Literally the only depressing thing about this Knicks fairytale is the having to see celebrities who either completely ignored or actively supported the Gaza genocide sitting courtside every night.
Today, a fire broke out on Richmond Terrace on Staten Island, followed soon after by reports of an explosion.
What unfolded was a fast-moving emergency that claimed one life and left more than 30 civilians and first responders injured. The fire is now under control.
We mourn the life that was lost today, and we hold their family in our hearts. Tonight I visited a firefighter in serious condition, as well as the family of a fire marshal who remains in critical condition. I ask every New Yorker to keep those injured — and their families — in your thoughts.
To the first responders who rushed toward danger without hesitation: thank you. As you do every day, you put yourselves in harm’s way so others could escape. Our city owes you a debt of gratitude.
In case people aren't fully grasping the absurdity of this:
The typical House primary spends $100k–$500k total (candidates + outside groups) for the entire race. Many safe-district incumbents spend almost nothing in the primary.
This one? $35 million+ total spending. It's by far the most expensive U.S. House primary in history.
Prior record? ~$25.4M for NY-16 in 2024 (Bowman vs. Latimer, Democratic primary).
Before that? ~$17.9–19.4M for MO-1 in 2024 (Bush vs. Bell, another Democratic primary).
Look into these three races and see where that money came from & why. This is a coordinated effort — and it was successful twice already. We'll see if it's successful a third time.