Eric Adams
Personality
People who would’ve been on Eric Adams’ haters list
Even though City Hall said it didn’t have the list, we have a few ideas of who likely would’ve made the cut.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams’ claim to keep ‘list in my office’ of critics unfounded
A City & State intern’s request, under the Freedom of Information Law, for the names on Adams’ supposed list turned up empty.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
Housing
Policy
Inside the Adams administration’s Albany housing strategy
After mixed results in previous sessions, the mayor came away with everything he wanted for housing in the latest state budget. Here’s how they got their act together.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams on City Council tensions: ‘We know we still need to resolve this city’
The mayor alluded to events within his own family to smooth over recent disagreements.
New York City Council
Policy
Speaker Adams and Mayor Adams clash over City Council oversight of City Hall
The Council speaker is advancing legislation to give the council veto power over some mayoral appointments, but the mayor's newly-announced Charter Revision Commission could delay that.
Eric Adams
Personality
Eric Adams objects to scrutiny from the ‘word police’
They’ve kept an eye on everything the mayor has said during his two years in office.
Education
Policy
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams’ message to challengers: ‘Don’t worry about me’
The mayor defended his record against criticism from primary opponent state Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Zellnor Myrie may run for mayor on legislative record
The state senator has focused on criminal justice and election reforms in Albany.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Myrie starts exploratory committee to challenge Adams for mayor
The state senator is the latest politico to express interest in mounting a challenge.
Opinion
Opinion
David Paterson: The case for Randy Mastro
The former governor calls Mastro, Eric Adams’ pick for corporation counsel, “a pro who rises above party lines.”
Albany Agenda
Politics
This was finally Eric Adams’ year in Albany
Gov. Kathy Hochul helped deliver key wins for her partner in New York City.
Education
Policy
NYC commits $500 million for at-risk education programs
The funding will cover half the $1 billion hole left by expiring federal aid.
Budget
Policy
Adams touts state budget for delivering on NYC priorities and 'every piece of the housing agenda'
New York City’s mayor voiced his approval over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s conceptual $237 billion deal announced a day before, but it’s not a home run on every issue.
Economic Development
Policy
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in ‘City of Yes’
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed overhaul of dated zoning regulations would bolster New York’s economic recovery and grow local business.
NYPD
Politics
Adams defends NYPD’s 'right to have an opinion'
The mayor responded to the department’s criticism of a journalist on X
Heard Around Town
Personality
Eric Adams’ communications office: Where are they now?
Several members of the mayor’s press shop have left (or are leaving) for eye-catching new jobs over the last year.
Eric Adams
Politics
Adams rings public safety alarm bells, but says city is not “out of control”
The killings of an NYPD officer and an individual on the subway tracks on Monday pointed to a trio of public safety issues for the city, according to the mayor.
Editor's Note
Opinion