Feds push for Rikers Island takeover
A federal prosecutor says his office will seek to have control of New York City’s trouble-plagued Rikers Island jail complex taken away from Mayor Eric Adam’s administration in favor of a court-appointed outside authority.
A federal prosecutor says his office will seek to have control of New York City’s trouble-plagued Rikers Island jail complex taken away from Mayor Eric Adam’s administration in favor of a court-appointed outside authority.
Edward Caban named new NYPD commissioner
Caban is the first Latino NYPD commissioner. He was second in command to Keechant Sewell.
Caban is the first Latino NYPD commissioner. He was second in command to Keechant Sewell.
Adams administration faces criticism for handling air quality crisis in NYC
In a heated exchange with Commissioner Iscol, Williams continued to insist at the hearing that the Adams administration could have warned New Yorkers sooner about the rapidly plummeting air quality and says their refusal to admit this is concerning.
In a heated exchange with Commissioner Iscol, Williams continued to insist at the hearing that the Adams administration could have warned New Yorkers sooner about the rapidly plummeting air quality and says their refusal to admit this is concerning.
New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says
A court-appointed monitor is urging a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings against New York City to coerce the city to urgently improve its handling of its troubled massive jail complex.
A court-appointed monitor is urging a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings against New York City to coerce the city to urgently improve its handling of its troubled massive jail complex.
6 charged in alleged straw donor scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.
Could NYC house asylum seekers in public schools?
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
New York City Council launches oversight hearing to evaluate mayor's response to smoke crisis
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
Mayor Adams likens woman asking him question on rising rents to plantation owner
Adams' response drew some applause at the meeting, but a significant amount of criticism on social media.
Adams' response drew some applause at the meeting, but a significant amount of criticism on social media.
Mayor Adams, NYC Council reach deal on $107B budget deal
The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.
The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
NYC adds Diwali as public school holiday, with a catch
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
$25M grant secured to install e-bike charging stations in NYCHA sites
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.
Mayor Adams vetoes City Council housing voucher bills
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is vetoing four City Council bills intended to give more assistance to homeless people and address the city's affordable housing crisis, setting the stage for a showdown between the Mayor and the Council.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is vetoing four City Council bills intended to give more assistance to homeless people and address the city's affordable housing crisis, setting the stage for a showdown between the Mayor and the Council.
Mayor Adams lifts 90-day rule to aid homeless crisis amidst surge of migrants
As more and more migrants flood into New York straining the city's already overrun shelter system, Mayor Adams signed an executive order today to ease the crisis.
As more and more migrants flood into New York straining the city's already overrun shelter system, Mayor Adams signed an executive order today to ease the crisis.
Keechant Sewell resignation: Behind-the-scenes tensions may have led to departure
Behind-the-scenes tensions between outgoing NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and New York City Mayor Eric Adams may have led to Sewell's shocking resignation announcement on Monday.
Behind-the-scenes tensions between outgoing NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and New York City Mayor Eric Adams may have led to Sewell's shocking resignation announcement on Monday.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor Adams announces 2 asylum seekers shelters opening
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announces resignation
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell has officially resigned after being the NYPD commissioner for nearly a year and a half.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell has officially resigned after being the NYPD commissioner for nearly a year and a half.
New York City implements first minimum wage for food delivery workers
Food delivery workers will soon be receiving a pay increase after Mayor Eric Adams and other officials pushed for it.
Food delivery workers will soon be receiving a pay increase after Mayor Eric Adams and other officials pushed for it.
NYC gears up for citywide food scrap composting rollout
The city council signed a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate food scraps from yard waste in order to cut down the amount of garbage in landfills.
The city council signed a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate food scraps from yard waste in order to cut down the amount of garbage in landfills.
Adams set to sign citywide composting bill into law
Mayor Eric Adams is set to sign a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate food scraps from household trash.
Mayor Eric Adams is set to sign a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate food scraps from household trash.