New York City
Politics
Eric Adams defends DSS head Gary Jenkins after report he withheld asylum seeker violations
The Department of Investigation has reportedly opened a probe into allegations that the Department of Social Services orchestrated a cover-up of illegal shelter conditions.
New York City
Policy
Proposed Midtown shelter for asylum-seekers raises concerns about safety, size
The Adams administration is eyeing the Row Hotel on 8th Avenue as a possible site to house migrants, sources said.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Real estate backed super PAC puts money behind Elizabeth Crowley in state Senate race.
A prominent labor union also helped fund the PAC.
New York City
Politics
Candidates debate whether it’s time for a rookie in the 12th Congressional District
Attorney Suraj Patel made the case for change against longtime Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler.
News & Politics
Policy
Migrant families are being separated when entering NYC shelter system: Advocates
Some asylum seekers who do not have documentation to prove they are related have opted to sleep on the street rather than be housed in different shelters.
Policy
Eric Adams debuts his first curbside composting initiative
The Queens-based initiative comes after years of fits and starts with other composting pilot programs.
New York State
Policy
Texas Gov. Abbott escalates feud with Eric Adams by ‘shamelessly’ sending migrant buses to NYC
The move follows Adams’ refusal earlier in the week to accept Abbott’s invitation to visit the Texas border towns where migrants are crossing into the U.S.
Politics
Ethics complaint filed against Sean Patrick Maloney over allegations of staff misuse
The complaint asks the Office of Congressional Ethics to probe claims that Maloney had a staffer perform personal services for him and his family.
New York State
Policy
In a battle of the data, Eric Adams digs in on claims about bail failures, despite pushback
Adams on Wednesday debuted a trove of statistics he said support his push to tighten bail laws. As Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie noted, the numbers lacked context.
New York State
Politics
Lee Zeldin has shied away from his anti-abortion stance – but will it sway voters?
According to a new poll released Tuesday, 68% of likely New York voters said they oppose the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mondaire Jones critiques Dan Goldman’s moderate stance on health care reform
A recent debate highlighted more differences in the 10th Congressional District race.
New York State
Policy
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox – what it means
The declaration is largely intended to send a message to the federal government to release additional vaccines more quickly, officials said.
New York City
Policy
As New York City seeks contractors to aid asylum seekers, advocates decry continued mismanagement at shelters
The intake center is short of Spanish-speaking staff and some families are being shuffled between shelters and hotels, Legal Aid said Monday.
New York State
Politics
In race for 23rd District, Nick Langworthy’s career – and the GOP’s brand – is at stake
The Republican congressional primary for the upstate district has pitted two candidates with similar ideologies and very different styles against each other.
Politics
Politics
No IDC NY to back Gustavo Rivera in state Senate District 33
The coalition said it would not support Miguelina Camilo because of her donations to ex-IDC member Marisol Alcantara.
New York State
Politics
Working Families Party attacks Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney over Affordable Care Act votes in new ad
His campaign said his votes against certain ACA measures were intended to strengthen the legislation.
New York City
Politics
In stunning admission, NYC officials say they left migrant families stranded without shelter
The admission came after days of criticism over the city’s handling of asylum seekers – and Mayor Eric Adams’ narrative surrounding the issue.
New York State
Politics
DNC 2024 bid could be the ultimate test of Eric Adams’ quest to become the ‘new face of the Democratic Party’
The New York City mayor and Gov. Kathy Hochul courted Democratic National Committee officials on Thursday, casting the Big Apple as the country’s best representation of the Party.
Gun Control
Policy
Eric Adams, along with mayors of 14 other cities, announce plans to target manufacturers of guns used in crimes
Possible legal action may come against the top five producers of firearms used for illegal activities.
New York City
Policy
NYC homeless advocates cast doubt on Eric Adams’ claims that ‘2,800 asylum seekers’ have entered shelters
Advocates accused the mayor of using asylum seekers and the federal government as scapegoats for the failures of his own housing policies.
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