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Mayor Adams: Requiring pre-approval of migrant contracts ‘defies logic’
The Adams administration lashed out at Brad Lander after the city comptroller stripped City Hall of its power to enter into emergency contracts.
News & Politics
Politics
Which city leaders are calling for a federal takeover of Rikers Island?
The city comptroller, public advocate, state attorney general, federal prosecutors and even former DOC commissioners all support federal receivership for the city’s jails.
New York City
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Politics
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams has moved to strip the city of control over the jail complex.
Policy
Policy
Budget headaches complicate City Council’s priorities for 2024
Austerity measures from the Adams administration could limit the creation of many new programs.
New York City
Policy
City Council examines how to help migrant students in hearing
The Immigration and Education committees will review the impacts of shelter limits and other issues.
News & Politics
Politics
As federal takeover of Rikers Island looms, Mayor Eric Adams insists jails conditions are improving
The mayor credited outgoing DOC commissioner Louis Molina with moving things in “the right direction.”
Education
Politics
Report: More than 300K NYC students are in overcrowded classrooms
A UFT study found that 50% of schools with a high concentration of poverty that receive federal funds, have larger class sizes than state law currently limits.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Council pushes improved alerts to New Yorkers after Canadian wildfire smoke choked city
A trio of bills would bolster better communication during air-quality emergencies.
News & Politics
Politics
Will Eric Adams survive the federal investigation into his campaign?
Previous mayors have emerged from federal inquiries relatively unscathed – but former prosecutors say the investigation into Adams seems particularly aggressive.
Labor
Policy
Thousands more vacant positions eliminated in latest New York City budget cuts
“Without the significant and timely support we need from Washington, D.C., today’s budget will be only the beginning,” Mayor Eric Adams said of a plan that cuts 2,100 vacancies.
News & Politics
Politics
Why did Marjorie Velázquez blow it in the Bronx?
The City Council member’s unexpected loss could come down to poor turnout, local opposition to affordable housing, a muddled campaign message – or all of the above.
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2023 elections
Politics
Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years
Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Susan Zhuang likely victor in City Council District 43
Democrat Susan Zhuang clinched what appears to be a decisive victory Tuesday night against challenger Ying Tan in a brand new southern Brooklyn district
Eric Adams
Politics
Why isn’t Eric Adams endorsing many City Council candidates?
The mayor has only endorsed two of the Democratic Council members facing tough re-election fights against Republican challengers.
New York City
Policy
DiNapoli keeps an eye on NYC agency performance with new data tracker
Watchdogs rejoice: The new tool aims to bring more transparency to city agencies’ performance.
2023 elections
Politics
Election Day primer: What to know about New York’s top races
From the New York City Council to key county executive races across the state, catch up on what you need to know before voting.
Politics
Politics
Progressives – and others – are watching the Eric Adams campaign finance inquiry very closely
One mayor’s scandal is another insurgent’s opportunity.
Politics
Politics
4 things to know about Brianna Suggs
Eric Adams’ campaign consultant was questioned by the FBI Thursday as her home was raided, apparently prompting the mayor to cancel a crucial trip to meet with the White House.
2023 elections
Politics
Voter outreach, not the migrant crisis or Israel-Hamas war, could drive City Council turnout
In low turnout elections, like the Nov. 7 general election, campaigns have to work hard to get their voters to the polls.
Politics
Politics