NY leaders react to Trump's election victory, brace for policy challenges
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, New York leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and Attorney General Letitia James, shared their reactions and plans for the city’s future
Mayor Eric Adams gets April 2025 court date as lawyers fight bribery charge
Mayor Adams' lawyers are fighting to throw out a bribery charge, one of five counts in a case that a judge has said will go to trial April 21, 2025, in the thick of Adams' promised reelection campaign.
Exclusive: State lawmakers propose new bill that would limit Adams' powers
State Senator Liz Krueger and State Assemblyman Tony Simone are proposing a bill that would give city council equal power to propose ballot propositions in Nov. For now, the mayor's proposals take precedence.
Zohran Mamdani, socialist Democrat, announces bid for NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani has announced his bid for NYC mayor amid growing calls for Adams to step down, emphasizing his focus on housing and affordability for New Yorkers.
NYC campaign finance program under scrutiny after Adams' indictment
New York City's public campaign finance program, designed to level the playing field for candidates, is under scrutiny after the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams. Prosecutors allege Adams misused the system by accepting illegal donations to secure public matching funds.
Another controversy? Adams 'strikes out' with Yankees, Mets combo hat
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is under fire from fellow New Yorkers for wearing a baseball cap supporting BOTH the Yankees and Mets.
Adams health commissioner Ashwin Vasan to step down earlier than expected
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwi Vasan is reportedly stepping down as soon as Friday after previously saying that he would step down at the end of the year.
Jessica Tisch on possibly being tapped for NYC police commissioner
Rumors are swirling around about NYPD Commissioner Donlon possibly stepping down soon amid a federal probe. Who is Jessica Tisch?
Gov. Hochul refrains from calling for Adams to resign
Governor Kathy Hochul is not yet calling on Mayor Eric Adams to resign, despite increasing pressure from New Yorkers and concerns about his administration.
List of people who have resigned from Adams administration: Who are they?
In less than a month nearly a dozen officials and staffers under NYC Mayor Eric Adams' administration have either resigned, been arrested, or in some cases, both. Here's a list of names.
Adams staffer Mohamed Bahi charged with witness tampering: Details
According to officials, Bahi allegedly instructed witnesses to lie to federal investigators and deleted potentially incriminating messages in an effort to obstruct the investigation.
Sheena Wright, Adams' first deputy mayor, resigns amid escalating corruption case
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigned Tuesday amid the ongoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Wright will be replaced by Maria Torres-Springer, who is currently the deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce.
Former fire chief pleads guilty to bribery in FDNY corruption investigation
Former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco pleaded guilty to accepting bribes for prioritizing fire inspections, amid a corruption scandal involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Phil Banks, deputy mayor for public safety, resigns
Phil Banks, the deputy mayor for public safety, has resigned, NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Monday morning on Good Day New York.
Sheena Wright, Adams' first deputy mayor, expected to resign: source
Just days after her wedding, her husband's resignation, and her home being searched by the feds, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright could resign, according to sources.
Poll: Nearly 70% of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams should resign
A new Marist College poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers believe the mayor should resign following his indictment on corruption charges.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
NYC Mayor Adams could face additional charges, prosecutors say: Details
An Attorney said that it is “quite likely" prosecutors will seek a superseding indictment and that it is “likely" additional defendants will be charged and “possible" that more charges will be brought against Adams.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks talks secret wedding amid Adams investigation
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks has announced his resignation amid a federal investigation while celebrating his recent marriage to First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright in a private ceremony.
NYC Mayor Adams appears in court over bribery allegations: What to know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.