Adams probes
Politics
Will Hochul try to remove Eric Adams from office?
The governor has broad authority to remove the embattled NYC mayor, but doing so poses serious political risks.
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
Ingrid Lewis-Martin projects support from Japan, top officials resume business after Adams indictment
“I will be back and I will stand with my brother,” Lewis-Martin said.
Policy
Updated
Politics
No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would happen if they did.
Most recent mayoral administrations have been investigated for corruption, but the New York City line of succession hasn’t come into play.
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.
Policy
Policy
NYC residents will vote on these 6 ballot proposals in November
One statewide proposal and five citywide proposals come to your ballot with a fair bit of baggage.
News & Politics
Politics
All the times the feds have raided or subpoenaed members of Eric Adams’ admin (that we know of)
Visits from the FBI are becoming a somewhat regular occurrence.
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.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Paterson puts Trump on notice
At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president's chances to win another term.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Literacy nonprofits hopeful after New York City public school reading scores dip
Advocates say the city is still “moving in the right direction” and expect the trend to reverse.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Liz Krueger says unpausing congestion pricing is the only way forward
In a Q&A, the Manhattan state senator also talks about what life could be like for New York as a Canadian province.
NYPD
Politics
Brownsville City Council member asks: Why haven’t the mayor or the NYPD visited victims of Sunday’s subway shooting?
Two bystanders were shot, and one was left brain-dead, when cops opened fire in a subway station on Sunday.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Brad Lander makes his case to business leaders
The lefty mayoral candidate and comptroller garnered applause when he downplayed ideology.
Opinion
Opinion