NYC Mayor Defends NYPD Officers Record $1 Billion in Overtime Pay in 2024: 'Every Dollar Needed to Keep the City Safe'
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends the NYPD's $1 billion overtime spending in 2024, asserting it is necessary to maintain public safety.
Los Angeles Mayor Blasted for Thanking Disney, Netflix for Helping City, Failing to Mention Firefighters: 'Resign'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is receiving backlash for a social media post in which she thanks companies such as Netflix and Disney for donating to wildfire relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area, but fails to mention the contributions of the firefighters containing the blazes on the ground.
Widespread Online Claims Proven False as Report Shows LA Fire Department Budget Actually Increased by $50 Million Last Year
Claims that LA's Mayor cut the fire department budget by millions—inspiring widespread outrage and condemnation as wildfires ravage the city—has been debunked.
Italian Mayor Bans Residents from Getting Sick as Hospital Shortage Plagues Region
The mayor of a remote Italian village is urging residents to avoid getting sick to highlight its healthcare crisis. His statement draws attention to Calabria's struggling healthcare system, which has seen little improvement despite years of government oversight.
FBI Investigating New Orleans Attack As Act Of Terrorism
The FBI is now investigating the early morning incident on Bourbon Street—where a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing at least 10 people—as an act of terrorism.
Former Top Aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams Allegedly Used a $100,000 Bribe From a NYC Hotelier To Buy Her Son a Porsche: Report
Former NYC mayoral aide accused of using her influence to fast-track permits in exchange for $100,000 that her son allegedly used to buy a luxury car.
Bomb Threat Against Los Angeles City Hall Traced to Top Public Safety Official: FBI
Los Angeles' Deputy Mayor of Public Safety has been placed on administrative leave after a bomb threat made against City Hall earlier this year was traced back to him, officials say.
Utah City Picks New Mayor with Coin Flip After Vote Ends in Tie
Midvale City in Utah chose its new mayor via a coin toss after its initial vote ended in a tie.
Body Camera Footage of Thanksgiving Fatal Shooting of Ohio Teen Reveals 'Tactically Wrong' Behavior By Police: Lawyer
A lawyer for 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker's family says officers 'did a number of things tactically wrong in this case' and intended to 'shoot and kill.'
South Carolina Mayor Killed Following Strange Sheriff 'Pursuit' Just Days After All Town Cops Suddenly Quit
George Garner, the late Mayor of the town of McColl, South Carolina, was allegedly connected to an active South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigation, officials say.
Mayor Caught on Camera Flipping Off Striking Teachers, Blames His Actions on 'Frightened Wife'
Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga was caught on camera flipping off striking teachers during a tense negotiation standoff.
Ex-Mayor Who Claimed 'Top Priority' Was 'Protecting Our Children' Caught with Thousands of Child Porn Images, Child-Size Blow-Up Doll: FBI
The suspect was arrested after the FBI found 45,000 images of sexual abuse involving children as young as two, Spiderman underwear, and a blow-up doll.
Cathy Barriga, The Disgraced Chilean Politician Now Creating Explicit Content Under House Arrest
Barriga follows the footsteps of Camila Polizzi, another public figure who started dabbling in the same industry
Atlanta Ex-Mayor Denied Seating at Restaurant Over 'Yoga Pants,' Suggests Race Played a Factor
Staff at an Atlanta restaurant allegedly refused to seat the former Mayor of the city, citing the establishment's strictly-enforced business casual dress code as reasoning.
Mexico President Sheinbaum Pledges To Find Killers Behind Brutal Murder Of Guerrero Mayor
Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalan, who had just taken office the same day as Sheinbaum, was found murdered brutally Sunday.
Wisconsin Voters Enraged After Republican-Backed Mayor Tears Down Ballot Drop Box: 'How Dare He'
A rally was held outside Wausau, Wisconsin's City Hall to protest Mayor Doug Diny's removal of a ballot drop box from the same location 2 days earlier.
America's Oldest Mayor Turns 100; Plans to Finish Term and Find Another Job
Vito Perillo, who was elected mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, at 93, recently turned 100, prompting community celebrations and speculation about his future in office.
GOP Mayor of Springfield Nicely Tells Trump Not to Come: 'It'd Be Fine with Me' If They Don't Visit
Mayor Rob Rue said that it would be "an extreme strain on our resources" if Trump were to visit, in a city where resources are already strained.
WATCH: Popular journalist beats up right-wing San Paulo politician with metal chair during live TV debate
José Luiz Datena's reaction took place after Pablo Marçal brought up Datena's previous sexual misconduct allegations, which Datena said were hard on his family.
'Crime is Down, Jobs are Up': Takeaways from Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City Address
Mayor Eric Adams gave his third state of the city address, focusing on the decrease in crime and the power of social media.
BLM Leader Talks About Bloodshed After Mayor Promises Tough Policing
In a meeting with the new mayor of New York, BLM movement leaders talk about counter-violence taking place on the streets of New York.
Pandemic Pushes Grieving Mexicans To Ring In Day Of The Dead Festivities In Advance: Reports
The pandemic-revised rules restrict the entry of only three per family. Boards have been emblazoned with the words – “Caution, you are entering a high contagion zone.”
New York City On The Brink Of Complete Chaos; Lack Of Test Kits Leads To Bigger Issues
“I have been assured by our labs and health care facilities locally that making this donation will not jeopardize the health and safety of our front-line workers or our community,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to a media outlet.
Ayotzinapa Massacre Update: No Convictions Two Years After 43 Mexican Students Kidnapping
It's been two years since the Ayotzinapa students kidnapping and disappearance, and a lot of questions are still unanswered.
Juan De Lo Santos Dead: Dominican Mayor Known As ‘Juancito Sport’ Dies In Murder-Suicide Attack
The Mayor for East Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic was shot and killed in his office by a man who wanted to have a word with him and was told to wait. He broke into the office and shot him to death.
Percy Fernández, Bolivian Mayor, Publicly Apologizes To Reporter For Touching Her Inappropriately [VIDEO]
Bolivian mayor Percy Fernández is under hot water for inappropriately touching a reporter when she was about to conduct an interview.
5 Dead In Michoacán As Self-Defense Militias Clash
Five people died near the port town of Lázaro Cárdenas during a shootout between two alleged militias -- one of which said the other was actually composed of cartel members posing as militiamen.
Melissa Mark-Viverito, 44-Year-Old Puerto Rican, Elected Speaker Of NYC Council In Unanimous Vote
Melissa Mark-Viverito, a Puerto Rico-born Councilwoman, has been elected as speaker of the New York City Council.
Sofia Vergara Will Run For Mayor Of LA; Spanish To Be First Language In California
Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara is leaving the world of acting in order to pursue a political career as mayor of L.A.
David Alvarez, Son Of A Campesino, Looks To Become First Latino Mayor Of San Diego
Álvarez has beat out two other candidates for the Democratic ticket. Now he trails Republican Kevin Faulconer by 1 percentage point in the polls.