Policy

Policy

Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor

Village Preservation has a report on why the designations have slowed since Robert Wagner Jr.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: City & State’s double magazine cover is on fire

We couldn’t resist updating the design of our Eric Adams issue after the mayor’s unprecedented indictment.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns

The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.

Adams probes

Politics

Hochul warns New Yorkers’ confidence in Adams is ‘wavering’

The governor said she is giving the mayor an opportunity to restore confidence, while hinting she may remove him if he cannot meet her expectations.

Adams probes

Politics

Eric Adams allegedly abused the city’s matching funds program. A City Council member wants him to stop having access to it

No, the mayor didn’t steal $10 million from taxpayers, but his campaign allegedly got some illegal donations matched. The city Campaign Finance Board is assessing how to proceed.

Adams probes

Politics

Eric Adams order lays out what happens if Sheena Wright leaves

The mayor, who pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges on Friday, signed an executive order Thursday explaining what happens if his first deputy mayor position becomes vacant.

Adams probes

Politics

On the day of his indictment, Eric Adams’ critics span the ideological spectrum

Adams cast earlier calls for him to resign as coming from his political enemies. Post-indictment, that’s not strictly the case anymore.

Adams probes

Politics

Eric Adams charged with bribery, fraud, soliciting foreign campaign donations

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed the 57-page indictment Thursday morning detailing alleged influence peddling in exchange for luxury travel and campaign donations.

Adams probes

Politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.

News & Politics

Politics

Eric Adams has been indicted. Who is calling on him to resign?

More than 40 elected officials called for Adams to step down after he was indicted on federal criminal charges.

NYPD

Politics

Citywide officials at odds with Eric Adams over NYPD subway shooting footage: ‘Not a single shot needed to be fired’

The mayor has continued to defend the officers. Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams say they needlessly endangered people.

Housing

Policy

YIMBY moment: ‘City of Yes’ meets City Planning Commission

The commission is expected to give their blessing, marking the beginning of the real negotiations with the New York City Council.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: The rats don’t run the city, the cops do

Eric Adams’ priority as mayor, thus far, has been restoring the NYPD to strength after years of poor morale and a mass exodus of officers.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Can Eric Adams survive this?

Corruption investigations are nothing new in New York politics. But Adams is in an increasingly precarious political position, and an indictment, depending on its target, could send him over the edge.

Eric Adams

Policy

‘Not where we want to be:’ City Hall still lagging on benefit processing, per mayor’s report card

Mayor Eric Adams released his annual report card with a press conference amid high-profile resignations from his administration and swirling investigations.

Ethics

Politics

Former FDNY chiefs' arrests on bribery charges draw condemnation that Adams brushes off

An annual Mayor’s Management Report proceeded as planned while some officials questioned the city’s top executive’s ability to function amidst another alleged corruption scandal.

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Politics

With four candidates in the race (and counting), progressives look to ranked choice to defeat Eric Adams

Is it a failure to unify? Or a strategic opportunity to unite against the embattled incumbent? After a disastrous 2021, progressives are trying to organize.

Adams probes

Politics

Who really ran Con Sofrito, the restaurant frequented by Eric Adams and NYPD top brass?

Officially, the restaurant belonged to Richard Caban, brother of the embattled NYPD commissioner. But social media pages tell a different story from the establishment’s liquor license and lease.