New York's most senior lawmaker, Rep. Jerry Nadler, calls on Mayor Adams to...
Rep. Nadler in Washington on June 21, 2023.Nadler becomes the top New York Democrat to call for Adams to resign since the mayor's indictment. [ more › ]
View ArticleMayor Adams changes succession rules after indictment on fraud, bribery
Mayor Adams walks behind senior administration officials on October 3, 2023.The order allows Adams to delegate mayoral power to Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom in the event that neither he nor Sheena...
View ArticleWhat changed after the G train's 'summer of pain?'
The G line got a bunch of upgrades over the summer. But riders aren't seeing the benefits just yet.Commuters don’t see the bulk of the work done by the MTA — and New Yorkers won’t see its full benefits...
View ArticleExtra Extra: 'Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks'
Because this is going to ruin the tour, here are your afternoon links: Biden Bucks going to fix our lead water pipes, heavy traffic on the way to the congestion pricing court hearing, what to do if a...
View ArticleCity investigators seize cash from NYC sheriff’s office hours after Mayor...
City Sheriff Anthony Miranda speaks at a press briefing on cannabis enforcement, in the Bronx, on July 31, 2024.Another ally of Mayor Eric Adams, Sheriff Anthony Miranda, is facing a legal inquiry. [...
View ArticleNow, NYC 5th graders' families can apply to any middle school in the city
Under a new policy, families can apply to any middle school in New York CityMost are still expected to give preference to students living nearby [ more › ]
View ArticleMayor Adams' chief adviser served subpoena, has phone seized
Mayor Adams and senior aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin at a press conference.Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a close confidant of Adams, had her phone taken the same day Adams pleaded not guilty to an indictment on...
View ArticleRikers transferred 3 guards accused of sexual abuse out of women’s jail
Rikers IslandThe guards’ removal comes weeks after Gothamist questioned whether the allegations against them had been investigated. [ more › ]
View ArticleJudge calls Manhattan traffic 'terrible,' allows congestion pricing lawsuits...
Comptroller Brad Lander and congestion pricing supporters rallied in front of Manhattan Supreme Court ahead of the hearing.The lawsuits seek to force Gov. Kathy Hochul to turn on the tolls charging...
View Article14 completely free things to do in New York City in October
Theo as Sebastian the Crab from "The Little Mermaid" in a previous year's dog parade.Dog parades, the Village Halloween parade, a pumpkin flotilla and more. [ more › ]
View ArticleQueens DA staffer threatened to blow up Elmhurst migrant shelter, complaint says
The Kamway Lodge migrant shelter is seen in Elmhurst, Queens, on Sept. 27, 2024.The employee was fired from his job and pleaded not guilty in court, according to the district attorney’s office. [ more › ]
View ArticleRev. Al Sharpton urges Gov. Hochul not to remove Mayor Adams from office...
A file photo of Mayor Eric Adams, Rev. Al Sharpton and Gov. Kathy Hochul appearing at NAN in April of this year.The national civil rights figure told his congregation Saturday that the mayor should be...
View ArticleNYC could have a new area code by 2026
The last time New York City got a new area code was in 2011, when the 929 area code debuted.The state's Public Service Commission will hold public hearings about the matter on Tuesday. [ more › ]
View ArticleSouth Jersey party boss George Norcross fights racketeering case in the...
The Camden waterfront, where George Norcross is accused of controlling development.Norcross’ lawyer Michael Critchley filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing the alleged threats and extortion...
View ArticleMan who forged lease and utility bills pleads guilty in Queens squatting case
Aerial view of a Queens neighborhood.The Queens district attorney called the squatter's actions "especially egregious," after the man took the rightful owner to court and presented forged documents. [...
View ArticleOctober's night sky features a newly discovered comet, 2 meteor showers and 4...
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), which will soon light up the night sky.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) will reach its closest distance to Earth on Oct. 12. [ more › ]
View ArticleEast New York voters helped elect Adams. After his indictment, some feel...
Mayor Eric AdamsVoters in East New York helped propel Eric Adams to City Hall. [ more › ]
View ArticleNYC first responders deployed to help in hurricane rescue efforts in North...
Members of a New York-based task force rescue residents and their pets in residents and their pets in Polk County, North Carolina.New York Task Force 1 and state resources are assisting in rescue and...
View ArticleNYC attempts to sterilize Manhattan rats with new, delicious birth control
A bill passed by the City Council hopes to eliminate future generations of rats before they're born.A new bill passed by the City Council will test contraceptive rat bait uptown. [ more › ]
View Article‘Industry’s’ Ken Leung on growing up in Chinatown and learning to speak finance
Ken Leung photographed in Manhattan.Ken Leung has waited three decades to be a breakout star. [ more › ]
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