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Mayor Adams is in discussions about potentially joining President Trump's administration, possibly to drop out of the NYC mayoral race to help stop front-runner Mamdani, as part of a broader political strategy involving Trump allies and other candidates. Adams has not confirmed any specific plans and remains focused on his reelection campaign amid low polling and controversy.
Former top adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, is accused of accepting over $75,000 in bribes related to city projects including migrant shelters and real estate, in a wide-ranging corruption scheme. Several other officials and developers are also charged, highlighting ongoing corruption concerns in the Adams administration amid his reelection bid.
Former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering lawsuit accusing Mayor Eric Adams and top police officials of running a criminal enterprise, involving false arrests, spying, corruption, and mishandling of evidence, while also alleging personal attacks and professional sabotage within the NYPD.
A federal judge denied Mayor Eric Adams' attempt to secure $4 million in public matching funds due to his failure to adequately respond to campaign finance inquiries, marking a setback in his reelection efforts amid ongoing legal and political challenges.
Multiple lawsuits accuse NYPD under Mayor Eric Adams of widespread corruption, including bribery for promotions, falsified time cards, and retaliation against whistleblowers, with ongoing federal investigations into these allegations.
Four former high-ranking NYPD chiefs are suing Mayor Adams, alleging they were forced to retire after raising concerns about favoritism, corruption, and unqualified appointments within the department, with claims of bribery and retaliation against whistleblowers. The lawsuits highlight systemic issues in the NYPD and involve allegations of illegal promotions and misconduct by top officials, including former Police Commissioner Caban, who is accused of selling promotions. The case comes amid ongoing federal investigations and political challenges for Adams as he seeks re-election.
The CEO of Evolv Technologies, the company whose weapon-detection system was showcased by NYC Mayor Adams as a potential solution to subway violence, had previously stated that subways were not a good use-case for their technology due to operational and logistical challenges. Despite this, Mayor Adams announced plans to bring weapon detection technology to the transit system, with a trial run potentially starting in July. Evolv Technologies is working with the NYPD to understand how their technology can align with security and operational objectives, while also being the subject of inquiries by the Federal Trade Commission regarding the effectiveness of their technology.
Assistant Deputy Mayor Louis Molina criticized the NYC City Council for weakening public safety systems and driving recidivism, following the slaying of NYPD cop Jonathan Diller. His comments on LinkedIn were supported by the Sergeants Benevolent Association president, who accused anti-cop local lawmakers of being morally responsible for Diller's death. Mayor Adams has been more reserved in his public comments against the City Council, and it remains unclear if City Hall approved Molina's post. City Councilman Lincoln Restler fired back, alleging that Molina weakened public safety systems by driving the jail system toward a federal takeover and eliminating programs that reduce recidivism.
The Legal Aid Society has sued Mayor Eric Adams for failing to comply with new housing laws aimed at addressing homelessness in New York City, with the City Council expected to join the lawsuit. The laws in question were passed to expand eligibility for a housing voucher program, but Mayor Adams vetoed the legislation, citing cost concerns. The lawsuit comes amid a homelessness crisis and escalating tensions between the mayor and the City Council over how to manage it.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, holding them accountable for their platforms' damaging influence on youth mental health. The lawsuit alleges intentional design to manipulate and addict children and teens, leading to a public health crisis. The city also released a social media action plan to address the harms caused by these platforms and is seeking to recover the costs of addressing the public health threat. The lawsuit is part of a larger effort to protect the mental health of children and young people, with the city spending over $100 million on youth mental health programs annually.
New York City's rental vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level since the 1960s, with only 1.4% of rental apartments available, particularly affecting the availability of cheaper units. The ongoing housing crisis has led to record-high rents, with half of New Yorkers struggling to afford basic necessities. Mayor Adams is calling for government intervention to address the shortage of affordable housing, while Governor Hochul emphasizes the need to build more housing to alleviate the crisis.
Rapper 50 Cent criticizes Mayor Adams' plan to distribute $53 million to city migrants on pre-paid credit cards, suggesting that "maybe TRUMP is the answer." The program aims to provide asylum seekers at the Roosevelt Hotel with hard cash to help them pay for food, starting with 500 migrant families in short-term hotel stays, with a family of four potentially receiving nearly $1,000 a month. 50 Cent, who has previously expressed support for Trump, has voiced his disapproval of the plan and its implementation.
The NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of the How Many Stops Act, expanding NYPD transparency requirements, and a bill banning the use of solitary confinement in city jails. The overrides, approved in 42-9 votes, mark a fraught period for the mayor and City Council Democrats, who have publicly sparred over the impact of both pieces of legislation. The How Many Stops Act will require NYPD officers to log basic info about every civilian they stop, aiming to address unconstitutional police stops of Black and Brown New Yorkers. Despite the overrides, it remains to be seen whether the mayor's administration will fully comply with the new criminal justice measures.
Three mothers who lost their children to gun violence in NYC are urging the City Council not to override Mayor Adams' veto of a controversial cop-stops bill, arguing that it would hinder police investigations into their children's deaths. The bill, known as the "How Many Stops Act," would require cops to record demographic information about nearly everyone they speak to, potentially slowing down urgent investigations. Mayor Adams has vehemently opposed the bill, citing concerns about excessive paperwork for officers, but the council is likely to vote to override his veto. The battle over the bill has become a contentious issue between City Hall and the Democrat-led council, with both sides standing firm in their positions.
NYC Mayor Adams defends his veto of the "How Many Stops Act," which would require NYPD officers to document encounters with civilians, citing concerns about the bureaucratic burden on officers. The City Council is set to vote on overriding the veto, with Speaker Adrienne Adams confident of securing enough support. Supporters argue that the bill is crucial for transparency, especially in light of unconstitutional police stops of Black and brown New Yorkers. The mayor's team has been lobbying against the bill, but faces challenges in proving their arguments.