NYC’s top lawyer officially leaves as Adams admin lobbies for Randy Mastro
New York City’s top lawyer has formally resigned, weeks after it became clear the Adams administration was looking to replace her with controversial litigation lawyer Randy Mastro, according to information obtained by the New York Post. In a lengthy farewell email sent to the legal department on Thursday, Sylvia Hines Radix thanked staff for their […]
NYC’s ‘sanctuary’ laws still a hurdle to deport illegal immigrants charged with crimes, but ICE official sees progress in Adams admin
The Adams administration is working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to circumvent New York City’s strict sanctuary city laws, which ICE officials say hinder the federal agency’s efforts to deport violent criminals. Ken Gennaro, a Brooklyn-born field director for the bureau’s New York office, has for months fought city policies that bar local […]
Adams pushes back at critics of plan to evict hundreds of migrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pushed back against critics who say plans to remove hundreds of migrants from the city’s shelter system are “inhumane.” “People have said it’s inhumane to put people outside in the winter, now they’re saying it’s inhumane to do it in the summer. It’s humane to do it in […]
‘Is Rikers prepared?’: Eric Adams pressed on Trump’s potential jail time
‘Outnumbered’ panelists discuss Trump’s New York criminal trial and the possibility of jail time as Stormy Daniels takes the … source
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces Urban Rat Summit to combat rodent crisis
In a continuing effort to contain New York City’s rat problem, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the first National Urban Rat Summit. The summit, to be held on September 18th and 19th, will bring together the best of the rodent industry from Boston, New Orleans and Seattle to help alleviate the Big Apple’s burgeoning […]
NYC City Hall aide Rana Abbasova suspended during FBI probe of Adams campaign fundraising is cooperating with feds: sources
A City Hall aide who was suspended for inappropriate conduct is cooperating with federal authorities during an FBI investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising, sources confirmed to the Post. The Adams staffer who rebelled against her boss has been identified by sources as Lana Abbasova, whose home was searched by the FBI as part […]
Mayor Adams’ bright idea of hiring migrants as lifeguards: Letters
Issue: Mayor Adams’ proposal at a City Hall information session to hire immigrants as lifeguards in New York City. Okay, okay, let’s let the immigrants be lifeguards (“Eric: Let the immigrants go swimming,” May 15). But I know from personal experience that the open water lifeguard exam is no joke. And the city’s beaches will […]
‘Mayor Adams needs something to do’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed Saturday to continue busing immigrants to New York City and attacked Mayor Eric Adams during a speech at the NRA. Speaking at the 2024 National Rifle Association Convention in Dallas, Abbott said: “Unless and until Joe Biden finally starts enforcing immigration laws, I will continue to support immigrants across the […]
200 migrants could be first to reapply for shelter in NYC under strict new rules: Adams admin
Strict new guidelines will apply starting next week for migrants who want to stay in city shelters beyond their allotted time. Around 200 single asylum seekers whose 30-day shelter stay expired this week are expected to be among the first to reapply for housing, presenting “extenuating circumstances” as to why they should be given an […]
Washington Post accused of advancing antisemitic trope by NYC Mayor Adams’ office: ‘Should be ashamed’
New York City Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabian Levy accused the Washington Post of spreading “anti-Semitic tropes” about Jews, but insiders at the paper disputed that notion. Ta. thursday post Article published, “The chat show where business titans privately asked New York City mayor to use police against Colombian protesters” asks New York City Mayor […]