Apr. 14, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Two of the city’s most powerful unions, which endorsed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021, are instead supporting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the 2025 NYC mayor’s race, his campaign announced on Monday. The support of the two unions, 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council (HTC),…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro went on the attack against City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams on Friday, charging that she “misused” her office by booting two council members off her budget team after they endorsed her mayor’s race rival Andrew Cuomo. The first deputy mayor’s comments re-ignite tensions…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams will embark on his first international trip, traveling to the Dominican Republican this weekend, since his now-dismissed federal indictment came down last September, his office announced on Friday. City Hall said Hizzoner is traveling to the DR on Sunday to “stand in solidarity with the…
April 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials in Queens and Manhattan have penned an open letter to Mayor Eric Adams and Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to express concerns over delays in opening a dedicated pedestrian walkway across the Queensboro Bridge. State Senators Mike Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez and Liz Krueger, Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and… Read more »
Apr. 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Reckless e-bike drivers, illegal vending and outdoor substance use. These are just a handful of the every-day issues that impact New Yorkers’ sense of safety and well-being, and will be addressed through the NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division, the department announced on Thursday. The new unit will…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller City Council leaders warned on Wednesday that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could damage Gotham’s economy and place further strain on New Yorkers already struggling to make ends meet. They also called out Mayor Eric Adams for refusing to criticize Trump over the issue. The escalating series of tariffs…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller A top Adams administration official signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex for the first time in over a decade. The move drew swift backlash from elected officials and advocates charging it is…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Tuesday that President Trump is “someone that’s finally listening” to him on combating the city’s migrant crisis, citing it as an example of how he believes their warm relationship is benefiting the Big Apple. Hizzoner’s comments, made during his weekly news conference, came just…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Our North Star has always been keeping New York City streets, subways, and communities safe. This is a pro-public safety administration, and we know that in order for New York City to be the best place to raise a family, our neighborhoods need to be safe. Since…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams’ decision last week to run as an independent rather than duke it out in a crowded Democratic primary may have revived his re-election effort — but his bid to secure another four years in City Hall still faces long odds. After weeks of speculation, Adams…