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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New York City Mayor Announces Gender Equity Plan
The initiative addresses gender disparities for all NYC women, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals. Mayor Eric Adams said he would make a $43 million investment to transform the city into a leader in gender equity. The plan — supported by city funds, private partnerships, academic institutions, and federal grants — looks to address gender disparities for all […]
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Housing advocate raises concerns over mayor’s proposals
Mayor Eric Adams outlined ambitious housing goals in his State of the City address Wednesday, but the head of Citizens Housing and Planning Council emphasized the crucial role of Albany lawmakers in making the proposals a reality. During an appearance on “Mornings On 1” Thursday, the council executive director Howard Slatkin expressed reservations about the […]
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State of the City: Mayor Adams’ big exam
Halfway through his term in office, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his annual State of the City address, detailing proposals covering everything from the ongoing migrant crisis to public safety to housing and the economy. He also said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared social media a public health threat. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to talk […]
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