New York City mayor Eric Adams faces sexual assault lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses NYC Mayor Eric Adams of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 and demanding a sexual favor for career advancement. Adams vehemently denies the allegations. [ more ]
Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws
The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the city to compel the implementation of housing voucher reforms.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of eligible New Yorkers who are barred from accessing the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program. [ more ]
Eric Adams Says New York City Is Handcuffed By Sanctuary City Laws Amid Migrant Crisis
New York City's Democratic Mayor Eric Adams believes that the city's sanctuary city laws and policies have limited his ability to address the migrant crisis and provide assistance to immigrants.
Adams expressed frustration with the legal restrictions that prevent him from notifying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or deporting individuals who engage in criminal behavior.
The city is facing a lawsuit for not expanding the housing voucher program to accommodate the growing number of homeless immigrants. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams sues Facebook, Instagram, others for fueling youth mental health crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok for allegedly fueling a youth mental health crisis.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies purposely designed their platforms to manipulate and addict children and teens to social media applications. [ more ]
NYC takes 5 social media giants to court over deteriorating mental health of city's youth | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams has sued five major social media companies, accusing them of negatively impacting youth mental health.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies intentionally designed their platforms with addictive and dangerous features that have fueled mental health issues among young people. [ more ]
Adams vs. Adams: New York's Top Democrats Clash on City's Path
City Council speaker Adrienne Adams has emerged as a critic of Mayor Eric Adams, leading the Council in overriding his vetoes of two bills.
Adams has questioned the mayor's management of the budget and criticized his approach to handling migrants, prompting the Council to pass bills against his objections. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Vetoes Bill Aimed At Police Accountability
New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would have eliminated solitary confinement and another requiring police officers to more thoroughly document stops.
Adams defended his veto by saying that restrictions on solitary confinement would make jails more dangerous and the new requirements for officers would create more paperwork for law enforcement, possibly creating a danger to public safety. [ more ]
'Wrong Side of History': NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Solitary Confinement Ban
Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed two bills passed by the New York City Council, one banning solitary confinement in city jails and the other increasing transparency and oversight of the NYPD.
Solitary confinement is considered torture and has been linked to deaths at New York's Rikers Island. The veto of the bills has been met with criticism from advocates and officials. [ more ]
Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetoes ban on solitary confinement and bill expanding police transparency
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has vetoed legislation to ban solitary confinement in city jails and to require more transparency on NYPD data.
If the bill were to take effect, the Department of Correction would no longer be able to protect people in custody or union workers charged with their safety from violent individuals. [ more ]
Adams plans to give NYC bureaucrats $2.1B raise as he pushes program cuts over migrant crisis
Mayor Eric Adams approved a retroactive 16.2% pay increase for over 100,000 non-union employees, costing taxpayers $2.1 billion through fiscal 2028. [ more ]
New York starts distributing debit cards to migrants, despite uproar
New York City is implementing a program to provide migrant families with debit cards for food and baby supplies.
The program has faced backlash over concerns of potential fraud and preferential treatment, but city officials aim to address rising housing and food costs. [ more ]
Affordable 2-bedroom apartments for middle-class families in NYC no longer exist
Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes housing affordability for families, but the city's focus on studios and one-bedroom units may not align with family needs. [ more ]
Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor'easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu
Mayor Eric Adams is pleased with NYC agencies for handling the nor'easter, but the Department of Education Chancellor blamed IBM for remote school issues.
Adams praised the Department of Sanitation for their snow removal efforts and emphasized the importance of keeping the streets clean. [ more ]
Now it's free cash: Hochul and Adams' never-ending migrant-money spigot
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have been distributing money to migrants in New York for nine months.
New York has expanded its state-funded safety net assistance program to include applicants for asylum and applicants for temporary protected status. [ more ]
Lawsuit pending? City Council empowers Speaker Adams to sue Mayor Adams over housing voucher inaction | amNewYork
The City Council has passed a resolution giving Council Speaker Adrienne Adams the power to sue Mayor Eric Adams' administration over its refusal to enact laws expanding access to city housing vouchers.
The resolution allows the council to pursue legal action, but no final decision has been made on whether to take the mayor to court. [ more ]
Kyrie Irving Takes Shot At NYC Mayor Eric Adams During Mavs-Nets Game
Kyrie Irving scored 36 points against his former team, the Nets, and took a jab at NYC Mayor Eric Adams during the game.
Irving's comment was referring to Adams' COVID-19 vaccine mandate policy, which prevented Irving from playing in home games or games in New York since he chose not to get vaccinated. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams likens self to Jesus at town hall event
New York City Mayor Eric Adams compared himself to Jesus Christ and suggested people are hating on him because he has appointed many minorities into positions of power.
Adams used the diversity of his administration to justify the hate, saying that having a team of diverse individuals is representative of the city. [ more ]
NYC to provide illegal alien families with pre-paid credit cards
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to provide pre-paid credit cards to illegal alien families to help them purchase food and essential goods.
The pilot program will begin with 500 families at the Roosevelt Hotel and could expand to all 15,000 migrant families currently residing in NYC hotels. [ more ]
Mayor Adams Dismisses Council's Override on 2025 Reelection Bid
Mayor Eric Adams loses battle with City Council as they vote to override his vetoes on criminal justice reform bills.
Adams continues to prioritize public safety over his own political career, stating that his focus is on protection and preventing harm to innocent people in New York City. [ more ]
Eric Adams' State of the City: What's in it for Housing?
Mayor Eric Adams outlined housing-related plans in his annual State of the City address, including the launch of a Tenant Protection Cabinet and the development of affordable housing on city-owned sites.
Advocates criticized Adams for not adequately addressing the homelessness crisis in the city, which has more than 147,000 people in the shelter system. [ more ]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed and reappointed several judges to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court.
The appointments aim to address the delays in the judicial system caused by the pandemic and ensure fair and efficient justice for New Yorkers. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Adams accused of 'getting his Trump on' by vetoing council bill to track every police stop
New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a bill that would require police officers to document every "investigative encounter" with the public.
Adams believes the bill could slow NYPD response times, undermine community-oriented policing, and add tens of millions of dollars in overtime to the NYPD budget. [ more ]
Mayor Adams Vetoes Police Transparency and Solitary Confinement Bills
New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a bill requiring the police to document more of their interactions with the public, arguing that it would harm public safety.
The mayor also vetoed a bill that would ban solitary confinement in the city's jails. [ more ]
With Adams Vulnerable, Scott Stringer Explores Run for Mayor
Scott Stringer is forming an exploratory committee and raising funds for a possible primary challenge against Mayor Eric Adams in the 2021 mayoral race.
Stringer criticized Adams and presented himself as a seasoned alternative with policy plans to address the city's challenges, including affordable housing and falling revenue. [ more ]
Ex-NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer eyes 2025 comeback bid challenging Eric Adams for mayor
Scott Stringer is considering a second run for mayor of New York City in the 2025 Democratic primary.
Stringer opened an exploratory committee and criticized Mayor Eric Adams' tenure, citing rising crime, declining housing, and stagnant education. [ more ]
Adams' fundraising disclosures reveal big spending on legal defense, billionaire donors
Eric Adams has nearly $300,000 left in his Legal Defense Fund and plans to continue seeking contributions.
The bulk of his legal defense spending went to the law firm WilmerHale, with smaller payments going to other firms for services such as forensic data collection and vetting donors. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund amid corruption investigation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund as federal investigators continue their public corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign.
The Eric Adams Legal Defense Trust is required to disclose its first round of donations to the city's Conflict of Interest Board. [ more ]
Exclusive: Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised $650,000 for his legal defense fund in just two months.
Adams created the fund after his chief fundraiser's home was raided by the FBI, though it is unclear if he is the direct target of the investigation. [ more ]
Mayor Adams raises $650K for legal defense trust since FBI raid at his campaign aide's home
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' legal defense trust has raised at least $650,000 in two months to cover lawyer fees related to an FBI investigation into his campaign's finances.
The trust is expected to file its first full disclosure Tuesday, revealing more details about the fundraising and individual donors. [ more ]
New York City mayor hits Texas governor over his 'mean-spiritedness' on immigrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticizes Texas Governor Gregg Abbott for his handling of the immigrant crisis and accuses him of intentionally causing people to leave the city.
Adams is taking legal action against charter companies and seeking $70 million to cover the cost of caring for migrants.
Abbott has been busing migrants to cities led by Democrats and has criticized the Biden administration's handling of the border. [ more ]