All articles tagged with #mayor eric adams
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Several associates and supporters of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, including his close ally Ingrid Lewis-Martin, are expected to face corruption charges related to bribery and influence-peddling, adding to ongoing legal issues surrounding his administration, though Adams himself is not expected to be charged.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams provided details on a deadly Midtown shooting, describing it as a targeted act involving a shooter who drove from Nevada, leaving a note referencing CTE. The incident resulted in four deaths and one injury, prompting calls for stricter gun control and highlighting the importance of security measures. Investigations are ongoing into the shooter's motives and weapon sources.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gothamist
The Department of Justice has sued New York City, led by Mayor Eric Adams, over its sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and pose safety risks, especially after a shooting incident linked to undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate these policies, citing constitutional violations and safety concerns, while the city defends its stance, emphasizing community safety and cooperation with federal authorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Former NYPD interim commissioner Thomas Donlon filed a lawsuit claiming the NYPD operates as a racketeering enterprise under Mayor Eric Adams, alleging corruption, misuse of power, and personal vengeance against Donlon and his family. The NYPD and Adams' administration deny the allegations, asserting the department's integrity and successful crime reduction.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by THE CITY - NYC News
Former NYPD Interim Commissioner Thomas Donlon filed a federal lawsuit accusing Mayor Eric Adams and department officials of running the NYPD as a criminal enterprise, involving corruption, retaliation, and illegal promotions, while also highlighting issues with evidence storage and retaliation against him and his wife.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Four former high-ranking NYPD officers have sued Mayor Eric Adams and department leaders, alleging a culture of cronyism, corruption, and retaliation within the department, including selling promotions and replacing qualified officers with friends and allies, which could undermine the department's integrity and recent crime reduction achievements.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
New York City leaders have agreed on a $115.9 billion budget that includes funding for expanded library hours and early childhood education, with Mayor Eric Adams calling it the 'best budget ever' ahead of the upcoming election.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Gothamist
New York City has introduced modern, containerized trash collection in Harlem, replacing traditional bag collection with secure bins and specialized trucks, leading to cleaner streets and fewer rat sightings, as part of Mayor Eric Adams' 'trash revolution.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gothamist
New York City has implemented a new rule requiring residential buildings with nine or fewer units to use secure-lidded bins for trash collection, as part of Mayor Eric Adams' initiative to reduce curbside trash bags and rat infestations. This affects 88% of the city's buildings, with fines for non-compliance starting in January. The move follows a similar mandate for businesses and aims to containerize 70% of the city's trash, with plans for larger buildings underway. Standardized bins will become mandatory in 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by nyc.gov
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled plans for a new 62-story office tower at 350 Park Avenue, set to be completed by 2032, which will house over 6,000 jobs and contribute to the city's economic resurgence. The tower, developed by Vornado Realty Trust, Kenneth Griffin, and Rudin, will feature 1.8 million square feet of office space, a public concourse, and anchor tenants Citadel and Citadel Securities. The project also includes contributions to the East Midtown Public Realm Improvement Fund and historic landmark upkeep. This development aligns with Mayor Adams' commitment to revitalizing Midtown Manhattan and follows his administration's efforts to enhance public spaces and drive economic growth in the city.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
New York City's AI chatbot, MyCity, has been criticized for providing inaccurate and misleading advice to business owners, including suggestions that could lead to breaking the law. Despite the flaws, Mayor Eric Adams is defending the chatbot as a pilot program that needs refinement. The chatbot, powered by Microsoft's Azure AI service, has been found to give incorrect information on various legal and regulatory matters. The city and Microsoft are working to address the issues, but concerns remain about the potential legal consequences of following the chatbot's guidance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WABC-TV
Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a pilot program to deploy freestanding scanners in the NYC subway system to detect guns, using Evolv Technology's weapons detection system at the Fulton Street Subway Station. This initiative follows recent concerns about subway safety and a shooting incident. The program aims to assess the impact on commuter flow and enhance security measures in response to rising gun-related incidents in the subway system.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The New York City Council is appealing to the state's highest court to allow noncitizen immigrants with green cards to vote in local elections, after a previous law enabling this was struck down as unconstitutional. The council argues that noncitizens who are here legally should be able to vote since they pay taxes and make contributions to their community. The legal battle, which has seen opposition from Republican politicians, is now heading to New York’s Court of Appeals, with Mayor Eric Adams not joining the challenge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gothamist
NYC Mayor Eric Adams canceled his trip to the southern U.S. border due to safety concerns raised by the U.S. State Department about a Mexican city he was scheduled to visit. The trip, which would have been his second to the southern border, was intended to address the ongoing migrant influx in New York City, where more than 184,000 migrants have moved through the city’s intake system since April 2022. The cancellation comes amid the city's efforts to manage the situation and the establishment of NYPD outposts in Tucson, Arizona, and Bogota, Colombia, to address border-related issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS New York
One of the 17 charter bus companies sued by NYC for transporting asylum seekers to the city has agreed to temporarily halt the practice while the case is pending. The lawsuit alleges that the companies violated New York's Social Services Law by bringing migrants from Texas and leaving them in NYC without support. Mayor Eric Adams called on all other bus companies involved in the suit to do the same. The lawsuit seeks approximately $708 million in damages, claiming that the companies transported over 33,600 migrants to NYC without paying for their care. The legal battle is part of a larger issue involving Texas sending migrants to sanctuary cities, putting a strain on local resources and prompting calls for federal assistance.