New York City

Politics

Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press

The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Eric Adams: the flawed, unforgettable, one-term mayor

“There was something really compelling and inspiring about what he was trying to do,” one former Adams administration official said. “A lot of that was realized … and then a lot of it was squandered.”

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Eric Adams has nearly $4 million in his campaign account. What happens to it now?

The mayor has potential Campaign Finance Board penalties to deal with. If he transfers his funds to a state account, he might be able to cover legal fees.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul and Adams: A match made in Albany

Mayor Eric Adams benefited greatly over his four years from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s commitment to maintaining a healthy working relationship with the leader of the nation’s largest city.

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Policy

Tuberculosis control, bus lane construction, bathroom cleaning: Where staffing problems continued to hurt city services

An updated review of city agency performance in fiscal year 2025 highlights how staffing shortages contributed to delayed or diminished city services – and where the city saw some improvements.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Eric Adams wants to use AI to make city hiring faster

“OMB is not the mayor, I’m the mayor,” Adams said when asked whether the city’s budget office interferes too much and slows hiring.

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Policy

Behind ‘all-time high’ job growth in NYC, 17K government positions sit vacant

Public sector hiring in New York City is on the rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions, lawmakers and employees say it’s still way, way too slow.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!

As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”

Heard Around Town

Politics

Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid

After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.

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Politics

Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence

The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Eric Adams’ son made a zombie rap film with Argento son

Tony and Gina Argento were indicted by the Manhattan district attorney Thursday. Their son and nephew Tony has an artistic relationship with Jordan Coleman.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Eric Adams targets quality of life crackdown message to conservative audience

The New York City mayor is pitching a new law for involuntary removals, though it has no sponsors in Albany or bill language yet.

Eric Adams

Politics

Is this the end of Eric Adams’ off-topic Tuesdays?

The weekly “in-person media availability” has been replaced with more frequent, but shorter Q&As on Eric Adams’ terms.

Heard Around Town

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Pro-Eric Adams PAC gets $750k boost

Empower NYC has now raised more than $1 million to support the mayor’s reelection bid, including from the crypto industry.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Eleonora Srugo wants to ‘Sell the City’ on Eric Adams

The real estate agent and Netflix reality star launched a new independent expenditure committee backing the mayor this week.

Immigration

Politics

Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration

The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Eric Adams

Policy

When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?

The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.

New York State

Policy

Whatever happened to those ‘guardrails’ for Eric Adams?

Gov. Kathy Hochul managed to get some more funding for the state comptroller, but nothing else from her proposals to increase oversight of the NYC mayor