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Midday News: Eric Adams to Skip Democratic Primary and Run as Independent, A Look at What It Means for the Mayoral Race, and Joan Didion Archive Draws Crowds
Mayor Eric Adams says he’ll bypass the June 24th Democratic primary and run as an independent in November’s general election, just one day after a ju…
1 year, 7 months ago
Morning Headlines: Judge Dismisses Adams Case With Prejudice, Council Examines Food Insecurity, and City Faces Housing Voucher Funding Gap
A federal judge has dismissed Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case with prejudice, blocking prosecutors from reviving the charges after the election. Me…
1 year, 7 months ago
Evening Roundup: A Breakdown of the Adams Case and Its Dismissal, Buy Nothing Groups in NYC and Singer Johnny Mathis Retires After NJ Show
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal case is officially over. Plus, “buy nothing” groups are booming in the city as people navigate rising rents …
1 year, 7 months ago
Midday News: Judge Dismisses Mayor Adams' Federal Case, MTA Vows Subway Security Boost, and a Queens Casino Plan Gains Senate Support
Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption case is officially over, after a judge dismissed the case with prejudice. Meanwhile, the MTA says it’s ramping u…
1 year, 7 months ago
Morning Headlines: Con Ed Rate Hike Faces Pushback, NYC Public Housing Lags on Composting, and Booker Breaks Senate Speech Record
Con Edison is facing pushback for proposing a major rate hike, and lawmakers are questioning how the state approves those increases. Meanwhile, the c…
1 year, 7 months ago
Evening Roundup: Another Death on Rikers Island, Purchasing a Home in NYC, Musk Critics Push to Close Buffalo Factory, and Over a million New Yorkers Impacted by SNAP Cuts
Department of Correction officials are investigating after another detainee died on Rikers Island Monday night. Plus, a new report from the Center fo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Midday News: Feds Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Ex-FDNY Chief Sentenced for Corruption, Ocean Parkway Crash Sparks Safety Push, and Composting Fines Begin
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last year. M…
1 year, 7 months ago
Morning Headlines: Albany Targets Reckless Drivers, NJ Town Reduces Housing Mandate, and Advocates Sue Over Immigrant Registry
New York lawmakers are pushing a bill that would force repeat speeders to install technology that limits how fast their cars can go. The move follows…
1 year, 7 months ago
Evening Roundup: Proposed State Budget Could Cut Child Care Vouchers, Adams’ Attorney Urges Judge to Decide his Criminal Case, Progressives’ Plan to Take Mayor’s Seat and Women’s History Month
Lawmakers in Albany are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to add more money to a state voucher program that helps families pay for child care. Plus, a key fi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Midday News: Queens Democratic Chair Backs Cuomo for Mayor, Senator Supports Citi Field Casino, Students React to Proposed Phone Ban, and a Celebration of Women Who Make Radio
Queens Democratic Party Chair and Congressman Gregory Meeks is endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu is b…
1 year, 7 months ago