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Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges, reports say

Mayor Adams speaks about subway shooting

Sep. 26, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams, under siege for weeks amid multiple federal investigations into his administration, has become the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted on criminal charges. The exact charges against the mayor are unknown at this time, as the indictment remains under…

MTA approves $68.4 billion capital plan, sends it to Albany on how to figure out funding

MTA signal work as part of the Five-Year Capital Plan

Sep. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The MTA approved on Wednesday its $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 — even though how much of that plan will be paid for remains up in the air with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ongoing pause of congestion pricing. All 10 members of the MTA board approved the proposal on…

AOC calls for Mayor Adams’ ouster amid torrent of federal probes and high-level resignations at City Hall

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC

Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx/Queens) called on Mayor Eric Adams to resign Wednesday “for the good of the city” amid an unrelenting maelstrom of federal investigations surrounding City Hall. Ocasio-Cortez is perhaps the most high-profile pol to urge Adams to step down thus far, following a steady stream…

Electric shuttle service launches in Rockaways, providing green transportation to underserved communities

electric shuttle

Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A fully electric shuttle service is now running in the Rockaways, offering eco-friendly transportation as part of a new program. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the program’s launch on Monday, Sept. 23.   Circuit…

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

amputee

Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation presented the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team with a $5,000 check on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the foundation’s second annual Legacy Award. Prior to Saturday’s Mets game, Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and New York Mets Co-owner Alex Cohen presented the check…

NYC Planning panel greenlights ‘City of Yes’ housing plan — but it still faces tough road in City Council

Mayor Adams with City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick at city of Yes rally for more housing

Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The New York City Planning Commission voted Wednesday to approve Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning overhaul aimed at boosting housing supply across the Big Apple — but the controversial plan must still pass the City Council, where it likely will face strong political opposition. The scheme,…