Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com In recent months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced significant political challenges, including legal investigations and calls for his resignation. Despite these pressures, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders continues to support him, citing various reasons for their steadfastness. Elected Officials Backing Mayor Adams […]
By Citizens Union | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com He should resign or be removed—but removal processes must be reformed New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement on behalf of its Board of Directors: “Mayor Eric Adams should resign from his office. His choices and actions over a […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the World Trade Center Health Program: “Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/11 first responders and survivors get […]
by Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com The Trump administration’s Department of Justice on Monday took the highly unusual step of ordering Manhattan federal prosecutors to dismiss the pending corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove contended that the case was unfairly brought too close […]
Editorial credit: wisely / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents debt collectors from draining consumers’ bank accounts, leaving them unable to cover […]
By Attorney General’s Press Office Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge Fined for Selling Unregulated Cannabis Products and Ignoring Orders to Stop Operating without a License NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop (Big Chief), an unlicensed cannabis store […]
Photo credit: Nova Rivera NEW YORK — In a powerful display of solidarity, 30 or more community members — including staff from Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Mixteca members and local residents — gathered yesterday to rally for tenants’ rights and demand immediate action from property owner Shea Sigal. The rally, held outside three buildings owned by Sigal […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com After weeks of confusing messaging on ICE raids, the mayor ordered his staff to stifle criticism of the feds and that he alone will make sure NYC doesn’t lose funding. Mayor Eric Adams gathered his top commissioners and officials early Monday to give […]
By Greg B. Smith, The City | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY A court hearing Tuesday made clear that the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation of Mayor Eric Adams’ former top aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin encompasses far more than the bribery and money laundering charges she’s facing. A large quantity of phone and text communications prosecutors obtained prior […]
New York’s Average Child Care Cost of $14,621 Second Highest in U.S. New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide, according to a new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic’s disruption of […]