October 2025 - Long Island City, NY: 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. After a week of intense pressure from all sides for Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, to drop out of the race and encourage his followers to vote for Andrew Cuomo, the founder of the Guardian Angels reaffirmed his position on this… Then a sneak attack - when the Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani invited Charlotte Bennett to be in the audience. Mamdani then turned to Cuomo, and asked about all of the sexual harassment complaints filed against him which forced Cuomo to resign as the New York governor - a move that Cuomo now regrets since all of the cases have been either dismissed or never prosecuted. Ms. Bennett sued the then governor in federal court back in 2022, but she dropped that lawsuit against him two years later, just two days before she was scheduled to offer sworn testimony. In the press room after the debate, former Cuomo consultant Karen Hinton recirculated claims about the former governor's supposed behavior while in the state house. The governor has also always denied Hinton’s claims of unwanted and unprovoked advances. And in an explosive and well rehearsed barrage from Cuomo on Mamdani, the 67 year old Queens native challenged the 34 year old Ugandan native’s work experience - to manage a complex city of this size. So, with Mayor Adams now endorsing former Governor Cuomo, what will that mean for Curtis Sliwa? Mike Leventhal met up with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards who feels he is in the middle of all of this. So with early voting starting this weekend, a re-energized Cuomo will be back out there as will Curtis and Mamdani - as will APB News… @NYCMayorsOffice @nygovcuomo @CurtisSliwaNYC @InTheRoomMedia @thepoliticalpersonality @ZohranforNYC @77WABCradio @NewYorkYoungRepublicanClub
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2025 NYC Mayoral Debate: Cuomo With More Energy - Mamdani Plays it Safe #debate #apbnews #nycmayor

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. Mamdani, the Democratic New York City mayoral nominee, retaliated against the threat made by the president calling it, "an attack on democracy." But this morning, WABC Radio owner John Catsimatidis said on the air that Mamdani WILL NOT be the mayor of New York City - when pressed by the host, John reiterated that Mamdani, who has lived in the US for most of his life, born and raised in Kampala, Uganda until he was seven-years-old before moving to New York City with his family - said again he will not become the mayor. Keep in mind - he didn't become a naturalized U.S. citizen until 2018. Recently at the WABC Radio Gala, Mike Leventhal caught up with John to find out what he knew about what was happening behind the scenes - possibly a rumored DOJ investigation dealing with foreign donations to his campaign? So what does John know - we will find out very soon! This is a developing story! @WABCRADIO77 @77WABCradio
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What Does John Catsimatidis Know About Zohran Mamdani? #apbnews #nycmayor #zohranmamdani #trump

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

Monday September 29, 2025 - New York City: So now that Eric Adams has dropped out of the mayoral race, the questions are what will happen next. The mayor blamed his campaign’s inability to raise funds, pointing at the city’s Campaign Finance Board for denying him nearly four million dollars in matching public funds, which prevented him from running a high stakes campaign needed to compete in an unusual race. Then the rumors, whispers and denials that the Trump Administration was floating an ambassadorship or agency position to the former NYPD captain if he bowed out. All of that fizzled out when Adams sank in the polls while Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo remained consistent and republican candidate Curtis Sliwa vowed to stay in the race. This summer, Mike Leventhal caught up with mayor Adams while making her rounds in the Hamptons and insisted he would stay in the race and raise his social media game - Mike has known and covered the mayor for over 25 years and saw a different look in his eyes - one of uncertainty and frustration. So, the word is that President Trump will start to put heat on Curtis to drop out something that Curtis told Mike he will not do… Recently Mike raised the same subject with Scott LoBaido who has campaigned through the city for Curtis and truly believes in the guardian angel founder and pleaded with president Trump to stay out of it… So this morning’s new polls indicate that Cuomo has the best chance of beating Mamdani in November’s election, in a two person race. So with a historic low approval rating, Adams has bowed out, Curtis is defiant to stay in and there are just a few weeks left before New Yorkers go to the ballot boxes @NYCMayorsOffice @ZohranforNYC @nygovcuomo @CurtisSliwaNYC
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Mayor Adams Drops Out - What Happens Next?

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

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

Friday, September 5, 2025 - Midtown, Manhattan It was truly a star-studded gala in celebration of America’s 250th birthday in Midtown Manhattan as WABC Radio and its owners, John and Margo Catsimatidis, paid tribute to the start of America's year long celebration hosting New York’s political community on a night to remember. With the news and happenings changing every few hours, APBs Mike Leventhal caught up with Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to get his thoughts on the revelations that the White House might be floating an ambassador-ship position to Eric Adams in order to drop out of this hotly contested race… John Catsimatidis has a close relationship with President Trump and talks to him regularly and told Mike that something big is happening very soon! Staten Island based Scott LoBaido is an American artist known for patriotic, US Flag, and political themed paintings and sculptures. We first met Scott in the park across from the courthouse when Donald Trump was inside facing a judge - At the WABC Radio Foundation gala, Scott told Mike Leventhal that he firmly supports Curtis Sliwa to be the next mayor of the City of New York… The intrigue continues - what will Eric Adams do? Does Curtis have the ground game to advance in the polls - How much influence will president Trump exert? APB News has reporters and researchers as this is a developing story…
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Intrigue, Denials and Staredowns at the WABC Radio Foundation Annual Gala in Midtown Manhattan

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

What's happening in New York City could impact us all. Brandon Straka, the founder of the viral conservative WALK AWAY movement, is on a mission to "save" NYC from Democratic Socialism. This Nebraska native, who initially came to the city for his artistic dreams, is now deeply involved in its political future. APB News joined Straka in Union Square as he rallied against Democratic Socialism, particularly in the context of the mayoral race. Despite a modest crowd of 75, Straka is pushing forward. He's launched a comprehensive strategy to combat socialist policies in NYC, specifically focusing on Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's agenda of rent freezes and government-controlled transportation. Straka's group plans to hold high-energy events and rallies across all five boroughs, aiming to inform New Yorkers about the potential repercussions of socialist policies. The critical question facing the city: Will a strong, single candidate emerge to challenge Mamdani, or will the opposition be fragmented? Get the full story on Straka's fight to influence New York City's direction. #WalkAway #BrandonStraka #NYCPolitics #DemocraticSocialism #SaveNYC #NewYorkCity #NYC #ConservativeMovement #ZohranMamdani #MayoralRace #BigApple #PoliticalDebate #RentFreeze #PublicTransportation #GrassrootsMovement
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Walk Away Foundation Launches Plan to Halt NYC Socialism and Zohran Mamdani | #ZohranMamdani #NYC

A week after his partial conviction, APB News dives into what's next for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Judge Arun Subramanian denied bail, citing Diddy as a flight risk and potential danger, especially given past allegations of violence. With sentencing scheduled for October 3rd, the Probation Office is preparing a pre-sentencing report. While Diddy's team hopes for a lighter sentence, prosecutors are pushing for 4-5 years per count, and legal experts believe a lenient outcome is unlikely. Learn about his planned appeal, the possibility of a presidential pardon, and the 50+ civil lawsuits still pending against him. Diddy remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. #Diddy #SeanCombs #LegalUpdate #MannenAct #CourtCase #CelebrityNews #APBNews #Justice
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Diddy's Fate: What's Next After Conviction?

It's been one week since Sean "Diddy" Combs' partial conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act. APB News brings you the latest on his legal future. Judge Arun Subramanian firmly denied bail, citing Diddy as a significant flight risk and a potential danger, a decision reinforced by past allegations of violence including the infamous hotel incident. Sentencing is now officially set for Friday, October 3rd, 2025, a date confirmed after earlier discussions about moving it up. The Probation Office is currently compiling a crucial pre-sentencing report, which will play a major role in the judge's final decision. Legal experts highlight that aggravating factors, such as documented violent behaviors, are likely to influence the severity of the sentence. While Diddy's defense team is pushing for leniency, aiming for a term of 21 to 27 months including time served, prosecutors are advocating for a much harsher 4-5 years per count. Most legal analysts agree that a lighter sentence is highly improbable given the nature of the conviction. Beyond the federal case, Combs' legal team is preparing to appeal the conviction, and there's growing speculation about a potential presidential pardon. It's also important to note that Diddy still faces over 50 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct. These are entirely separate from his criminal case and are expected to proceed regardless of his sentencing outcome. For now, Sean Combs remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, awaiting his fate. #Diddy #SeanCombs #DiddyConviction #MannAct #LegalUpdate #CourtCase #Sentencing #BailDenied #CelebrityNews #APBNews #JusticeSystem #TrueCrime #HollywoodScandal #MDCBrooklyn
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Diddy's Conviction: What Happens Next? Bail Denied, Sentencing Confirmed for Oct 3 | #Diddy

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

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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.

After a week of intense pressure…

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What Does John Catsimatidis Know About Zohran Mamdani?

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.

Mamdani, the Democratic New York City mayoral…

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

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