New York City took a major step towards addressing its housing crisis on Thursday,as the City Council voted 31-20 to approve Mayor eric Adams’ “City of Yes” affordable housing plan.This victory for the Adams governance aims to tackle the city’s housing shortage by easing restrictions on development adn encouraging the construction of new, affordable units. … Read more
New York city Councilman Robert Holden (D-Queens) is challenging Mayor Eric Adams to take concrete action to protect New Yorkers from criminal migrants, following Adams’ recent shift in stance on the issue. On Tuesday, adams stated his openness to deporting migrants charged with crimes, a departure from his previous position that only migrants convicted of … Read more
New York Grapples with a Housing Crisis, Seeking Solutions in "City of Yes" New York City, along with many other American metropolises, is facing a growing housing crisis fueled by decades of inadequate construction. Soaring rents are leaving many struggling to keep a roof over their heads, with low-income residents disproportionately affected. The city’s economic … Read more
What you should know The new chancellor of New York City Schools will take office this Wednesday, a position that was blank when David’s retirement schedule Banks It was accelerated by a few months at the request of the mayor. Melissa Avilés Ramos, of Puerto Rican descent and former vice chancellor, has become the highest-ranking … Read more
What you should know In an exclusive interview with Telemundo 47, Adams said that interim commissioner Tom Donlon will soon step down until he can be replaced by a permanent police commissioner. Former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned last month from his post leading the nation’s largest police department amid a federal investigation into nightclub … Read more
What you should know New York City’s first vice mayor, Sheena Wright, is stepping down, becoming the latest political figure to step down amid investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and the administration, it was announced as sources to our sister network NBC 4. Sheena Wright is one of several high-ranking officials whose homes have been … Read more
What you should know Another prominent member of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has bid farewell to the New York City Council. Philip Banks III, brother of New York City Schools Chancellor David Banksresigned as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Sunday night, the mayor told NY1 Monday. Adams said he spoke with Philip Banks on Sunday … Read more
New York. New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal bribery charges, firmly rejecting accusations that he accepted luxury trips, campaign cash and other benefits from foreign interests that they then tried to take advantage of their power and influence. Adams’ attorney told a judge that next week they will move … Read more
What you should know First vice mayor Sheena Wright is stepping down, two sources tell our sister network NBC New York, which would make her the latest political figure to resign in amid the investigations surrounding Mayor Eric Adams and his administration. According to sources, the resignation of Wright, who is the right-hand man of … Read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Bribery Charges NEW YORK – Mayor Eric Adams of New York City entered a not guilty plea on federal bribery charges on Friday, categorically denying accusations of accepting extravagant gifts and campaign donations from foreign entities aiming to exert influence. The former police captain … Read more