Adams probes
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted
Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.
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Politics
Muriel Goode-Trufant takes on corporation counsel post, but with criticism
While many have sung praises over Eric Adams’ pick for New York City’s top lawyer, critics worry she will rubber stamp the mayor’s use of executive orders.
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Politics
Cuomo sues former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation
Bennett has said publicly that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her – a claim that the former governor said is false and defamatory.
News & Politics
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Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants
In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.
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Hochul backs abolishing the Electoral College
As she presided over the state’s ceremonial Electoral College vote, the governor called for the system to be replaced by a national popular vote.
Heard Around Town
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Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press
Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.
Donald Trump
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Trump: ‘I would certainly look at’ pardoning Eric Adams
The president-elect repeated assertions that the New York City mayor had been treated unfairly by federal watchdogs.
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Eric Adams denied public campaign funds for reelection bid
The Campaign Finance Board cited conduct “detrimental” to the matching funds program in denying the mayor a public funds payment for his reelection on Monday.
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Politics
Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala
Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.
Campaigns & Elections
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What to watch for at the NYC Campaign Finance Board meeting
After the mayor was indicted on federal campaign finance charges, the city’s public matching funds program is under heightened scrutiny.
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Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee
Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee
Politics
Does Ydanis Rodríguez want his old council seat back?
There’s some speculation that the DOT commish is considering a primary challenge to City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
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Politics
Eric Adams administration convenes second Charter Revision Commission focused on land use
The mayor’s team announced the creation of the new charter revision commission this week.
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Politics
Poll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
A new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Politics
Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.
The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.
News & Politics
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What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
Heard Around Town
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A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
Labor
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32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality
Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.
New York City
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