Albany Agenda
Politics
This was finally Eric Adams’ year in Albany
Gov. Kathy Hochul helped deliver key wins for her partner in New York City.
Education
Policy
NYC commits $500 million for at-risk education programs
The funding will cover half the $1 billion hole left by expiring federal aid.
Budget
Policy
Adams touts state budget for delivering on NYC priorities and 'every piece of the housing agenda'
New York City’s mayor voiced his approval over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s conceptual $237 billion deal announced a day before, but it’s not a home run on every issue.
Economic Development
Policy
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in ‘City of Yes’
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed overhaul of dated zoning regulations would bolster New York’s economic recovery and grow local business.
NYPD
Politics
Adams defends NYPD’s 'right to have an opinion'
The mayor responded to the department’s criticism of a journalist on X
Heard Around Town
Personality
Eric Adams’ communications office: Where are they now?
Several members of the mayor’s press shop have left (or are leaving) for eye-catching new jobs over the last year.
Eric Adams
Politics
Adams rings public safety alarm bells, but says city is not “out of control”
The killings of an NYPD officer and an individual on the subway tracks on Monday pointed to a trio of public safety issues for the city, according to the mayor.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Perception is NYC’s greatest challenge – and it’s Eric Adams’ too
The mayor, who said he knows New Yorkers aren’t happy after going through COVID-19 and the migrant influx, doubles down on promoting his agenda.
Eric Adams
Politics
‘This did not happen:’ Adams denies 1993 sexual assault accusation
The mayor and his administration confirmed on Tuesday that he will be represented by the city in the sexual assault case against him.
Budget
Policy
As budget season gets underway, council presses administration for collaboration
City Comptroller Brad Lander accused the mayor of announcing deep budget cuts so that he could later magnanimously reverse them.
New York City Council
Policy
The NYC Council is suing Eric Adams. Here’s what you need to know.
The City Council’s lawsuit against the mayor makes an aggressive argument for the separation of powers.
Eric Adams
Politics
The Turkey probe is not the first investigation to touch Eric Adams
The mayor has had a long political career, and with it, many run-ins with watchdogs.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams’ visibility may not mean greater transparency
New York City government has in fact gone backward in several areas, including with law enforcement.
Budget
Policy
New York City’s budget outlook is great/terrible depending which watchdog you ask.
Differences between budget projections point to the complexity of the massive spending plan.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Eric Adams asks for state to cover at least half of migrant costs
The New York City mayor testified before state lawmakers at Albany’s annual “Tin Cup Day.”
Albany Agenda
Policy
It’s ‘Tin Cup Day,’ and Eric Adams has a wishlist
The New York City mayor wants continued mayoral control of schools and a deal to spur housing development.
Labor
Policy
Staff shortages slow, hinder work at some city agencies
Amid an ongoing hiring freeze, a report card on city agency performance released this week shows that some agencies still don’t have the staff they need.
Eric Adams
Policy
Report: New Yorkers are waiting longer for cash assistance
The mayor’s preliminary progress update for the year showed dismal wait times for cash assistance and continued sluggishness for food assistance.
Criminal Justice
Politics
City Council overrides mayor’s vetoes on two law enforcement bills
Projecting a united front, the council defied a public relations campaign by the mayor to cast both bills as endangering public safety.
Health Care
Policy
Social media declared a ‘public health hazard,’ as efforts to rein it in ramp up
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement last week, while Florida lawmakers advanced a bill banning accounts for anyone under 16 years of age.
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