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Tim Pearson

Politics

Tim Pearson, Mayor Adams’ scandal-ridden adviser, chose to resign and wasn’t forced out: Hizzoner

Posted on October 1, 2024

City Council rally for housing voucher expansion case

Politics

City Council, Legal Aid Society appeal court ruling on lawsuit expanding housing voucher eligibility

Posted on October 1, 2024

Brooklyn bar owner accuses NYPD of shakedown

Brooklyn

Brooklyn bar owner says he is cooperating with feds, suing NYPD over alleged shakedown involving ex-top cop’s brother

Posted on October 1, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at podium

Politics

‘I can do this job,’ Mayor Adams insists, amid concerns that federal corruption charges will distract him

Posted on October 1, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams arrives at the Greater AME Catherdal.

Politics

Mayor Adams’ lawyers ask judge to sanction prosecutors, toss indictment over alleged press leaks

Posted on October 1, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking about MTA

Politics

Hochul suggests MTA’s approved $68B capital plan may be shrunk before getting state approval

Posted on September 30, 2024

Mayor Adams lawyer Alex Spiro

Politics

‘There’s lots of lies’: Mayor Adams’ celebrity lawyer says feds have no case, accuses them of illegal press leaks

Posted on September 30, 2024

Mayor Adams with attorney after indictment arraignment hearing

Politics

Mayor Adams indictment: Defense lawyers ask federal judge to toss bribery charges

Posted on September 30, 2024

Mayor Adams speaking at Bronx church

Bronx

At Bronx church, Mayor Adams again vows to work through criminal indictment: ‘I’m not going to resign, I’m going to reign’

Posted on September 29, 2024

traffic on a New York City street with lower speed limits

Politics

Congestion pricing: Judge’s ruling lets lawsuits challenging Hochul’s pause move forward

Posted on September 29, 2024

Mayor Adams walking with aides

Politics

Mayor Adams indictment: The latest details of what we know, and what’s to come

Posted on September 29, 2024

Mayor Adams speaking during church service

Queens

Mayor Adams visits Queens church for pastor’s installation amid federal corruption indictment

Posted on September 28, 2024

Mayor Adams with attorney gives a thumbs up after arraignment on indictment

‘I am not guilty, Your Honor’: Mayor Adams pleads innocence at arraignment on federal corruption indictment

Posted on September 27, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams surrendered himself to federal court.

Politics

Mayor Adams enters Manhattan federal court, surrenders to feds ahead of noon arraignment

Posted on September 27, 2024

eric adams and brooklyn borough president antonio reynoso

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso recalls ‘unusual’ visit from Turkish official after Adams became mayor

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Here’s what we know about the mayor’s indictment, what’s to come and how pols are reacting

Posted on September 27, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Adams’ Brooklyn neighbors back resignation calls amid indictment drama

Celebrity attorney Alex Spiro with Mayor Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams’ celebrity attorney Alex Spiro paints historic federal indictment as frivolous

Posted on September 26, 2024

NY Mayor Adams speaks to the press after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York

Politics

Mayor Adams indicted: What are the rules for NYC politicians accepting gifts and contributions?

Posted on September 26, 2024

NY Mayor Adams speaks to the press after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York

Politics

‘Hear our side’: Mayor Eric Adams vows not to resign after indictment, blasts prosecutors and federal government

Posted on September 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press outside his official residence, Gracie Mansion, after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York City, U.S. September 26, 2024.

Gay City News

LGBTQ lawmakers call on Mayor Adams to resign after federal indictment

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pols call for Mayor Adams’ resignation, fair trial amid historic indictment

Indicted Mayor Adams

Politics

MAYOR ADAMS INDICTED: Feds accuse NYC’s chief executive of accepting illegal foreign donations, defrauding millions in campaign funds

Posted on September 26, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking

Politics

Mayor Adams indicted: Gov. Hochul mum as calls for mayor’s resignation grow

Posted on September 26, 2024

Federal agent and police officer at Gracie Mansion

Politics

Gracie Mansion raided by feds amid reports of Mayor Adams facing indictment

Posted on September 26, 2024

Mayor Adams speaks about subway shooting

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges, reports say

Posted on September 26, 2024

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

Politics

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

Posted on September 25, 2024

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC

Politics

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

Posted on September 25, 2024

Protest over Rikers Island conditions

Politics

Advocates renew call for Rikers Island closure as judge’s decision on possible federal takeover looms

Posted on September 25, 2024

people in a park at a press conference about pets and service animals in New York

Politics

New bill would increase fines for drivers who hit pets, service animals in New York

Posted on September 25, 2024

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

Politics

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

Posted on September 25, 2024

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo testifies on Capitol Hill

Politics

Andrew Cuomo: The wild card in the 2025 mayoral race. Will he run? Can he win?

Posted on September 25, 2024

Anthony Mirand New York City Sheriff

Politics

Mayor Adams keeps ‘confidence’ in NYC Sheriff Miranda amid reports of new corruption probe

Posted on September 24, 2024

Schools Chancellor David Banks

Politics

Schools Chancellor David Banks leaving post amid continued City Hall turmoil

Posted on September 24, 2024

Bodycam footage of police shooting in Brooklyn

Politics

Mayor Adams stands by cops involved in Brooklyn subway police shooting, chastises critics, following release of bodycam footage

Posted on September 24, 2024

Freighter docked at Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Brooklyn

NYC gets $164 million in fed funds to restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Posted on September 23, 2024

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Politics

NYPD deputy commissioner seeks ‘finality’ to federal probes involving department after Donlon raid

Posted on September 23, 2024

Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock Entertainment put out renderings of their Metropolitan Park casino and entertainment district proposal in Queens.

Queens

Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils renderings of Citi Field casino and park proposal in Queens

Posted on September 22, 2024

Politics

Another raid: Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon has homes searched by feds one week after being appointed top cop

Posted on September 22, 2024

columbia street concrete recycling facility

Brooklyn Paper

Pols call on DOT to crack down on dust, noise at Columbia Street concrete facility

Trump rally atmosphere

LI Press

Unique Trump Rally Atmosphere Is Part Of The Appeal, Attendees Say

City Hall rally for more public bathrooms in New York City

Politics

‘Free to Pee’: Council members, advocates push bills to open up more public restrooms for New Yorkers

Posted on September 19, 2024

Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump

LI Press

Pro-Trump And Anti-Trump Ralliers Trade Barbs Outside Coliseum

city of yes

QNS

Bayside community ramps up opposition to City of Yes housing plan as city council vote nears

Trump protest

LI Press

“We Are Not Going Back,” Shouts Trump Protest Outside Nassau Rally

Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

A new low: One of three New Yorkers view Hochul unfavorably in latest Siena College poll

Posted on September 19, 2024

democratic

Queens

Democratic group urges voters with multiple homes to re-register in swing districts ahead of 2024 election

Posted on September 19, 2024

Protesting Trump's Nassau rally

LI Press

These Groups Protested Trump’s Nassau Rally Following Haitian American Remarks

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NYPD vehicle in the Bronx

Shooting on Cross Bronx Expressway claims man’s life, leaves woman wounded: cops

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Victoria’s secrets: Thankfully back in action

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City