Community leaders silent on Iran bombing
By Charles Sercombe President Trump ran as a “peace” candidate in 2024, and many Arab-Americans in Hamtramck believed that. Trump campaigned to bring an end to the war between Ukraine…
Police chief responds to gun recording
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri says the recording of him offering a loaded gun to a female civilian from the police academy was “manipulated.” In an angry…
Special prosecutor still reviewing election allegations
By Charles Sercombe The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office has agreed to review allegations that four city councilmembers, a former councilmember and a resident violated state election law in 2023. And,…
Chief’s offer of a gun: a ‘joke’
By Charles Sercombe The attorney for City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit against the mayor, city council and police chief promised that damaging information would be released in the coming…
Former mayor flying Old Glory as a symbol of national distress
By Alan Madlane Former mayor Karen Majewski has caused a bit of a local stir by flying an American flag upside-down on the second-floor balcony of her home. The action…
Mayor orders city manager out of council meeting:’I don’t feel safe’
By Charles Sercombe In a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act, Mayor Amer Ghalib demanded that City Manager Max Garbarino, who is on paid suspension, be kicked out…
City manager lawsuit is explosive
By Charles Sercombe A week ago, City Manager Max Garbarino warned the mayor and city council that he was going to drop a bombshell lawsuit on them if they…
Read the city manager’s lawsuit
garbarino lawsuit By Charles Sercombe There have been plenty of news stories this week about City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit. On Tuesday, The Review obtained a copy of the 74-page…
City manager suspended and gears up to sue city
By Charles Sercombe In an emotionally charged city council meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Max Garbarino didn’t stand a chance. After an angry exchange between Garbarino and Mayor Amer Ghalib,…
Breaking news … City manager issues a stern warning to city council
By Charles Sercombe Once again, City Manager Max Garbarino’s job is on the line. At tonight’s regular city council meeting, a discussion will continue about the paid suspension of…
