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…
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,…
Sep. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Hollis Library, a branch of the Queens Public Library, will close for two years starting Monday, Sept. 30, with its final day of service on Saturday, Sept. 28. Located at 202-05 Hillside Ave., the library is expected to reopen in Fall 2026 after the extensive renovations. Comprehensive…
Sep. 10, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams We came into office with a clear mission: to build a safer, more affordable city. And our initiatives for our students continue to deliver on that promise. As the administration running the largest school district in the nation, we are committed to giving our children a first-class…
Sep. 5, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Dean Moses Members of Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle have found themselves on the wrong end of multiple FBI search warrants and raids executed this week. The homes of two top Adams staffers, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, were raided…
Aug. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams reported Tuesday that there has been a “huge” decrease in the number of migrants showing up in New York City every week — allowing him to begin breathing a sigh of relief over a crisis that once seemed to define his administration. Adams, during his…
Aug. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens Democratic Assembly member and close ally of Mayor Eric Adams, officially launched her campaign in next year’s Democratic primary for city comptroller late Monday. Rajkumar announced her bid via a video posted to her new campaign website on Monday afternoon. It followed Rajkumar filing…
Jul. 13, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, the first woman ever to lead the New York City Fire Department, is resigning her post, amNewYork Metro confirmed on Saturday. The New York Post first reported on July 13 that Kavanagh sent them an email Saturday notifying them of her decision. Kavanagh made…
Jul. 9, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams Last week, we celebrated Independence Day — an opportunity to reflect on the values that make the American Dream possible in our city. Public safety and livability are two such foundational commitments — allowing every New Yorker to pursue their dreams without fear for their safety and…
Jul. 8, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced that owners of residential buildings with nine or fewer units will be required to place their trash in containers starting Nov. 12. The mayor also unveiled the new official “NYC Bin.” Owners of small residential buildings and single-family homes must purchase the…