Friday, October 3, 2025 - Lower Manhattan NY The former music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to over four years in a federal penitentiary and fined a half a million dollars for prostitution-related crimes tied to his notorious "freak-off" sex parties, which his former girlfriends testified in open court that they were forced to partake in. The 55 year old former rap star was convicted this past July for two counts under the Mann Act which is a serious crime to transport people across state lines to engage in sex work. The trial jury found Combs not guilty of more serious charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking under RICO statutes. If he had been convicted of those charges, he could have received a life sentence Just before he was sentenced, he tearfully acknowledged his past behavior was shameful, disgusting and sick and told the judge he is not the same person from a few years ago. Outside the courthouse, tempers flared as onlookers started arguing and screaming at each other then making threats forcing the NYPD to move in… Combs’ legal team played a highly Hollywood produced 12-minute video depicting his life as a family man, loving his wife and children. It ends with the children asking the judge to let their father come home...but that is not happening. Combs offered multiple apologies, including to his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura who the world saw the vicious beating she took which was caught on the hotel security camera in Los Angeles. Mike Leventhal spoke with famed women’s advocate attorney Gloria Allred before and after the sentencing for her take on the outcome. Mike asked Gloria if she was concerned if President Donald Trump would weigh in and offer a pardon to Combs despite knowing he vocally voted for Kamala Harris in the presidential election and wondered what a Trump presidency could look like. In the end the judge praised the women for speaking out and said a tough sentence was necessary to show the public that violence against women would be punished. Experts believe the sentencing appeal will not change anything and for the next three years, Combs will serve his sentence in a federal prison yet to be decided with the hope that he truly is rehabilitated and becomes the father he claims he wants to be.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentenced to 4+ Years in Federal Prison After Tearful Apology in Court | APB NEWS

September 2025 - Lower Manhattan NYC Elected officials modeled the runway wearing designers from their districts in a first-of-its-kind community engagement fundraising fashion show during New York Fashion Week. As a bipartisan fundraising fashion show, Style Across the Aisle, at New York County’s Surrogate’s Court, in lower Manhattan was created to unite opposing political viewpoints through the power of fashion, Style Across the Aisle helped to foster community spirit by featuring state and city leaders modeling styles brought to life from local designers. For the second year, political leaders from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints shared the runway, demonstrating that fashion can be a vehicle for dialogue, collaboration and understanding. NYC VIBE was invited by Skye Ostreicher, founder of Style Across the Aisle, to see first hand how this unique opportunity showcased the talent within the New York City communities while highlighting the common ground that exists beyond political differences. By having elected officials model designs from their own districts, Skye not only celebrated fashion but also fostering the spirit of unity and collaboration that New York needs. Front and center was former New York governor David Patterson, New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry and Queens Borough president Donovan Richards who told Mike Levinthal afterwards he is deeply concerned with ICE activities in bogus boroughs and working closely with his diverse citizens to help protect them… Republican candidate for New York City Mayor Curits and Nancy Sliwa were backstage to meet the media and insisted he in the race to the end… Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, now running for New York City mayor on the independent line, took selfies and shook hands backstage and then took the runway in a blue suit by Gina Newman of Bond and Bari. The annual Style Across the Aisle benefits the non-profit Witness to Mass Incarceration which is dedicated to fostering economic independence for formerly incarcerated, system-impacted, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Art of Tailoring which is a 2-year training program aimed at empowering formerly incarcerated individuals, system-impacted persons, LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, and the asylum-seeking population. It consists of three different programs aimed at building entrepreneurial skills, developing essential tailoring skills, and expanding a growing business. Skye Ostreicher told Mike Leventhal that they raised a record amount of money to help each of the charities associated with this unique fashion show. ​⁠​⁠@InTheRoomMedia ​⁠​⁠@thepoliticalpersonality
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NYC Fashion and Politics Unite in Lower Manhattan - Style Across the Aisle Takes to the Runway

Friday, September 5, 2025 - Midtown, Manhattan Lee Greenwood's story is one of humble beginnings, a successful career in country music highlighted by his patriotic anthem "God Bless the U.S.A.," and a life dedicated to faith and patriotism. APB News caught up with the award winning entertainer at the recent WABC radio Gala to reflect on his career and his road ahead. Mike Leventhal asked Lee and his wife, the former Miss Tennessee USA Kimberly Payne, about what it is like now as he performs his hit song on stage when performing throughout the U.S. When Lee Greenwood wrote God Bless The USA back in 1983, he told us that it was the keeping of promise that he had made to himself.- to write a song that was inspiring for the nation And after the September 11 attacks in 2001, the song found a new cause and purpose - reaching near the top of the Billboard Top 100 chart and was soon certified by the Recording Industry of America in July of 2015, signifying 1,000,000 copies had been sold. With America celebrating its 250th birthday next year, the 82 year old performer says he is more motivated than ever and has big plans for all of us. #LeeGreenwood #GodBlesstheUSA #CountryMusic #AmericanPride #APBNews #WABC
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Legendary Singer Lee Greenwood Has Big Plans for America 250 #LeeGreenwood

New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has just launched his first TV ad of the campaign, highlighting his wife Nancy, who focuses on protecting women from violent crime. The unique commercial puts the spotlight on Nancy during the 30-second ad - which is part of a $350,000 TV time buy by the Sliwa campaign - $250,000 for television spots and $100,000 for social media. Mike Leventhal caught up with Nancy and Curtis at the Style Across the Aisle Fashion Show to ask about the creative strategy of the ad and what messages will soon come… Mike asked Curtis to reflect on the shooting of right-wing political activist, author, and media personality Charlie Kirk earlier in the day. At the fashion show which saw New York City designers paired with elected officials - former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took to the catwalk and told APB News afterwards that his suit has a New York theme… APB News is covering the mayoral campaign and will have constant updates…
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CURTIS SLIWA LAUNCHES AD CAMPAIGN | APB NEWS #curtissliwa #nycmayor #nycpolitics #andrewcuomo

Headline: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Journalist Maria Ressa is Concerned with U.S. Democracy Main Text: August 2025 - Midtown Manhattan APB News reflects back from an interview conducted this past September at the Clinton Global Initiative - a summit that brought world and thought leaders together under the umbrella of the United Nations general Assembly. APB News caught up with Marfia Ressler after her talk on stage with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to talk about the new world order and what concerns her. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and investigative journalist Maria Ressa has long fought for global press freedom as described in her book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" which details her experience running the news site Rappler under the increasingly autocratic regime of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines. She recently spoke with Mike Leventhal to discuss parallels she's seeing between the Philippines and the U.S. under President Trump.
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Journalist Maria Ressa is Concerned with U.S. Democracy

The July Fourth weekend in the Hamptons served as a pivotal moment for the New York City mayoral race, with independent candidate Eric Adams taking a leading role. He spent the holiday weekend connecting with supporters and drawing attention to Democratic frontrunner, socialist Zohran Mamdani. Adams spoke to APB News about Mamdani's controversial Columbia University admission claim and publicly questioned the feasibility of his $9 billion tax proposals, citing Governor Kathy Hochul's opposition. As the political season intensifies, New York will be watching closely as journalists uncover more. #NYCMayor #EricAdamsCampaign #HamptonsDebut #PoliticalSeason #ZohranMamdani #NYCNext
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NYC Mayoral Race Kicks Off in Hamptons with Adams at the Forefront

This July Fourth weekend in the Hamptons, NYC Mayor Eric Adams wasn't just celebrating – he was leading a full-throttle campaign blitz for the upcoming mayoral race! From high-profile fundraisers at the Dan’s Taste Celebration to direct jabs at Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, Adams was front and center. He controversially challenged Mamdani's Columbia University admission claims and fiercely attacked his $9 billion tax hike proposal, pointing to Governor Kathy Hochul's firm opposition. APB News caught up with the Mayor on his social media strategy. Get ready for Adams to dominate headlines as this contest heats up! #ericadams #NYCMayor #HamptonsPolitics #Campaign2025 #NYCNextMayor #PoliticalShowdown
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Eric Adams Lights Up Hamptons: NYC Mayor Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign Blitz | #ericadams

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - Lower Manhattan - New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court after he linked arms with a person that authorities were attempting to detain. The person Lander was walking out of the courtroom was also arrested. Lander had spent the morning observing immigration court hearings and told reporters that he was there to “accompany” some immigrants out of the building after their hearings. Lander’s detainment comes a little more than a month after Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on a trespassing charge outside a federal immigration detention center in Newark. The charge was later dropped by interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba, and Baraka’s fellow Democrat, Rep. LaMonica McIver, was charged with assaulting and impeding federal agents stemming from her role at the same visit as the mayor. A federal indictment charges she grabbed, pushed and blocked officers from arresting the mayor. She’s denied the charges and said she plans to fight it. Baraka has since filed a federal lawsuit against Habba alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. A spokesperson for the FBI deferred comment to the Department of Homeland Security, which did not respond to the media's inquiry. This is a developing story! @NYCMayorsOffice @BarnetteLander @NYCComptroller
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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Arrested by ICE Agents inside Federal Immigration Court #ice

Monday, May 26, 2025 - Queens NY: An emotionally disturbed man was tracked down by subway riders who saw him exposing himself to young children on the N train on Monday night. The incident happened shortly before 9 PM as a group of passengers followed the man down the stairs from the subway on 31st Street where they saw him go into a TJ Maxx store. When he tried to exit a group of men blocked the door so he couldn't leave. People complained it took more than ten minutes for police from the 114 precinct to respond to the 911 call for help. Police eventually put the man in an ambulance. There has been an increase in violence and shoplifting throughout the broughs particularly in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul claims reported gun violence across New York State has continued to decline, reaching the lowest level since the state began tracking this data in 2006. New statistics released by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services show a 15 percent decline in shooting victims and a 9 percent drop in shooting incidents with injury from January 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, compared to the same period last year, in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. Analysts are quick to state that the numbers are down from extreme highs over the past seven years so it's illusionary.
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NYPD Called to TJ Maxx Store in Astoria Queens to Confront Disturbed Man

An emotionally disturbed man was tracked down by subway riders who saw him exposing himself to young children on the N train on Monday night. There has been an increase in violence and shoplifting at TJ Maxx throughout the brought particularly in Queens. While Governor Kathy Hochul claims reported gun violence across New York State has continued to decline, reaching the lowest level since the state began tracking this data in 2006.
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NYPD Called to TJ Maxx Store in Queens to Confront Disturbed Man #nypd #astoria #apbnews

May 2025 - Manhattan, NY: APB News was on the red carpet for Academy Award Winner Sean Penn's film debut, War of Words. Words of War tells the story of world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya, whose fearless reporting exposed corruption, human rights abuses, and war crimes - ultimately leading to her assassination in 2006. The action packed movie is a strong portrayal of the dangers that journalists face in the 21st century and serves as a tribute to all with the courage to risk their lives in pursuit of truth. @rollingpictures
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Sean Penn-Produced Political Thriller ‘Words of War’ Debuts in NYC

SUBSCRIBE Monday, March 17, 2025 - Midtown Manhattan: It's the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world with the first NYC parade held back in 1762, and it's been a time-honored tradition of Irish pride ever since in the Big Apple. From pipe and drum bands to dancers and performers in regalia, Midtown Manhattan transformed into one big party with a sea of green revelers and more than 150,000 strong with tens of thousands of spectators cheering them on. APB News stopped off on 55th Street at Fifth Avenue to watch the delegation from the NYPD go by. As of now, the NYPD said there are no reports of any issues or arrests.
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24 Oct

Well a lot happened during the final debate between the New York City mayoral candidates at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City.

Let's start with some key moments from an intense night - with a lot of the line with just days to go.

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Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump threatened to arrest and deport ‘socialist’ New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, after he voiced a strong stance against ICE.

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The former music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to over four years in a federal penitentiary and fined a half a million dollars for prostitution-related crimes tied to his notorious "freak-off" sex parties, which his former girlfriends testified in open court that…

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Breaking news from Manhattan — around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency crews responded to a smoke incident on the seventh floor of the former Redbury Hotel on East 30th Street, now operating as a migrant shelter. FDNY quickly arrived on scene, evacuating residents and containing…

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Adams Drops Out of the NYC Mayoral Race - What Happens Next?

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