Category: New York
Manhunt underway in New York for killer of UnitedHealth’s Brian Thompson
People walk next to a poster outside the Hilton hotel near the scene where the CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson was shot dead in Midtown Ma [...]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted Amid Federal Investigation, Faces Calls to Resign
Mayor Eric Adams listens during a press conference at City Hall in New York, on Dec. 12, 2023. | Peter K. Afriyie/AP
Federal prosecutors have indi [...]
New York Sheriff’s Office and Eric Adams Ally Anthony Miranda Under Investigation Amid Growing Scandals
“Sheriff Anthony Miranda has spent the past two years establishing a consistent pattern of retaliation against his own workforce,” New York City Depu [...]
Jumaane Williams Shows Support for Zellnor Myrie on Gun Violence, Increasing Pressure on Mayor Adams
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams showed support for State Senator Zellnor Myrie’s efforts to combat gun violence during a press confere [...]
New York City’s Cellphone Ban Debate: Challenges and Controversies
“We want to do it right,” New York Mayor Eric Adams (right) said of a school cellphone ban. “It happened before: Previous administrations attempted t [...]
Kathy Hochul Faces Growing Political Pressure Amid Scandals and Low Approval Ratings
A reelection bid for Gov. Kathy Hochul could face challenges after a string of missteps. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Governor Kathy Hochul is und [...]
Former NY Official Linda Sun Charged with Acting as Undisclosed Chinese Agent
Linda Sun, a former New York state official, has been accused of acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government, allegedly using her influe [...]
Eric Adams Appoints Robert Tucker as New FDNY Commissioner
Firefighters stand in line during the FDNY fire commissioner’s swearing-in ceremony at FDNY Fire Academy on Monday. | Yuki Iwamura/AP
In a signifi [...]
Eric Adams Faces Challenges with ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is encountering opposition from his usual City Council allies over his ambitious 'City of Yes' housing plan. The propo [...]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Gains National Attention for Controversial Policies
“He’s grandstanding and trying to be a mini-Trump,” New York State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs said of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (right) [...]
