Michael McMahon

Progressive prosecutors have been winning local elections around the country. Here's what they're doing with their new power.

The candidates for the U.S. Congressional seat of Staten Island, Republican Robert Straniere, a one-time New York State Assemblyman, and Democrat Michael McMahon, a New York City Councilman (District 49, North Shore), will discuss their candidacies.

Two bills in the city council this week take on trash in the city. First, Council Member Simcha Felder, (D-Brooklyn) describes his plan to ban the distribution of flyers and menus throughout NYC. Then, Council Member Michael McMahon, (D-Staten Island), wants to crack down on people who break a rarely ...