David Lazar

Mayor

Mayor speaks to media at Flight 587 memorial service

Mayor Eric Adams spoke out Sunday morning for the first time since the FBI seized his phones and iPad last week amid an ongoing investigation into his 2021 campaign fundraising. “What I am really hoping is that these periodic leaks stop,” Adams said. Adams also reiterated that he is cooperating with the FBI investigation. “We […]

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Mayor

Mayor Eric Adams visits Puerto Rico

Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Puerto Rico Sunday morning to assess the damage from Hurricane Fiona and meet with local officials. The storm devastated Puerto Rico, dropping over two feet of rain in some areas and leaving thousands without food, water and electricity. The mayor arrived on the island shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday and […]

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City Council

City Council member attempting to ban horse-drawn carriages | #citycouncil

A coalition of City Council members are attempting to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city and replace them with electronic alternatives. A bill is being introduced by Queens councilman Robert Holden that — if enacted — would replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones by June 1, 2024, Holden’s office confirmed Wednesday. Nine other Council members, from Republicans […]

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