Jul. 14, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Over the past couple of months, Mayor Eric Adams has on several occasions said there’s a “coordinated effort” among the city’s press corps to “attack” his administration, while not recognizing its purported accomplishments. Adams expounded on that point and its possible connection to his status as the city’s…
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With the looming spectre of a late budget, Adams says reaching a balanced plan will be ‘painful’
Jun. 1, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Reaching a balanced budget for the next fiscal year will be “painful,” Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday as negotiations over a spending plan that must pass by July 1 kick off this month.
NYPD defund pledge and busy schedules: How the City Council Progressive Caucus saw a 15-member defection
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »