Lawler and Order: Public Controversies Unit
In college, Mike Lawler dressed as this “King of Pop” for Halloween, a choice that would later moonwalk back into the headlines.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Known for her hit Complicated, this Canadian singer became a teen icon in the early 2000s.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
These two Founding Fathers and former presidents both died on July 4, 1826—exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” was first used by this earlier U.S. president.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
NYC served as the very first capital of the United States, where the President took his oath of office.
Who is George Washington?
This columnist was banned from the congressman’s limited-forum town hall meeting for filming his staffers without express consent.
Who is David McKay Wilson?
This reality TV series, premiering in 2000, followed the lives of 12 strangers living together in a house under constant surveillance.
What is Big Brother?
In 1856, South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks nearly killed this Massachusetts senator after attacking him with a cane on the Senate floor.
Who is Charles Sumner?
Trump’s first major business success was redeveloping this dilapidated New York City hotel into the Grand Hyatt.
What is the Commodore Hotel?
Before the British renamed it in 1664, New York City was known by this Dutch name when founded in 1624.
What is New Amsterdam?
State troopers physically removed a 64-year-old social worker from this event hosted by Rep. Mike Lawler.
What was the Westchester Town Hall 2025?
This groundbreaking animated series, premiering in 2000, featured a talking sponge living under the sea.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants?
First elected Speaker of the House in 2007, this congresswoman made history as the first woman to hold the position—and later reclaimed it in 2019.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was awarded in this year for his contributions to television.
What is 2007?
This world-famous NYC landmark building has its very own ZIP code: 10118.
What is the Empire State Building?
These two disgraced NY-GOPers were leaders of the state party’s youth outreach organization who were in racist group chats.
Who are Peter Giunta and Bobby Walker?
This couple’s early 2000s PDA-filled romance included marriage, tabloid feuds, and a high-profile split in 2005.
Who are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck?
This trailblazing woman became the first to run for President of the United States in 1872—decades before women could even vote.
Who is Victoria Woodhull?
Known for his germaphobia, President Trump often avoids this common social gesture when able.
What is shaking hands?
Coney Island’s hot dogs became famous after being first sold by this small business in 1916.
What is Nathan’s Famous?
Mike Lawler’s campaign was banned from this information-sharing site after making 26 self-edits to the Rockland native’s personal page.
What is Wikipedia?
This “It girl” from The O.C. was rumored to have a love triangle with co-stars Mischa Barton and Adam Brody.
Who is Rachel Bilson?
In 1957, Sen. Strom Thurmond read this Dr. Seuss book for over three hours in one of the longest filibusters in U.S. history.
What is Green Eggs and Ham?
This signature Trump catchphrase from The Apprentice became one of the most recognizable TV quotes of the 2000s.
What is “You’re fired”?
Bakers say this NYC staple tastes better because of the minerals in the city’s tap water.
What is a bagel?