The 25th Hour

When we follow our dreams to fight for change and actually end up in office… what do you do next? Learn about the realistic nature of governing with Councilman of the 36th District, Chi Ossé. Ossé talks about how campaign promises ran up against his need to compromise (or not), his outlook on criticisms against progressives and Democrats writ large, and what it takes to do the work to further progress in New York City.

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Polio, monkeypox, COVID, oh my! What are New Yorkers supposed to be when the 24/7 news cycle runs from one health scare to the next? Listen to our exclusive interview with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who formerly served as the Chair of the City Council's Health Committee (among other positions!). 

Get the latest numbers on how many New Yorkers are getting afflicted with the latest viral fears post-COVID, and just what you can do to make sure you stay healthy. The Manhattan Borough President also talks about where the City is now with COVID, his concerns with changes to lifting school mandates, and what else his office is up to - including fighting for affordable housing and meeting migrants bussed from Texas.

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A half-a-year hiatus won't keep us away forever! It's time to get right back into New York's political scene with THE 25TH HOUR.

Coming back as our first return guest, City & State's City Hall Bureau Chief JEFF COLTIN talks about how Mayor Eric Adams is doing now that more than half a year has gone by into his administration. Does the Mayor of Swagger continue to hold New Yorkers' confidence? Or is his honeymoon stage over? Has the Mayor met his moment or does he have a legacy policy in the works? 

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2021 was crazy but what's going to happen in 2022? A new Mayor, Council, and Governor set their sights on changing things for the City. An increase in public safety policies as COVID continues to be a threat hanging in the air. Who better to give you the best '22 primer than Executive Editor of the Gotham Gazette, Ben Max! 

Ben started off his career as a teacher and remained in the educational field for a decade before launching DecideNYC to help New Yorkers learn more about their elected officials and the causes they care about. Ever since, people have looked to Ben's reporting to know the latest in what City officials are up to. Listen as Dennis and Ben talk about what's in store in NYC politics for the rest of this year - from Mayor Eric Adams to Governor Hochul to the new City Council. Don't miss this informative episode!

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Is your head spinning from following Eric Adams everywhere? No worries, catch up on the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR!

* A subway death and police shooting have brought public safety crises to Eric Adams' door.
* Kathy Hochul unveils her state budget and campaign war chest.
* Biden gives his first news conference in 10 months the midst of another failing piece of his agenda.
* The Supreme Court gave Trump no cover, authorizing the release of his White House documents to the January 6th Select Committee.

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Is it warm yet?! Heat up by catching up on the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR!

* Adams continues battling outcry for appointing his brother to the head of security detail and promised to outline a temporary remote schooling option for students.
* Hochul said New York seems to be just around the bend of the Omicron surge.
* Biden's voting rights and filibuster agenda seems to have fallen flat thanks to fellow Democrats Manchin and Sinema.
* The Supreme Court struck down Biden's private sector vaccine mandate.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from THE 25TH HOUR!

* Eric Adams starts his first week on the job, witnessing an assault, making key appointments, and making gaffes.
* Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, announcing plans for ambitious growth in the healthcare sector, a new rail line connecting Brooklyn and Queens, and her intentions for New Yorkers to enjoy their go-to cocktails, damnit!
* Biden urged all Americans to get their vaccinations already, c'mon folks - and gave one of his most aggressive speeches yet panning former President Trump's role in the insurrection on its one year anniversary.
* House Speaker Pelosi invited Biden to give his State of the Union on March 1st, the January 6th Commission plans to hold public hearings soon, and the Senate is now prioritizing voting rights over Biden's human infrastructure agenda.
* The Supreme Court's conservative majority thinks the private sector vaccine mandate is overreaching, hearing oral arguments which included lawyers arguing from home because they have, you guessed it, COVID.

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Happy Almost New Year from THE 25TH HOUR!

If you've ever wondered how you can begin paying attention to local NYC news beyond hating on the Mayor, start here with our interview with City & State's Annie McDonough about the City Council. Our host Dennis Futoryan, Esq. and Annie McDonough talk about:

* What does the City Council do?
* How does the old class stack up against the new class of Council Members?
* Who is the Council Speaker and what do they do?
* A review of the Speaker's race, and what kind of Speaker Adrienne Adams is going to be?
* How do we expect the Council to work with the incoming Mayor Eric Adams?
… and much more!

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As you stay inside from the latest COVID surge, catch up with this week's news with THE 25TH HOUR!

* De Blasio refuses calls to close schools and return for remote learning in the face of increased COVID cases.
* The City Council wrapped up its last Stated Meeting, with Councilwoman Adrienne Adams declaring victory in the clandestine Speaker's race.
* Lines form once again around blocks to get tested since Governor Hochul's disclosure that more than 21,000 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID.
* The longest serving legislator, Assemblyman William Gottfried, announced his retirement.
* 800,000 Americans have perished under COVID, with Biden preparing a speech next week on his plans to tackle Omicron.
* Democrat Joe Manchin has shot down Biden's attempts to pass his human infrastructure agenda, saying on Sunday shows he couldn't support the bill as it stands despite negotiating with the White House. 
* The Supreme Court shot down another challenge against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
* ... and much MORE!

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With some mandates being put back in place, spend some time indoors with THE 25TH HOUR, helping you stay on the 24/7 news cycle!

* De Blasio institutes a private-sector vaccine mandate on City businesses and ups the minimum indoor vaccine requirement to 2 shots, with kids 5-11 needing to show at least one.
* The City Council passed a bill allowing nearly 800,000 noncitizens the right to vote in municipal elections, over de Blasio's objection.
* Governor Kathy Hochul placed an indoor mask mandate back in place, except for those places that have vaccine requirements, citing Delta and Omicron.
* Attorney General Letitia James dropped out of the Governor's race, opting instead to try and keep her job.
* The FDA approved Pfizer's booster shots for 16 and 17 year-olds. The company says its boosters are also effective against Omicron.
* Biden held a Democracy Summit to push back against autocratic nations following a warning to Putin not to invade Ukraine and then initiating a diplomatic boycott against the Beijing Olympics.
* Mark Meadows, Trump's former Chief of Staff announced his refusal to cooperate with the January 6th Committee, leading them to refer Meadows for contempt to the Justice Department, and Trump lost another attempt to keep his documents secret from Congress.
* The Senate passed the House's bill to increase the debt ceiling by a simple majority vote, as well as narrowly passing a vote to overturn Biden's private-sector vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 workers.
* The Supreme Court is allowing abortion providers to sue a small group of public officials in Texas against the recently-passed SB8 "abortion bounty hunter" law, but opted to keep the law in place again for the second time.
* Chris Cuomo was fired from CNN, Ghislaine Maxwell's defense is now up, Jussie Smollett has been found guilty for faking a hate crime, and former Senator Bob Dole has passed away at the age of 98.

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