New Yorkers First

09/25/2026

The math ain’t mathing.

09/25/2026

New York City’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter is facing criticism over a major headquarters expansion that will cost approximately $22,000 a month in rent. The organization plans to spend $15,000 monthly on a 5,150-square-foot Midtown office in Hudson Yards and another $7,000 for a new Brooklyn location in Bedford-Stuyvesant, bringing its annual rent commitment to roughly $264,000.

The spending has drawn attention because the NYC DSA routinely campaigns against landlords, real-estate interests and capitalism while moving into substantially more expensive commercial space. Its previous Lower East Side headquarters reportedly cost around $5,200 per month, meaning the combined rent for the new locations is more than four times that amount.

For New Yorkers, the concerns are growing:
An organization promoting anti-capitalist politics is committing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to commercial real estate
The Midtown headquarters reportedly includes amenities such as a doorman, 24/7 security and a furnished rooftop
The sharp increase in rent raises questions about whether organizational spending reflects the working-class economic priorities the DSA claims to represent

The controversy illustrates a broader credibility problem. Political organizations are entitled to spend their resources as their members choose, but when an anti-landlord movement embraces premium office space while criticizing the private real-estate market, the contrast becomes difficult to ignore. The question is not simply how much the DSA spends, but whether its own financial choices match the economic philosophy it promotes.

09/22/2026

🚨 2 DAYS TO GO.
This is your final stretch reminder.

On Thursday, September 24, the Donald J. Trump Kings County Republican Club hosts:

Learn About Your Second Amendment Rights in NYC
Yes, They Exist

This is a powerful in-person conversation featuring Bobbie Anne Cox, Marissa Suarez, Michael “Vass” Vasquez, and Bill McDonald, Ph.D., NRP.

They will bring perspectives on civil rights, Second Amendment advocacy, political commentary, public safety, fi****ms education, personal responsibility, and constitutional freedoms.

Do not stay home.
Do not stay confused.
Do not let the conversation happen without you.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 John Hughes Club
1305 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

🎟️ Register before you forget:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-your-second-amendment-rights-in-nyc-yes-they-exist-tickets-1999707353525?

📞 Questions? 718-541-5721
🌐 www.djtnyc.com

Bring a friend. Fill the room.

09/22/2026

The number of homeless shelters across NYC have exploded nearly 50% over the past four years from 333 to 499 – as Gotham’s vagrant population is double what it was.

09/22/2026

“I think that’s part of his agenda — I mean, he’s made it clear he doesn’t believe in private ownership.”

09/22/2026

09/20/2026

After hiking utility bills 48 times, Kathy Hochul now thinks she can buy your vote for $150. You’ll be paying Hochul’s higher bills for life unless we fire her in November. As Governor, I will cut your electric bill in half! My plan returns $2.4 billion to you and allows us to expand natural gas production in New York while also reopening power plants closed by Hochul.

09/20/2026

For these NYC families, the classroom has no walls — and sometimes, it has a subway map.

09/20/2026

The controversy surrounding a Brooklyn and Queens adult daycare operator goes beyond questionable Medicaid billing. It raises a broader question about whether New York has sufficient safeguards to prevent politically connected healthcare businesses from receiving large amounts of public money without adequate scrutiny.

The operator's network reportedly received more than $32 million in Medicaid reimbursements while associated individuals and entities made campaign contributions to Governor Kathy Hochul and other Democratic political organizations. The donations do not, by themselves, prove a connection to the Medicaid payments or demonstrate that any recipient acted improperly. But critics argue that the overlap deserves serious independent examination.

The bigger concern is regulatory accountability. Medicaid programs serving elderly and vulnerable New Yorkers depend on accurate attendance records, legitimate services, and aggressive fraud detection. If facilities can generate unusually large billing volumes without timely intervention, the system leaves taxpayers exposed while legitimate recipients and providers bear the consequences.

For New Yorkers, the concerns are escalating:
Large Medicaid payments require rigorous independent verification when billing patterns appear inconsistent with facility capacity or activity
Campaign contributions from state-regulated healthcare operators create legitimate questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest
Weak enforcement can allow questionable providers to remain active while taxpayers continue financing their operations

As lawmakers demand greater scrutiny, New York may face renewed calls for independent Medicaid audits, stronger vendor disclosure rules, and tighter restrictions on political contributions from entities receiving substantial public healthcare funding.

09/16/2026

⚡ 8 DAYS TO GO.
The Constitution matters in New York City too.

Join us for Learn About Your Second Amendment Rights in NYC: Yes, They Exist, a September meetup hosted by the Donald J. Trump Kings County Republican Club.

We will hear from four important voices:
Bobbie Anne Cox - civil rights attorney and Blakeman surrogate.
Marissa Suarez - Second Amendment advocate with personal experience.
Michael “Vass” Vasquez - political commentator and Marine Corps Reserve veteran.
Bill McDonald, Ph.D., NRP - Master Fi****ms Instructor and public safety expert.

This event is about education, responsibility, constitutional rights, public safety, and informed civic engagement.
No confusion. No sitting back. No waiting.
Be there.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 John Hughes Club
1305 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

🎟️ Save your seat:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-your-second-amendment-rights-in-nyc-yes-they-exist-tickets-1999707353525?

📞 Questions? 718-541-5721
🌐 www.djtnyc.com

Rights-conscious New Yorkers should be in this room.