NYC Mayor Eric Adams hit with first subpoena over 2021 campaign finances: report
In an ongoing corruption investigation, federal prosecutors have issued a series of subpoenas focusing on New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign. The New York Times, citing four people familiar with the matter, reported that a series of subpoenas were issued to Adams, the city council and the elections board. The subpoena, issued in […]
New video shows A’s Austin Adams’ furious Mets rant leaving mound
Austin Adams is still pretty pissed that the Mets designated him as a designated player. The Athletics relief pitcher hurled an expletive at his former team after mocking Jose Iglesias and team’s “OMG” celebration after surviving a tight spot in the bottom of the fifth inning on Tuesday. The Mets signed Adams in the offseason, […]
Edwin Diaz calls out Austin Adams for mocking Mets’ ‘OMG’ celebration
Austin Adams decided to have a little fun on Tuesday night at the expense of the Mets, where he pitched in spring training before being sold to the Athletics before the start of the season. Adams was called into relief with a runner on second and no outs after the Mets had already cut a […]
NYC Mayor Adams slams critics of City of Yes zoning proposal
Mayor Eric Adams has blasted neighborhood activists for refusing to address the city’s housing shortage, including through a “Yes City” proposal that would overhaul zoning regulations and allow the construction of tens of thousands of more housing units. Mayor and Housing and Preservation Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrion said on 107.5 WBLS radio that 49 of […]
Steven Adams pretended he couldn’t speak English as a rookie so Kevin Garnett wouldn’t trash talk him
Kevin Garnett is a legendary trash talker. Throughout his career, fellow NBA players would say he was one of the most ruthless, harsh and cruel talkers in the league, someone who always had the perfect thing to say to break down an opponent’s spirit. So no one blames Steven Adams for hating the smoke as […]
Steven Adams pretended not to speak English to avoid Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett’s talent for badmouthing during his playing days was so strong that Rockets center Steven Adams told Garnett not to speak English during his first NBA season to avoid his wrath. During Adams’ rookie season with the Thunder in 2013-14, Adams faced Garnett, then with the Nets, and was the first to suggest that […]
Family of suspected subway shover says NYC failed her as Eric Adams admin insists it’s ‘proud’ of its mental health outreach
The family of a troubled woman accused of pushing two tourists onto subway tracks this week has accused the city of failing to help her, while Mayor Eric Adams’ city officials insisted on Tuesday they were “proud” of their mental health outreach efforts. Clarence Butts, a Brooklyn resident, said the city hasn’t done enough for […]
Non-profit started by Eric Adams’ brother auctioned off dinner with the mayor during Hamptons party
A charity co-founded by Mayor Eric Adams’ brother auctioned off a dinner with Hizzoner during a fundraiser in the Hamptons over the weekend, drawing questions from ethics watchdogs. But Angels Helpers, a nonprofit that provides arts and cultural opportunities for young people in the city, said it was rescinding the award when contacted about the […]
Eric Adams’ illegal pot shop crackdown sparks official probe by Brad Lander as the two face off for NYC mayor
One mayoral candidate isn’t giving the city much credit for cracking down on illegal marijuana stores. City Auditor Brad Lander has opened an investigation into rival Mayor Eric Adams’ high-profile “Operation Padlock” program, which has shut down about 800 unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in the city since mid-May. Mayor Lander announced the “Operation Padlock” investigation in […]
Dem Brad Lander faces problem with Jewish voters in NYC mayoral race against Eric Adams: experts
New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander is already facing his first hurdle: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As the city comptroller and the highest-ranking Jewish member of New York City politics, he has attempted to walk a political tightrope since the Oct. 7 attacks, condemning Hamas while also cozying up to the far-left wing of the […]