Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]
(NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator. “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the world and should use it […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The mayor is expected to focus on his old standbys: crime and housing. Mayor Eric Adams will present his fourth State of the City speech Thursday at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, attempting to highlight his administration’s wins even as he faces […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The Department of Investigation recommended in November that Michael Ryan resign, but months later, he’s still there. A behind-the-scenes Department of Investigation probe documented evidence that the white male director of the city’s election board routinely made racially insensitive and sexually suggestive remarks […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY| Editorial credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY All residents of the Brooklyn tent shelter complex are slated to depart by Jan. 15. Some have been reassigned in recent days, with others still eager to leave the tent encampment. Migrant parents and children on a recent morning lugged suitcases across the wind-swept tarmac to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com Being arrested in New York City is an overwhelming and frightening experience. Whether you were wrongly accused or made a mistake, knowing your rights and taking the appropriate steps can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. New York’s criminal justice system is […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]
By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY After an hour-long meeting, Adams said he and Tom Homan want to go after undocumented immigrants who commit “repeated, violent acts.” Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he and incoming border czar Tom Homan “have the same desire” when it comes to dealing with migrants, […]
By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY | Photo credit: The Guardian With their unprecedented indictment of a sitting mayor, phone seizures and search warrants, the prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York have attracted a lot of attention for investigating Mayor Eric Adams and his inner circle. But across the East […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY While Penny left without addressing the press, Neely’s father expressed his heartbreak at the verdict. A jury on Monday acquitted Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a crowded F train in a killing that electrified the city. Penny, a 26-year-old […]