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New York City
Policy
City posts final surveillance policy for gun detection scanners
The controversial scanners, which look like metal detectors, will be located in areas where the NYPD already does bag checks.
Politics
Politics
Salamanca has early fundraising lead against Gibson for Bronx borough president
The powerful City Council member already has nearly half a million dollars in a campaign account to challenge incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Policy
Policy
NYC Charter Revision Commission proposals: explained
And rated by how much they have pissed off the City Council
Technology
Policy
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
2024 presidential election
Politics
On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris
After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.
MTA
Policy
For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead
The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.
News & Politics
Politics
Are comptrollers running for NYC mayor doomed?
Brad Lander and Scott Stringer are both likely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. History doesn’t bode well for them.
2024 presidential election
Politics
New York politicians react to Biden dropping out
Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.
Technology
Politics
‘Not a cyber attack’: NYC officials project calm amid CrowdStrike outage
“Our infrastructure and emergency operations – they’re all in place,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
News & Politics
Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
News & Politics
Politics
Zellnor Myrie wants to represent New York City. First, the city has to meet him.
The state senator from Central Brooklyn is trying to carve out the competency lane in his uphill battle to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in 2025.
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Policy
Policy
Adams and Adams shake on $112.4 billion FY 25 budget that reverses some deeply unpopular cuts
“Adams and Adams United is here to say we have a deal,” Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data
The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.
Politics
Politics
Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid
“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.
Budget
Politics
State lawmakers jump into NYC budget fight
Roughly 20 state lawmakers called on the Adams administration to prioritize affordability ahead of looming city budget deadline.
News & Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Museum director not the only prominent New Yorker targeted with vandalism
Several elected officials have seen their offices vandalized with red paint over the Israel-Hamas war.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
Politics
Politics
Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
Eric Adams
Personality
Some of the most contentious fights between Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams
While the New York City mayor and City Council speaker started off on good terms, the relationship has grown more fractured of late.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
