Feb. 25, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki New York’s CityFHEPS housing voucher program has grown into a fiscal albatross that is barely making a dent in keeping vulnerable low-income residents in their homes — and draining the city coffers of billions of dollars, according to a nonprofit’s report released Monday. The Citizens Budget Commission (CBC)…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Monday sought to minimize the mounting calls from fellow Democratic officials that he either resign or be removed from office, arguing they are undermining the will of New York City voters based on “perception and belief.” Hizzoner, in his first media availability since Feb.…
Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won has introduced a bill in the New York City Council to prohibit the public disclosure of shelter addresses by city agencies. Won’s Intro. 1198 would prevent any mayoral agency or office that operates emergency or temporary shelter facilities exclusively serving new arrivals from publicly disclosing… Read more »
Feb. 20, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller As Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection hopes continue to dim and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be on the verge of entering the race for City Hall, some Democratic pols and labor leaders are turning to someone who has shown zero interest in running for mayor: City Council…
Feb. 19, 2025 By Jada Camille Immigration laws continue to evolve under the Trump Administration, creating a complex, confusing and fearful environment for undocumented immigrants in New York. Despite recent changes — including City Hall policy changes on handling ICE visits at local schools, shelters and hospitals – immigrants still hold specific rights designed…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Gov. Kathy Hochul met with a litany of New York City officials on Tuesday to consider removing Mayor Eric Adams from office as concerns over President Trump’s Justice Department’s decision to drop his corruption case — and whether that may have compromised the mayor — reached a fever pitch.…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a virtual meeting with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis at City Hall. The meeting was held in response to the resignation of four deputy mayors on Monday, Feb. 17, over allegations that Mayor Eric Adams agreed to…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens City Council Member Nantasha Williams is calling on Mayor Adams’ office to support the establishment of a Downtown Jamaica Neighborhood Task Force. Williams sent a letter to the Mayor’s office last week asking for his leadership in developing the task force to address persistent quality-of-life issues…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki Gov. Kathy Hochul is meeting with key city officials on Tuesday at her Midtown office to discuss Mayor Eric Adams and his future at City Hall. The embattled mayor’s tenuous hold on power frayed even further Monday after four deputy mayors submitted their resignations over his cooperation with…
Feb. 17, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday night she would meet with “key leaders” of the city Tuesday to discuss a “path forward” that may lead to the ouster of embattled Mayor Eric Adams. The news came on a day when four of Adams’ deputy mayors announced their resignation.…