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Julian Roberts-Grmela

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.

Politics

Politics

NYC Department of Education backs changes to state law to allow fully-remote meetings

Pro-Palestine parents who serve on school advisory councils have received death threats and are now afraid to meet in person, but current state law requires in-person meetings.

Policy

Policy

Legislators object to including mayoral control in budget negotiations

State Sen. John Liu wants to wait to decide on mayoral control until after the state Education Department completes a review of the policy.

News & Politics

Politics

Gotham Government Relations cuts ties with former Obama administration official caught harassing halal cart vendor

“By the way, I’ll represent the food vendor pro bono if he wants to bring a lawsuit,” Gotham Government Relations president David Schwartz said.

News & Politics

Politics

Adams criticized for not offering enough support for Palestinians

The mayor’s response to the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine has upset some local Muslim leaders, which could frustrate his attempts to court the growing voting bloc.