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NYC's top lawyer pushed out after raising issues with city repping Adams in sex misconduct suit: sources

City attorney resigns after disagreements with NYC Mayor's team. [ more ]

POLITICO

Mayor cancels upcoming budget cuts amid migrant savings and rosy financial outlook

Moody's report reaffirmed city's high credit rating due to strong financial management

Mayor Adams reversed 5 percent spending cut after projecting cost reductions from sheltering migrants. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC Council expected to take Mayor Adams to court over controversial housing voucher program

The New York City Council plans to sue Mayor Adams for not implementing the housing voucher program.

The lawsuit is a result of escalating tensions between City Hall and the council, following past disagreements in passing legislation. [ more ]

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NYC parents outraged over Eric Adams retaining mayoral control of schools

Parents express concerns over Mayor Adams' renewed control of city's public schools. [ more ]

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Long Island University offers 2 new veterinary school scholarships to African American students courtesy of mayor's office, Brady Hunter Foundation

LIU's scholarship program offers significant tuition discounts for African American students in veterinary medicine.

Brady Hunter Scholarship Fund is a collaborative effort between LIU, Mayor Adams' office, and the Brady Hunter Foundation. [ more ]

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Fox News

NYC Mayor Adams ripped for late emergency text alert following earthquake

Residents criticized Mayor Adams for delayed earthquake alert.

Emergency texts were sent out post-quake causing backlash. [ more ]

New York Post

Eric Adams didn't create New York City's mess, but hasn't done enough to clean it up

New Yorkers have negative perceptions of city life, with declines in quality of life and public safety ratings.

Criticism towards Mayor Adams for not doing enough to address the issues that are negatively impacting New Yorkers' views of city life. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC spent almost $2.5B providing welfare checks to over 750K residents - the most it's paid out in over a decade

New York City provided a record number of cash assistance to residents last year.

Mayor Adams has budgeted $2.46 billion to provide cash assistance this year, the highest amount in at least a decade. [ more ]

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State budget: Housing, preschool and more on City Council's wishlist for funding from Albany as April 1 deadline looms | amNewYork

City Council outlines wishlist for Fiscal Year 2025 state budget including housing reforms and education funding.

Support for housing construction backed by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul expressed by City Council. [ more ]

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Adams Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' | 710 WOR

The 'How Many Stops Act' will tie up police officers with paperwork instead of patrolling communities.

Mayor Adams has suggested that City Council members go on a ride-along to see what officers face daily. [ more ]

New York Post

Some democracy: Most of the City Council won't tell you where they stand on ruinous Stops Act

Members of the City Council are refusing to disclose their stance on overriding Mayor Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is reportedly demanding loyalty from council members on the override vote. [ more ]

Omdnews

Exclusive Invitation: Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Extend Ride-Along Offer to City Council Members

Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner invite City Council members on a ride-along to showcase NYPD community policing techniques.

Mayor Adams vetoed laws requiring officers to report citizen encounters and banning solitary detention, citing a drop in crime in 2023. [ more ]

BKReader

City Council Urges Mayor to Uphold New Protections For Unhoused Residents

The City Council is urging Mayor Adams to implement laws that provide better support for unhoused residents, specifically related to the CityFHEPS rental assistance program.

The City Council warned of potential legal action if the laws are not implemented by February 7. [ more ]

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels trip to U.S.-Mexico border over security concerns

Mayor Adams postponed trip to U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns

Adams aims to collaborate with Latino leaders to address migrant crisis at the border [ more ]

USA TODAY

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Tired of photo ops, mayors and governors demand real action from Biden's border trip

President Biden to visit southern border amidst migrant crisis

New York City Fire Department finds 40 West African migrants in dangerous conditions in a basement [ more ]

New York Post

Mayor Eric Adams once again insists NYC is 'safest big city in America' despite surge of migrant melees

Times Square deemed safe by Mayor Adams despite recent crimes

Adams emphasizes New York City's commitment to safety and zero tolerance for violence [ more ]

Newsmax

Gotham Desperately Needs a Leader, Adams Isn't One

New Yorkers have lost confidence in Mayor Adams' ability to govern.

Significant disapproval of Mayor Adams' performance in handling key issues. [ more ]

New York Post

Eric Adams plays both hero and villain - but loses public trust in the process

The Adams administration has restored some budget cuts due to New York City's migrant crisis.

Mayor Adams has been facing opposition and making contradictory statements. [ more ]

New York Post

Adams' messy NYC migrant solution: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 13, 2024

Migrants are being temporarily housed in a Brooklyn High School due to inclement weather.

Critics argue that President Biden's open border policy is disrupting children's education and wasting taxpayer dollars. [ more ]

New York Post

NYPD employee forced out of job after reporting boss for sitting on her desk visibly aroused: lawsuit

Former NYPD employee sued boss for sexual harassment and retaliation.

Boss allegedly harassed employee, boasting connection to Mayor Adams. [ more ]

New York Post

City Council want to take bitter feud with Mayor Adams over housing program to court in latest power struggle

Protestors demand Mayor Adams implement new CityFHEPS reforms

City Council joins lawsuit against Mayor Adams over housing vouchers [ more ]

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New York Post

If Albany doesn't extend mayoral control of schools, many NYC students are doomed

Mayor Adams is standing strong on education policies such as authorizing new charter schools and protecting specialized high schools and gifted-and-talented programs.

Various special interests, including the teachers union, are trying to eliminate mayoral control of NYC schools, but Mayor Adams is pushing back. [ more ]

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NYC High School Students Go Virtual As School Closes to Houses Immigrants

James Madison High School in Brooklyn will transition to virtual learning to provide temporary shelter for migrants.

Mayor Adams seeks federal support to manage the migrant situation. [ more ]

New York Post

Staten Island officials blast cuts to school safety agents as NYC migrant spending soars

Staten Island officials criticize Mayor Adams' decision to cancel new school safety agents due to spending on the migrant crisis.

Officials urge City Hall and NYPD to reinstate school safety agents to address youth violence and terrorism concerns [ more ]

New York Daily News

8 months ago

Adams, Hochul mostly avoid each other at West Indian Day festivities amid friction over NYC migrant crisis

Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul maintained distance at West Indian Day parade amid ongoing political tensions. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

Eric Adams righteously speaks for NYC's principles against the chaos-mongers

Mayor Adams opposes anti-Israel protests on NYC college campuses. [ more ]

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Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams defended considering Randy Mastro for a key position amidst backlash regarding Mastro's controversial past and corporate clients. [ more ]

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Mayor Adams restores $500 million for education, leaves questions about free child care in NYC

Mayor Adams announced $514 million in restored funding for education programs, including mental health care, career readiness, and literacy, with uncertainty remaining for the future of 3-K. [ more ]

The Forward

4 weeks ago

NYC mayor says he 'will not succumb' to pressure to back ceasefire

Mayor Adams strongly supports Israel amidst protests

Adams emphasizes the return of hostages, destruction of Hamas, and protection of innocent children [ more ]

The Hill

Abbott responds to NYC mayor's invitation to spend the night in a migrant shelter

Governor Abbott criticized Mayor Adams's invitation to a migrant shelter in New York as a 'gimmick'

Abbott emphasized the importance of addressing crime and keeping dangerous criminals behind bars [ more ]

New York Post

6 days ago

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Why is the media running interference for professional pro-Hamas thugs?

Mayor Adams blamed professional agitators for Columbia University protests, backed by NYPD arrest data showing many non-affiliated individuals. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Mayor Adams faced backlash for implying the need for appointments to meet with elected officials. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Mayor Mum on E-Bike Registration Bill, Battery Swap Program - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams avoided critical questions on key workplace issues during a delivery worker benefits press conference.

Despite deflecting questions, City Hall eventually stated that the Department of Transportation would handle the battery swap program. [ more ]

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Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence

Recent tragedies in NYC highlight persistent safety concerns despite efforts to improve public safety and city recovery post-pandemic. [ more ]

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How New York's Schoolchildren Got Their French Toast Sticks Back

Mayor Adams faced backlash over popular menu items cut from NYC schools.

Students successfully lobbied for the return of French toast sticks at NYC public schools. [ more ]

New York Post

Inside Mayor Adams' migrant debit card boondoggle - no-bid bank gets $50 million, border crossers up to $10,000 each

The Mayor is distributing pre-paid cash cards to migrants, potentially costing billions.

The city aims to save money by providing debit cards instead of meals to migrants. [ more ]

New York Post

50 Cent blasts Mayor Adams plan to give pre-paid credit cards to migrants: 'Maybe TRUMP is the answer'

Rapper 50 Cent criticizes Mayor Adams' plan to distribute $53 million to migrants on pre-paid credit cards.

50 Cent has a history of supporting Trump and fearing tax increases under the Biden administration. [ more ]

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Benzinga

Illicit Cannabis Sellers Meet NYC Mayor Adams Over A Whopper At Burger King, Amid $15M Lawsuit

Mayor Adams met with illicit drug vendors near City Hall, offering job opportunities.

The encounter included an exchange where one vendor offered weed to Mayor Adams, who politely declined. [ more ]

AP News

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Security concerns led Mayor Adams to cancel his trip to U.S.-Mexico border.

Adams criticized the federal government's response to the influx of immigrants into U.S. cities in areas far from the border. [ more ]

New York Post

Mayor Adams' 'right to shelter' agreement will actually make NYC's migrant crisis worse

Mayor Adams' agreement to limit migrant shelter stay is just a facade.

The agreement allows migrants to extend stay under various conditions, not reducing costs. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC Council blasted as 'out of touch' by local GOP politicians for swatting down Mayor Eric Adams' 'harmful' call to change sanctuary policy to deport migrants accused of crime

Democrat-controlled NYC Council criticized for rejecting Mayor's call to change sanctuary policy

Mayor Adams calls for more cooperation with ICE to deport migrants suspected of serious crimes [ more ]

New York Post

As Eric Adams scrambles to limit migrant chaos, lefties are bent on WORSENING it

Mayor Adams is implementing curfews at migrant shelters to manage bed-capacity and address concerns from neighbors about solicitation for donations.

Left-leaning lawmakers oppose the curfews and are pushing to overturn limits on shelter stays for migrants. [ more ]

New York Post

Democrats' migrant-crisis 'solution': Blame the messengers!

City Councilman criticizes Mayor and The Post for messaging on migrant crisis

Democrats are making themselves look bad on the issue [ more ]

New York Post

The time for a federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is now

Mayor Adams plans to close Rikers Island jails by 2027 despite the threat of federal takeover.

The federal monitor team has not achieved significant progress in improving conditions at Rikers Island. [ more ]

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Op-Ed | Eric Adams' NYC is only a City of Yes' for rich campaign donors | amNewYork

Mayor Adams is facing an FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign finance operation.

Adams has been accused of prioritizing the interests of his wealthy donors over the working class. [ more ]

New York Post

New poll shows Cuomo would lead field of possible successors if Adams resigned as mayor

Most voters in New York City want Mayor Adams to resign if he's indicted in the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.

If Adams were to leave office, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo would be the top choice to replace him, according to a poll. [ more ]

New York Post

Horrible poll is a wake-up call for Mayor Adams

Mayor Adams' approval rating among New Yorkers is only 28%.

Adams' decline in approval rating has ominous implications for New York's budgeting cycle and other problems. [ more ]

The New York Sun

New York's Crisis Is a Lesson for Cities Everywhere

Mayor Adams is attempting to shift blame for New York City's fiscal crisis to President Biden and the Democrats' open-border policy.

The surge of migrants accounts for less than half of the city's fiscal crisis, and Mayor Adams worsened the situation with unsustainable labor contracts.

New York City ranks poorly in spending per capita to provide basic services, and taxpayers are getting ripped off by pandering politicians. [ more ]

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