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Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted

The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall

Politics

Politics

New York politicians are looking for a new social media home

Twitter is becoming unusable. Politicians who have relied on the platform to campaign and communicate with constituents are trying out alternatives.

Policy

Policy

New York City’s uphill battle to save manufacturing

After decades of job losses, maintaining the status quo will take a monumental effort and fresh ideas.

Policy

Policy

New York City Council adopts budget, but not without criticism

The City Council voted to adopt a $107 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 by a vote of 39-12, following difficult negotiations with Mayor Eric Adams.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Eric Adams continues the Brad Lander digs at budget presser

The New York City mayor couldn’t help but go off script to shade the city comptroller for not going to Washington.

Budget

Policy

Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams shake hands on $107 billion NYC budget

Despite a year of contentious budget negotiations, the city leaders reached a budget deal before the deadline.

Homelessness

Policy

Homeless sweeps a 'failure,' NYC comptroller says in audit

Of the 2,308 people involuntarily removed from street encampments, just three ended up in permanent housing.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Susan Zhuang declares victory in southern Brooklyn City Council seat

Zhuang defeated Wai Yee Chan and Stanley Ng in the Democratic primary, setting her up for a competitive general election in November.

Homelessness

Policy

Mayor, City Council head for likely veto showdown over expanding housing vouchers

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers, but the City Council is prepared to vote to override the veto.

NYPD

Policy

Under Adams and Sewell, advocates allege rollback in police accountability

The city’s police watchdog said that Sewell has disagreed with or declined to pursue their recommended discipline for substantiated complaints of misconduct in most cases.

Heard Around Town

Politics

LGBTQ+ political clubs boycotting Mayor Eric Adams’ Pride reception – again

“This mayor does not and demonstrably will never stand in solidarity with our community.”

News & Politics

Politics

NYPD commissioner resigns amid tension with Mayor Eric Adams

Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the NYPD, is out after 18 months.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

City Council goes to D.C. (not because the mayor told them to)

A Q&A with Council Member Justin Brannan on getting more federal funding for asylum-seekers and advocating for expedited work authorizations.

2023 elections

Politics

Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch

From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.

Policy

Politics

Eric Adams, NYC health officials warn of poor air quality risks

New York City health and emergency officials urged all New Yorkers– especially those with underlying medical conditions – to limit outdoor activities.