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Supreme Court Keeps Staten Island GOP District Intact Ahead of Midterms
politics3 hours ago

Supreme Court Keeps Staten Island GOP District Intact Ahead of Midterms

The Supreme Court issued an unsigned emergency order to keep New York’s Republican-held 11th District map in place, temporarily overturning a lower-court ruling that found the lines diluted minority voters. The decision preserves the current map for the midterms while suits move forward, a move celebrated by Republicans and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis but criticized by liberal justices as Court-involved interference in elections.

New York judge orders redrawn map after ruling GOP-held district unconstitutional
politics1 month ago

New York judge orders redrawn map after ruling GOP-held district unconstitutional

A New York state judge ruled that the Staten Island-based 11th Congressional District was drawn unconstitutionally, diluting Black and Latino voting power, and ordered the nonpartisan redistricting commission to redraw the map by Feb. 6. The decision is likely to be appealed and could reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms by potentially pairing Staten Island with parts of Lower Manhattan.

Rep. Malliotakis Delivers Cakes to Capitol Amid Whoopi Goldberg Bakery Feud
politics1 year ago

Rep. Malliotakis Delivers Cakes to Capitol Amid Whoopi Goldberg Bakery Feud

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis brought charlotte russe cakes from Staten Island's Holtermann's Bakery to Capitol Hill to support the bakery after Whoopi Goldberg accused it of political bias for allegedly refusing her order. Malliotakis demanded an apology from Goldberg, emphasizing the bakery's importance to the community and denying any political discrimination. Goldberg claimed the bakery cited equipment failure but fulfilled a similar order under a different name, sparking controversy.

Queens Migrant Arraigned from Hospital Bed for Shooting 2 NYPD Officers
politics1 year ago

Queens Migrant Arraigned from Hospital Bed for Shooting 2 NYPD Officers

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not commenting on the shooting of two police officers in her district by an alleged Venezuelan gang member. Malliotakis used Ocasio-Cortez's own words from a previous exchange to highlight her silence on the issue. The suspect, Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, is believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua gang and had entered the U.S. illegally. Both officers have been released from the hospital following the incident.

"New York Redistricting Sparks Controversy and Political Maneuvering"
politics2 years ago

"New York Redistricting Sparks Controversy and Political Maneuvering"

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis criticized a New York court's ruling that requires the state to redraw its congressional districts, potentially benefiting Democrats. Malliotakis argued that the previous maps were independent and competitive, and accused Democrats of trying to tilt the scale in their favor. While she believes her own seat is not in jeopardy, Malliotakis sees the issue as an attack on the constituents and voters of New York state.