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.Find The 25th Hour wherever you get your podcasts, follow us on all socials, and donate to support the show at www.patreon.com/the25thhournews! Support the show

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.If you like what you hear, share us with your friends and subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts! Support the show at patreon.com/the25thhournews!Support the show

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? Rate THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts and share us to your fellow NYC politics junkies. Visit us at our socials and donate today at patreon.com/the25thhournews! Support the show

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!If you like what you hear, please support the show by sharing, subscribing, and rating THE 25TH HOUR and become a Patron today for as low as $2/month!Support the show

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.If you like what you hear, rate, share, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and become a Patron today for as low as $2/month to support the show!Support the show

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.If you like what you hear, please share, rate, and subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts and become a Patron today!Support the show

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.If you like what you hear, please rate, share, and subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts. Support the show by becoming a Patron today for as low $2/month and sign up to be on the mailing list here: https://forms.gle/TdxQcK4HBD76kp6y6.Support the show

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!If you like what you hear, share us with your friends and on all of your socials, subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and become a Patron today for as low as $2/month on Patreon. Visit www.the25thhournews.com for more episodes and interviews!Support the show

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!If you like the show, support THE 25TH HOUR by becoming a Patron today for as low as $2/month and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on all of your socials and share us with your friends. We'll see you next year!Support the show

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.If you like what you hear, subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts and become a Patron today to support the show!Support the show

In the midst of Democratic losses in the latest round of elections, how are progressives trying to win back rural voters?Enter the Outrun Coalition, a group dedicated to getting progressives elected to school boards and sheriff's offices, among other local positions.Join The 25th Hour in an interview with Paolo Cremidis, Outrun's Executive Director, and Eric Ball Walton, Delaware County's first openly LGBT Village Trustee and a Board Member of Outrun.If you like what you hear, please subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and sign up to be emailed new episodes here. Become a Patron for as low as $2/month to support THE 25TH HOUR!Support the show

We're back with your mid-November update beyond the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR!* De Blasio announced the return of the NYE Ball Drop.* Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announces his run for Governor.* The Assembly Judiciary Committee promises a bombshell report on former Governor Andrew Cuomo.* Kamala Harris briefly became the US' first Female President after Biden undergoes a procedure under anesthesia.* Biden signs his physical infrastructure bill into law, unleashing a torrent of funding to update the country's roads, bridges, rails, and more.* The House passed Biden's human infrastructure proposal, focusing on expanding the social welfare net, with expected revisions in the Senate.* The much-observed trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the then-17-year-old who went to Wisconsin following the Jacob Blake shooting and killing two people, was acquitted by a jury of murder after Rittenhouse pled self-defense.If you like what you hear, subscribe today to THE 25TH HOUR, follow us on all of your socials, and become a Patron today to support NYC's best news and political podcast!Support the show

The weather's getting chilly this first week of November but we'll warm you up by keeping you on top of the 24/7 news cycle!* Election results throughout the country showed Democratic losses* Eric Adams is the new NYC Mayor, beating Republican Curtis Sliwa* De Blasio filed paperwork to run for Governor but no word on an announcement* Three out of the five ballot propositions in NY failed* Pfizer's vaccine for kids 5-11 was approved* OSHA's vaccine mandate for employers with over 100 workers was stayed* Biden's physical infrastructure proposal was passed * The President presented his climate change proposals at COP26* SCOTUS heard arguments about Texas' abortion law and NY's gun lawIf you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts and become a Patron today for as low as $2/month!Support the show

Get spooky with us on this week's episode of THE 25TH HOUR, helping you stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle!* Police, firefighters, and sanitation workers call out sick in a limited work action against the vaccine mandate.* State Attorney General Letitia James officially announces her run for NY Governor.* Cuomo is officially summoned to court for one of his sexual assault allegations.* Biden heads to Europe for the G20 and COP26 without a human infrastructure deal.* Pfizer's vaccine for kids is approved, with Moderna on the way.If you like what you hear, please subscribe and become a Patron today for as low as $2/month!Support the show

In this two-week special, we're sounding a little more raw than usual! Excuse our technical issues and get caught up on the past two weeks of headlines that catch you up to the 24/7 news cycle.* All City workers are now under a vaccine mandate, and have until the end of the month to get their shots or go on unpaid leave.* Hochul apologized to the families of nursing home victims who perished at the outset of the pandemic.* Biden is facing lowering approval rating as he struggles to pass his infrastructure proposals with his own party.* The January 6th Commission referred a criminal contempt proceeding to the Department of Justice against Trump strategist Steve Bannon.* The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of the Texas 6-week abortion that allows unrelated parties to sue those seeking or carrying out abortions.* Colin Powell passed away and Alec Baldwin accidentally killed someone.Support the show

From discussing his recently announced exploratory committee for Governor to how to fix New York's broken political system in Albany,  host Dennis Futoryan, Esq., covers a lot of ground with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in this enlightening conversation. If you want to hear about Williams' vision  for the state of New York, don't miss out! Ever wonder what a Public Advocate even does? How would Williams start to contrast himself from his potential gubernatorial rivals - Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Bill de Blasio? With State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs' endorsement of Hochul, is the fix in for the Governor's Race? What's the solution for the two-party system in America? Is it Andrew Yang's Forward Party? Public Advocate Jumaane Williams covers this ground and much more.If you like what you hear, please rate, share, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Support the show by becoming a Patron today for as low as $2/month!Support the show

We waited until September ended, and now it's time for you to catch up on the 24/7 news cycle!* De Blasio finally toured Rikers after reluctantly relenting, but he didn't end up talking to any prisoners or staff.* Hochul said she's ready to call up medically trained National Guard troops to make up for any potential shortage from the hospital vaccine mandate, but so far it seems hospitals are holding on.* Biden got his booster shot on camera while assuaging concerns about his infrastructure proposal passing.* Congress passed a temporary stopgap funding bill until December, but raising the debt ceiling and passing Biden's agenda is right over the horizon.* And halleluiah, Britney Spears is free from her conservatorship. Meanwhile, R. Kelly was convicted of sex trafficking, and awaits his sentence.If you like what you hear, please rate, share, and subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you get your podcasts and become a Patron today to support the show! Support the show

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Fully authorize us the chance to catch you up and stay ahead of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR!* NYC mandated vaccinations amongst school staff, with unions engaging in negotiations.* Kathy Hochul was officially sworn in as NYs 1st female Governor, who also announced State Sen. Brian Benjamin as her Lt. Gov. Cuomo gave a Farewell Speech where he still denied he did anything wrong.* The FDA fully authorized the Pfizer vaccine for the first time, with hopes it'll get more people vaccinated.* After warnings of an attack by the US government, a suicide bombing from ISIS-K went off inside the airport in Afghanistan, killing 13 service members and nearly 200 Afghans. Biden retaliated with an airstrike, killing two terrorists involved in planning future attacks, but warned that another attack may be imminent, still holding onto his Aug. 31st deadline.* The House passed a budget resolution in favor of Biden's $3.5t human infrastructure proposal, and also passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.* The Supreme Court forced the Biden administration to resume Trump's Remain in Mexico policy and swatted down his emergency eviction moratorium.* Hurricane Ida is on the move, setting sights on New Orleans, 16 years to the day it was hit by Katrina, with officials urging immediate evacuations.If you like what you hear, rate us, review us, and share us with your friends and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Support the show for as low as $2/month by becoming a Patron today!#news #politics #podcast #deblasio #covid #hochul #hurricaneida #Afghanistan #infrastructure #bidenSupport the show

Don't let yourself drown from the 24/7 news cycle like the flooding of Hurricane Henri - catch up with THE 25TH HOUR!* De Blasio and Governor Cuomo warned New Yorkers of the severity of incoming Hurricane/Tropical Storm Henri which is set to make a direct hit on Long Island.* Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is actively looking for her own No. 2 and professed support for mask mandates in schools.* Biden is reeling from the messy Afghanistan withdrawal, vowing to evacuate any Americans trying to get out, while continuing his COVID fight by approving booster shots to reinforce vaccines' strength.* The FDA is set to approve the Pfizer vaccine for full authorization next week.* A would-be bomber made a scene in front of the Library of Congress while Congress members were out of session; the Capitol Police arrested the man and didn't find any bombs.Rate, share, and subscribe to THE 25TH HOUR wherever you find your podcasts to make sure you never miss out on a week's worth of news! Don't let the 24/7 news cycle dictate how much of the news you can keep up with. You can support the show by becoming a Patron today for as low as $2/month at Patreon!Support the show