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NYPD brass grilled by City Council on overtime costs | #citycouncil

Unlike most other city agencies, the NYPD has been largely shielded from major budget cuts in recent months. This is despite skyrocketing overtime costs that, according to the City Council, are running hundreds of millions of dollars over budget for the current fiscal year. For “some reason,” Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said Wednesday, “the NYPD […]

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ bid for continued mayoral control of city schools killed by NY lawmakers in state budget

Metro By Carl Campanile and Vaughn Golden Published March 13, 2024, 8:02 p.m. ET Albany lawmakers are killing Mayor Eric Adams’ hopes of getting an extension of his control over New York City public schools included in the state budget, The Post has learned. Adams will instead have to hope the legislature passes an extension […]

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Which Mayor Eric Adams aides have been raided by FBI?

Metro exclusive details By Isabel Vincent and Jon Levine Published March 2, 2024, 7:00 a.m. ET The FBI raid on the home of Winnie Greco, one of Eric Adams’s closest advisors Thursday — just three months after another raid on his top fundraiser— casts new light on the shady cast of characters that surround New […]

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams hosts Lunar New Year celebration

[Source] Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Lunar New Year celebration with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in New York City, where they welcomed the Year of the Dragon. What happened: The reception was supposed to be held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor, but had to be […]

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The 2025 race for Carlina Rivera’s City Council seat is on | #citycouncil

Andrea Gordillo, Manhattan Community Board 3 chair and a local nonprofit leader, is launching her campaign this week to succeed New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera, whose final term will come to a close at the end of 2025. While the Democratic primary is still a little under a year and a half away, […]

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The Point: Battle over Mayor Eric Adams’ control of NYC schools and how Tom Suozzi’s win will impact future races

The Point There’s a tug-of-war in Albany. New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants an extension of his control over the city’s schools, but he has some powerful opponents.  Talking Points Michael Mulgrew is head of the powerful teachers union. He’s lobbying state lawmakers to chip away at the mayor’s absolute control of New York City […]

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City Council prepares legal action against Adams | #citycouncil

The City Council is expected to take a significant vote Thursday, setting itself up for another battle against the Adams administration. This time, it is over the administration’s failure to expand the housing voucher program.  The vote will be on a resolution to “authorize the Speaker to commence legal action on behalf of the New […]

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City Council set to vote on overriding two of mayor’s vetoes | #citycouncil

The stage is set for the City Council to vote on whether to override Mayor Eric Adam’s veto of legislation knowns as the “How Many Stops Act” and a ban on solitary confinement in city jails. Adams made his rounds on local news programs Wednesday morning, continuing his campaign against both bills, which he believes […]

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Mayor Eric Adams’ stance on How Many Stops Act may be about 2025 re-election, political experts say

NEW YORK — With the City Council set to vote Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of a controversial police reporting bill, supporters of the legislation took to the streets Monday in a leafletting campaign to convince New Yorkers they’re right and he’s wrong. It’s the showdown at the O.K. Corral. The mayor is […]

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Longtime New York City public servant Paul Vallone dies at age 56 | #citycouncil

NEW YORK — A longtime public servant for New York City was being remembered Sunday. Former Queens City Council member Paul Vallone died this weekend at the age of 56. Vallone was currently serving as the deputy of city’s Department of Veterans. He left behind a wife and three children. There was no immediate word […]

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