New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

By Greg David, THE CITY  Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]

Trump Org Presses Eric Adams for Wollman Rink Rights After City Hall Spurned $120M Nonprofit Gift

Trump Org Presses Eric Adams for Wollman Rink Rights After City Hall Spurned $120M Nonprofit Gift

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 […]

Adams Appoints New Head of City Hall Office for Childcare, as Advocates Call for More Funding

Adams Appoints New Head of City Hall Office for Childcare, as Advocates Call for More Funding

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 […]

Sanctuary City, No More? Mayor Eric Adams Colludes with ICE

Sanctuary City, No More? Mayor Eric Adams Colludes with ICE

By Janet Howard, Journal Exclusive | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com  New York City’s identity as a sanctuary city has been a core value for many of its residents, providing a shield for undocumented immigrants against aggressive federal immigration enforcement. However, recent developments suggest this long-standing commitment to immigrant protection may unravel. On […]

Four Adams Deputy Mayors Quit Following Trump Deal

Four Adams Deputy Mayors Quit Following Trump Deal

By Katie Honan, The City | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adams begged Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi and Chauncey Parker to stay, but they announced their resignation following the mayor’s agreement to aid immigration enforcement in exchange for dropping his corruption prosecution. Mayor Eric Adams begged some of his top deputies to stick […]

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

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 […]

Eric Adams Should No Longer Be Mayor of New York City

Eric Adams Should No Longer Be Mayor of New York City

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 […]

Sanctuary City, No More? Mayor Eric Adams Colludes with ICE

Sanctuary City, No More? Mayor Eric Adams Colludes with ICE

By Janet Howard, Journal Exclusive |Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com New York City’s identity as a sanctuary city has been a core value for many of its residents, providing a shield for undocumented immigrants against aggressive federal immigration enforcement. However, recent developments suggest this long-standing commitment to immigrant protection may unravel. On February […]

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non-Whites?

Which Mayoral Candidate is Best for Non-Whites?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  In the lead-up to the 2025 New York City mayoral election, candidates Scott Stringer and Brad Lander are intensifying their outreach to non-white communities, aiming to build broad-based support across the city’s diverse population. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who has historically garnered significant backing […]

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

Internal Memos Instruct New York City Government Employees to Block ICE Raids

By Greg B. Smith and Gwynne Hogan | THE CITY | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shuttertsock.com Even as Mayor Eric Adams has ducked questions about Trump’s proposed mass deportations, agency employees have been told to block non-local law enforcement from city facilities. As President Donald Trump repealed years of precedent strongly discouraging immigration raids in schools, houses of worship, […]