By:Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: NYC Russ / Shutterstock.com The Trump Organization is aggressively lobbying the office of Mayor Eric Adams to win its bid to run Central Park’s Wollman Rink, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to THE CITY — squeezing Adams to award a contract even as President Donald Trump’s […]
By: Julian Shen-Berro, chalkbeat.org | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams has appointed a new leader to oversee a City Hall office for early childhood education, filling the role more than a year after the former executive director departed. Amber Cartwright, who previously worked as vice president of core services at […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Both Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NY Attorney General Tish James could pursue charges, and Gov. Hochul could also remove the mayor. The Trump Justice Department filed a highly unusual motion to dismiss the criminal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams on […]
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 Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The authority for a New York State Governor to remove the Mayor of New York City is enshrined in both state law and the New York City Charter. Specifically, the New York City Charter stipulates: “The Mayor may be removed from office by […]
by Jonathan Custodio and Harry Siegel |thecity.us |Editorial credit: Bob Korn / Shutterstock.com Ahead of the Feb. 14 deadline for voters to pick a party affiliation in time to vote in June’s New York City primary, socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been racing to get his supporters registered as Democrats — and one group opposed to […]
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 Brian Figeroux, Esq. The 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the nation’s largest healthcare union, is currently experiencing a significant internal leadership struggle that could have far-reaching implications, particularly concerning its political endorsements in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral race. Background of the Leadership Struggle For nearly two decades, George Gresham has served […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & A katz/ shutterstock.com New York City comprises five boroughs, each represented by a Democratic county leader who plays a pivotal role in shaping the city’s political landscape. These leaders influence policy directions, endorse candidates, and reflect the aspirations of their constituents. As the city approaches […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com New York City’s Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, holds a pivotal role as the city’s ombudsperson, tasked with amplifying residents’ concerns and holding the administration accountable. His tenure has been marked by active engagement in various critical issues, including the immigrant crisis, affordable […]