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Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources

Mayor Eric Adams is trying to oust the interim chairwoman of the civilian oversight board tasked with investigating complaints against the NYPD, according to sources. Adams’ close advisor Philips Banks asked Arva Rice to resign from her position at the head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) sometime last week, sources with knowledge of […]

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Eric Adams retains control over NYC schools, after push from Hochul

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools. Mayor Eric Adams is set to retain control of the city’s school system for another two years, as part of a finalized budget deal between state lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Under the deal, Albany officials will have a […]

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams blames recent shooting of NYPD officer and fatal East Harlem subway shove on recidivism

CITY HALL — The murder of an NYPD officer in Queens and unprovoked subway shove in East Harlem is once again raising questions about how soon repeat offenders are allowed back on the streets. Between the driver of the car Officer Jonathan Diller stopped in Far Rockaway on Monday and the passenger accused of fatally […]

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City Council asks highest court to allow non-citizens to vote | #citycouncil

The New York City Council asked the state’s highest court to strike down a pair of rulings in a move that would pave the way for noncitizen immigrants to vote in city elections. The controversial election change, passed by the City Council in late 2021 and signed into law by then-Mayor Bill de Blasio, would […]

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Mayor Eric Adams: There’s No Stopping New York City

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his tailored blueprint for the working-class residents of New York City at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. Having assumed office two years ago, Adams has been focused on enhancing public safety, revitalizing the city’s economy, and fostering a more sustainable urban […]

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Mayor Eric Adams: There’s No Stopping New York City

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Adams hopes City Council’s progressive public safety bills will drive more New Yorkers to the polls as potential vetoes loom | #citycouncil

Mayor Adams predicted Tuesday that two progressive public safety bills passed by the City Council will foster an “everything goes” environment in the five boroughs — but voiced hope that the measures could drive more moderate-minded voters to the polls in future elections. The bills, which would ban solitary confinement in city jails and require […]

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sex assault in 1993, court filing

ByAaron Katersky Thursday, November 23, 2023 2:37PM NEW YORK CITY — A woman accused New York Mayor Eric Adams of sexually assaulting her in 1993, according to a new court filing. The woman filed a summons under New York’s Adult Survivors Act that names Adams, the NYPD and two unknown entities as defendants. Adams was […]

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Trump supporters and counter-protesters clash after 100,000 people from the southern border flood five boroughs

By Stephen M. Lepore For Dailymail.Com Updated: 05:11 28 Aug 2023 Mayor Eric Adams has opened over 200 shelters across the five boroughs to try and house the 100,000 who have arrived from the border Trump supporters and pro-migrant protesters fought outside his Upper East Side home, with punches thrown Former New York City mayoral candidate […]

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NYC outdoor dining: Mayor Adams to sign bill allowing eating establishments to keep outdoor spaces

SCHUYLERVILLE, the Bronx (WABC) — Outdoor dining will officially become a permanent fixture in New York City on Wednesday. Some new rules will be in place when Mayor Eric Adams signs the outdoor dining bill into place. The main difference is that, starting next year, those roadway sheds will eventually become seasonal. Dining establishments will […]