Mayor Adams lobbies Albany to extend mayoral control of schools
Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.
Crisis on Rikers Island
Faced with the deadline to come up with an action plan to fix the notorious Rikers Island jail complex or face a federal takeover, Mayor Eric Adams submitted to a federal monitor a 40-page document detailing how his administration intends to target violence and staff shortages at the facility.
Mayor Adams demands support for NYPD amid growing NYC gun crime
Mayor Eric Adams defended the NYPD and expressed his frustration over an alleged lack of support for law enforcement as gun violence on New York City's streets continues to rise.
NYC COVID cases rise; CDC says spike in deaths coming
Officials said New York City would seriously consider bringing back mask mandates and vaccine checks if hospitalizations due to COVID continue to rise.
Poll: New Yorkers don't feel safe in NYC
According to a new poll, 54% of voters in New York City say they are not happy with how Mayor Eric Adams has handled crime.
Another NYC homeless encampment cleared out
New York City police officers and sanitation workers cleared out another homeless encampment on Wednesday as part of the mayor's plan to try to get unhoused people into shelters while also making sure residents and visitors "can enjoy the clean public spaces."
Man fatally shot in East Village; Adams to meet with NYPD on crime
Mayor Eric Adams will be meeting with NYPD commanders on Saturday to discuss ways to address crime in the city.
NYC budget highlights public safety, economic growth, mayor says
The first 100 days of Mayor Eric Adams' tenure have been tumultuous with violent crime spiking, the subway's safety called into question, and jobs still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Mayor Adams announces $900M traffic safety investment
The investment will advance the goals laid out in the NYC Streets Plan to rapidly build out critical street safety and public transportation infrastructure.
Subway metal detectors may be installed
New York City officials are looking at technology from several companies that could be installed in the subway system to detect weapons.
New York subway attack: Frank R. James held without bail as police seek motive
Frank R. James, 62, the suspect in the shooting of 10 people aboard an N train in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was ordered held without bail Thursday during his arraignment in Brooklyn federal court. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if found guilty of throwing smoke grenades and opening fire on a crowded train.
NYC's gifted and talented program revived with major expansion
In a reversal from the previous administration, Mayor Eric Adams says he's not only keeping the controversial gifted and talented program but expanding it in NYC public schools.
New York subway attack: Suspect Frank James faces federal terror charge
Police have arrested Frank R. James, the man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway. Authorities have charged him with a federal terror-related offense.
Brooklyn subway shooting: Dozens hurt, shooter at large
The NYPD has identified a man that detectives are looking for who may be connected to the mass shooting that unfolded on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn at the height of the morning rush hour on Tuesday. Officers recovered a Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic pistol, three extended-capacity magazines, four smoke grenades, a hatchet, a container of gasoline, and a key to a U-Haul rental van, a top police official said.
Mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback
Mayor Eric Adams has vowed that he can deliver a safe, functional and fun city. The Democrat's optimism remained high even as he marked his 100th day as mayor by going into quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for NYC workers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was working remotely due to a COVID diagnosis, officially designated Juneteenth a paid city holiday. Monday's announcement marked a first in city history.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is self-isolating, according to his press secretary.
Several arrested after standoff over dismantling of NYC homeless encampment
Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC Crime: Murders down, overall crime up 30% in March
While murders in New York City dropped by almost 16%, overall crime increased by 36.5% in March 2022, compared to the same period a year ago.
Bail reform changes expected in NY state budget
Changes to bail reform could be on the way as part of the upcoming state budget. The agreement would allow judges to set bail for more offenses and would make it easier to keep repeat offenders in custody.