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De Blasio downplays connection between spike in coronavirus cases in young New Yorkers and protests

July 15, 2020

De Blasio downplays connection between spike in coronavirus cases in young New Yorkers and protests

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said there are a number of factors contributing to the increase in positive coronavirus cases in young adults, while downplaying any possible connection to recent protests in the city.

Ex-NYPD lieutenant rips de Blasio as 'empty suit mayor' as violent crime surges

July 15, 2020

Ex-NYPD lieutenant rips de Blasio as 'empty suit mayor' as violent crime surges

Retired NYPD Lt. Joe Cardinale told Fox News Wednesday that some New York City protesters are now calling for more policing amid a surge in gun violence because of the “policies that are set forward" by the mayor.

NYPD union leader calls out de Blasio, NYC council; accuses them of giving 'the street back to the criminals'

July 14, 2020

NYPD union leader calls out de Blasio, NYC council; accuses them of giving 'the street back to the criminals'

New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick J. Lynch blamed Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city council Tuesday for a spike in shootings this summer, telling Fox News contributor Lawrence Jones: "The city has given our streets back."

Lawrence Jones on 1-year-old's death in NYC: Shouldn't be this hard for GOP to defeat 'incompetent' Dems in cities

July 14, 2020

Lawrence Jones on 1-year-old's death in NYC: Shouldn't be this hard for GOP to defeat 'incompetent' Dems in cities

It should not be hard for the Republican Party to defeat "incompetent" Democratic politicians in cities like New York where crime is up 130 percent, Fox Nation host Lawrence Jones stated Tuesday.

Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin mocked for calling New York government's COVID response 'competent'

July 13, 2020

Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin mocked for calling New York government's COVID response 'competent'

Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin raised eyebrows for her praise of New York's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

NYC sees uptick in coronavirus cases in young adults, de Blasio warns they are 'not impervious'

July 13, 2020

NYC sees uptick in coronavirus cases in young adults, de Blasio warns they are 'not impervious'

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said New York City is seeing a surge in positive cases of coronavirus in individuals between the ages of 20 and 29, calling it a “problem” that needs to be addressed.

NYC prepares to fend off potential second coronavirus surge as US sees spikes

July 12, 2020

NYC prepares to fend off potential second coronavirus surge as US sees spikes

New York’s early experience is a ready-made blueprint for states now finding themselves swamped by the coronavirus pandemic. It could also come in handy again at home, as the region readies for a potential second wave of infections that experts predict will likely come at some point.

AOC suggests NYC crime surge due to unemployment, residents who need to 'shoplift some bread'

July 12, 2020

AOC suggests NYC crime surge due to unemployment, residents who need to 'shoplift some bread'

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested over the weekend that the crime surge in New York City is likely because struggling residents are forced to shoplift in order to "feed their child."

Tucker Carlson: ‘Social justice’ shields elites from criticism

July 11, 2020

Tucker Carlson: ‘Social justice’ shields elites from criticism

New York City leaders don’t have to address their failing schools. Instead of helping kids to learn, the city can just blame racism. But 84 percent of students are non-White.

Giuliani hammers 'stupid,' 'communist' de Blasio, says Black Lives Matter 'is not a benign organization'

July 10, 2020

Giuliani hammers 'stupid,' 'communist' de Blasio, says Black Lives Matter 'is not a benign organization'

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani bashed the current mayor, Bill de Blasio, on "Hannity" Friday, saying the incumbent's policies have undone the progress the city made under Giuliani and his successor Michael Bloomberg.