TD! Multiple flights today! Noise or Air pollution a concern yet? ⁦Chuck Schumer⁩ ⁦Kirsten Gillibrand⁩ ⁦Senator Bob Menendez⁩ ⁦Sen. Mike Gianaris⁩ cc: ⁦StoptheChop⁩ ⁦Council Member Amanda Farías⁩ ⁦New York City Council⁩

And she was arrested for it. That arrest was part of the plan, not something the movement whined about. They welcomed the arrest as part of the larger plan.

Congratulations to Mayor Bloomberg on this tremendous honor. Mayor Bloomberg could have relaxed after leaving office. Instead, he immediately jumped in as a mentor & supporter for America’s mayors. That effort has made a difference to millions of Americans & deserves recognition.

I’ve repeatedly stated that Hamas, at any point, could end this catastrophe.

Want peace in Gaza?

Where are the campus protests demanding Hamas to take this ceasefire deal?

Tents and chants won’t end this, but Hamas could.

Putin had 3 weapons against Ukraine. First was the Russian army, and that has been mauled. Second was Russian gas, and that has failed. Which leaves only the last, Donald Trump and Putin's other allies in US politics

For those keeping score at home, congestion pricing ➡️ fewer private cars ➡️ less traffic ➡️ reduced travel for those who are still driving. That's a benefit for those pay.

Investment in regional transit also benefits everyone in the area. But I wouldn't expect nuance from OP.

The week ended on a very high note for the DA's office.
I cannot stress enough how much of a big fat nail in the coffin Hope Hicks was to the Trump criminal defense -- she makes it incontrovertible - from a Trump loyalist- that Trump was 100% aware of the hush money agreement,…

Hope Hicks Publicly Broke With Trump Today, He’s Furious politizoom.com/hope-hicks-pub…

A deep honor for Mike Bloomberg to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden. It was a privilege & honor for me to serve for 11 years in Mayor Bloomberg's administration, which was a 'Golden Age' for #parks and open space in NYC under his inspired leadership.