Adams probes
Politics
Brianna Suggs no longer fundraising for Eric Adams campaign
Suggs, whose home was raided as part of a federal investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign, will stay on the 2025 campaign in another role.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault
The mayor denied knowing his accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act on Nov. 22.
Policy
Politics
Ask the experts: Are the Adams administration’s budget cuts necessary?
Experts weigh in on the state of the city’s financial crisis and explore how the city should be dealing with it.
Labor
Policy
Thousands more vacant positions eliminated in latest New York City budget cuts
“Without the significant and timely support we need from Washington, D.C., today’s budget will be only the beginning,” Mayor Eric Adams said of a plan that cuts 2,100 vacancies.
Economic Development
Politics
NYC must create new industrial development plan under council bill
The Adams administration is already looking at revamping outdated industrial zoning through its City of Yes zoning text amendment.
Adams probes
Politics
Adams admin won’t say whether other officials’ devices were seized
The mayor said Tuesday he’s “fully cooperating” with the federal probe, but declined to say whether other members of his administration or campaign have been contacted as part of the investigation.
Personality
Personality
Anne Williams-Isom on life at the center of the storm
She has helped children and families thrive her whole career. The influx of migrants is like no challenge she has faced before.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, New York City leaders brace for budget cuts
Eric Adams claimed he stayed home from Somos because of the city’s budget crisis. Some down in Puerto Rico are bracing for – and planning how to combat – coming budget cuts.
Politics
Politics
The latest from Somos 2023
Whether you’re in San Juan or not, keep up with the gossip from New York’s buzziest event of the year.
Politics
Politics
At Somos, the search for the next mayor is on
The next mayoral election is two years away, but the federal probe of Adams’ campaign finances supercharged a conversation about a primary challenge to him in 2025.
News & Politics
Politics
Why did Marjorie Velázquez blow it in the Bronx?
The City Council member’s unexpected loss could come down to poor turnout, local opposition to affordable housing, a muddled campaign message – or all of the above.
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan defeats Ari Kagan in heated southern Brooklyn Council race
“Tonight was a victory for love over hate, for hope over fear, for truth over lies,” Brannan said.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council general election results
Follow the latest results from all the races to watch.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Republican NYC Council candidate returns George Santos donation
Republican Ying Tan, who is running for City Council in southern Brooklyn, returned a donation that appears to be from Rep. George Santos.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council general election races to watch
There will be battlegrounds across the city as Republicans try to add to their gains in recent years.
Personality
Personality
COIB’s X account: Possibly gone, but not forgotten
Did New York City just lose its best government social media account?
Heard Around Town
Politics
Velázquez on the viral ‘bye bye!’
The New York City lawmaker yelled out when swing district Republican Mike Lawler voted for the far-right speaker candidate.
Policy
Policy
Adams admin questioned on “perplexing” migrant costs
City Council members honed in on ballooning “per diem” costs of sheltering asylum-seekers in New York City at an oversight hearing Monday.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Labor to spend big on Brannan in contested southern Brooklyn race against Kagan
With labor support and volunteers, Council Member Justin Brannan brushes off rift with Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership.
Immigration
Policy
NYC shelter limits could complicate asylum application process
New York City Council members raised concerns that shelter stay limits will make it more difficult for asylum-seekers to receive crucial notices from the federal government.
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