'The woman for the job': Adams introduces Sewell as next NYPD commissioner
Mayor-elect Eric Adams named Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. That makes her the first woman to lead the nation's largest police force. Adams, himself a former police captain, introduced Sewell as his barrier-breaking choice for one of the most high-profile and powerful jobs in his upcoming administration.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams named Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. That makes her the first woman to lead the nation's largest police force. Adams, himself a former police captain, introduced Sewell as his barrier-breaking choice for one of the most high-profile and powerful jobs in his upcoming administration.
Keechant Sewell to become first woman to serve as NYPD commissioner
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Mayor-elect Eric Adams names David Banks next NYC schools chancellor
Mayor-elect Eric Adams tapped David Banks Thursday as the next New York City public schools chancellor.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams tapped David Banks Thursday as the next New York City public schools chancellor.
New York City may allow noncitizens to vote
Under a bill nearing approval, some 800,000 noncitizens would be allowed to cast ballots in elections to pick the mayor, City Council members and other municipal officeholders.
Under a bill nearing approval, some 800,000 noncitizens would be allowed to cast ballots in elections to pick the mayor, City Council members and other municipal officeholders.
NYC Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter stepping down to run non-profit
The New York City Schools Chancellor announced Wednesday that she was stepping down from her position at the end of the month.
The New York City Schools Chancellor announced Wednesday that she was stepping down from her position at the end of the month.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants drivers doing donuts on Kosciuszko Bridge found
Mayor-elect Eric Adams reacted to viral video of cars doing donuts on the Kosciuszko Bridge, saying New York City would not be “disrespected.”
Mayor-elect Eric Adams reacted to viral video of cars doing donuts on the Kosciuszko Bridge, saying New York City would not be “disrespected.”
BLM threatens 'riots, bloodshed' in NYC if Adams brings back police unit, mayor-elect responds
A Black Lives Matter leader is vowing there will be "riots" and "bloodshed" if Mayor-elect Eric Adams reinstates the NYPD's controversial anti-crime unit.
A Black Lives Matter leader is vowing there will be "riots" and "bloodshed" if Mayor-elect Eric Adams reinstates the NYPD's controversial anti-crime unit.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Race for Mayor: Adams and Sliwa campaign on final day
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
Eric Adams, a Democrat, is facing Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, in the race for mayor of New York City. Polls were open across the city for Election Day.
NYC mayoral campaign: Adams and Sliwa trade insults and compliments
The candidates running to become New York City's mayor lobbed accusations at each other about palling around with gangsters and acting like children or clowns but the second debate between Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa ended on a surprisingly tender note involving cats and veganism.
The candidates running to become New York City's mayor lobbed accusations at each other about palling around with gangsters and acting like children or clowns but the second debate between Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa ended on a surprisingly tender note involving cats and veganism.
Eric Adams says he'd likely preserve NYC schools' gifted program
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
Eric Adams now open to vaccine mandates for NYC students
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
NYC mayoral candidates speak out after wave of overnight gun violence
Gun violence overnight Saturday left three people dead and over a dozen injured.
Gun violence overnight Saturday left three people dead and over a dozen injured.
Officials call for tougher weapons laws as gun violence grows
New NYPD statistics illustrate the damage guns are doing on city streets. Shooting victims are up 16 percent so far this year compared to last year and shooting incidents have jumped nearly 22 percent.
New NYPD statistics illustrate the damage guns are doing on city streets. Shooting victims are up 16 percent so far this year compared to last year and shooting incidents have jumped nearly 22 percent.
Shocking video of young suspect firing point-blank at man on bike
Police released shocking daytime video of a young gunman firing at point-blank range on a man riding a bike in Brooklyn.
Police released shocking daytime video of a young gunman firing at point-blank range on a man riding a bike in Brooklyn.
Cuomo, Adams pledge to work together to battle NYC gun violence
The pair announced new initiatives to try and battle back the wave of violence, including 4,000 summer jobs, more vocational training opportunities and increased anti-violence outreach.
The pair announced new initiatives to try and battle back the wave of violence, including 4,000 summer jobs, more vocational training opportunities and increased anti-violence outreach.
De Blasio and mayoral candidate Adams want congestion pricing implemented now
Step on it! Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants congestion pricing to be implemented "as fast as humanly possible."
Step on it! Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants congestion pricing to be implemented "as fast as humanly possible."
Eric Adams meets with President Biden to discuss gun violence
Eric Adams, the Democratic mayoral candidate, was at the White House on Monday afternoon for a meeting with President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other law enforcement officials.
Eric Adams, the Democratic mayoral candidate, was at the White House on Monday afternoon for a meeting with President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other law enforcement officials.
Democrat Eric Adams says he's ready to lead New York City
New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams is promising to guide the city to a new era of safety and prosperity. Adams bested a large Democratic field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.
New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams is promising to guide the city to a new era of safety and prosperity. Adams bested a large Democratic field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.