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An abrupt goodbye to a guerrilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant
Read full article: An abrupt goodbye to a guerrilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrantA makeshift aquarium that popped up this summer in a puddle beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant is no more.
AI-powered weapons scanners used in NYC subway found zero guns in one month test
Read full article: AI-powered weapons scanners used in NYC subway found zero guns in one month testA pilot program testing AI-powered weapons scanners inside some New York City subway stations this summer did not detect any passengers with firearms โ but falsely alerted more than 100 times.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
Fight for House raging in districts ringing NYC where Trump struggled but other Republicans thrived
Read full article: Fight for House raging in districts ringing NYC where Trump struggled but other Republicans thrivedVoters in a ring of congressional districts encircling New York City where Republican candidates often do well but Donald Trump struggled in 2020 could decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years.
A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits
Read full article: A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quitsA former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence as a federal investigation led to Mayor Eric Adamsโ bribery indictment.
Ex-NYPD boss rejected discipline for cops who raided bar where owner says he was 'extorted'
Read full article: Ex-NYPD boss rejected discipline for cops who raided bar where owner says he was 'extorted'In late August, shortly before resigning under a cloud of scandal, New York Cityโs former police commissioner blocked the discipline of three officers involved in a melee outside a Brooklyn juice bar.
NYC accelerates school leadership change as investigations swirl around mayorโs indictment
Read full article: NYC accelerates school leadership change as investigations swirl around mayorโs indictmentNew York City is speeding up its switch to a new schools chief after Mayor Eric Adams' indictment.
How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation
Read full article: How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representationThe indictment of New York City mayor Eric Adams on federal bribery charges has sparked debates among Black leaders and community advocates about whether to stand behind a figure who, for many, represents a milestone of Black representation in government.
Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others
Read full article: Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict othersFederal prosecutors say they might bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indict others in the corruption case against him.
NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City Hall
Read full article: NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City HallNew York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday delivered his most thorough public defense to date since his indictment on federal bribery charges.
With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tasty
Read full article: With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tastyNew York City officials are assuring residents that water flowing from their faucets will continue to be perfectly safe even if it might taste a bit different.
Indicted New York City mayor adopts familiar defense: He was targeted for his politics
Read full article: Indicted New York City mayor adopts familiar defense: He was targeted for his politicsFor months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams refused to criticize the federal authorities investigating his administration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
Read full article: New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributionsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts in a case that has roiled the nationโs biggest city after months of investigations, searches and subpoenas.
A look inside the indictment accusing New York City's mayor of taking bribes
Read full article: A look inside the indictment accusing New York City's mayor of taking bribesThe indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams contained five charges alleging that the Democrat solicited and accepted bribes or illegal campaign contributions from wealthy Turkish donors in return for various favors.
The Latest: NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources
Read full article: The Latest: NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sourcesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.
Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won't resign
Read full article: Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won't resignNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to stay in office after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and businesspeople buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions and lavish overseas trips.
NYC schools boss to step down later this year after federal agents seized his devices
Read full article: NYC schools boss to step down later this year after federal agents seized his devicesThe head of New York Cityโs public schools system says he will step down at the end of the calendar year, becoming the latest high-ranking departure from Mayor Eric Adamsโ administration amid an escalating federal inquiry.
What we know about the investigations surrounding New York City's mayor
Read full article: What we know about the investigations surrounding New York City's mayorNearly a year after FBI agents seized his phones, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces an expanding constellation of federal inquiries involving his administration.
New York City's interim police commissioner says federal authorities seized materials from his homes
Read full article: New York City's interim police commissioner says federal authorities seized materials from his homesNew York Cityโs interim police commissioner has revealed that federal authorities searched his homes and seized materials.
Footage shows NYPD officers firing at man with knife in subway shooting that wounded 4
Read full article: Footage shows NYPD officers firing at man with knife in subway shooting that wounded 4Footage of two New York City police officers opening fire at a subway station as they confronted a man holding a knife shows they fired at him as he was standing still, his arms by his side and his back to a train.
Federal authorities subpoena NYC mayor's director of asylum seeker operations
Read full article: Federal authorities subpoena NYC mayor's director of asylum seeker operationsAs New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces a swarm of investigations into his top ranks, federal prosecutors are now seeking information from the director of New York Cityโs asylum seeker office.
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell
Read full article: Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swellThe top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned abruptly over the weekend, the latest sign of instability in the Democratโs administration as it deals with multiple federal investigations.
A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed
Read full article: A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followedA consulting firm run by the brother of two top New York City officials is facing federal scrutiny over his work on behalf of companies that were seeking city contracts.
New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations
Read full article: New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparationsNew York City lawmakers have approved legislation to study the cityโs significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people.
NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over 'courtesy cards' that help drivers get out of traffic stops
Read full article: NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over 'courtesy cards' that help drivers get out of traffic stopsA New York City police officer has reached a $175,000 settlement with the city in his lawsuit that illuminated the use of the โcourtesy cardsโ that officers dole out to friends and relatives to get out of traffic stops and other minor infractions.
NYC mayor won't say if he backs police commissioner under an investigative cloud
Read full article: NYC mayor won't say if he backs police commissioner under an investigative cloudNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has declined to say if he remains confident in the city's police commissioner, days after federal agents seized the cellphones of the head of the police department and at least four other high-ranking mayoral deputies.
Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor's ability to govern
Read full article: Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor's ability to governNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration.
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Read full article: Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapseHurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda.
A planned float in NYC's India Day Parade is anti-Muslim and should be removed, opponents say
Read full article: A planned float in NYC's India Day Parade is anti-Muslim and should be removed, opponents sayA float in Sundayโs upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates a Hindu temple built over a razed mosque in India is being criticized as anti-Muslim.
A homemade aquarium appeared in a Brooklyn tree bed. Then came the goldfish heist
Read full article: A homemade aquarium appeared in a Brooklyn tree bed. Then came the goldfish heistA makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy.
New York City's freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end
Read full article: New York City's freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to endOutdoor tables saved thousands of New York City restaurants from ruin when they were forced to close their dining rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law
Read full article: NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement lawNew York Cityโs mayor has issued an emergency order suspending parts of a new law intended to ban solitary confinement in local jails, citing concerns for the safety of staff and detainees.
Scorched by history: Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in minority and low-income neighborhoods
Read full article: Scorched by history: Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in minority and low-income neighborhoodsMillions of Americans are facing major heat waves with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer CassieSean โDiddyโ Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie.
Apparent Gaza activists hurl paint at homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders, including Jewish director
Read full article: Apparent Gaza activists hurl paint at homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders, including Jewish directorPeople purporting to be pro-Palestinian activists have hurled red paint at the homes of top leaders at the Brooklyn Museum, including its Jewish director.
NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants, angering real estate industry
Read full article: NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants, angering real estate industryA proposal seeking to eliminate a hefty price tag for New York City renters is drawing fierce opposition from the real estate industry.
NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn property
Read full article: NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn propertyNew York Cityโs rat-hating mayor has once again been ticketed for a rat infestation at his Brooklyn property.
NYC vowed to reform its protest policing. A crackdown on a pro-Palestinian march is raising doubts
Read full article: NYC vowed to reform its protest policing. A crackdown on a pro-Palestinian march is raising doubtsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about his commitment to a suite of reforms required by a federal settlement aimed at changing how the NYPD polices protests.
NYC is beginning to evict some people in migrant shelters under stricter rules
Read full article: NYC is beginning to evict some people in migrant shelters under stricter rulesNew York City is stepping up its efforts to push migrants out of its overwhelmed shelters as it begins enforcing a new rule that limits some adult asylum-seekers to a month in the system before they have to find a bed on their own.
NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters
Read full article: NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protestersNew York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police departmentโs response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an โisolated incident.โ.
What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests
Read full article: What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protestsMany college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israelโs war in Gaza.
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
Read full article: Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest responseNew York City police officials are defending their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office.
Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campuses
Read full article: Answering readers' questions about the protest movement on US college campusesA wave of student protests has spread across U.S. campuses over the last two weeks, led by students who have pitched tents or occupied buildings in protest of the Israel-Hamas war.
A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
Read full article: A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitatorBefore and after police officers arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University who were protesting the war in Gaza, New York Mayor Eric Adams blamed โoutside agitatorsโ for leading the demonstrations.
Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University
Read full article: Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia UniversityColumbia University has announced that it is canceling its main commencement ceremony scheduled for next week because of ongoing pro-Palestinian protests.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
Read full article: New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurantsNew York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops.
New York City to wind down deal with embattled medical company tasked with housing migrants
Read full article: New York City to wind down deal with embattled medical company tasked with housing migrantsNew York City will move to end its contract with a medical services company hired to house and care for a recent influx of international migrants.
NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law. The city isn't taking it down
Read full article: NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law. The city isn't taking it downAn artificial intelligence-powered chatbot meant to help small business owners in New York City has come under fire for dispensing bizarre advice that misstates local policies and advises companies to violate the law.
New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating
Read full article: New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beatingNew York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles.
New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit 'did not happen'
Read full article: New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit 'did not happen'New York City Mayor Eric Adams is denying allegations outlined in a new lawsuit that he sexually assaulted a former police colleague in 1993.
Prosecutors say New York subway shooting may have been self defense
Read full article: Prosecutors say New York subway shooting may have been self defenseProsecutors say a man who shot and critically wounded another man on a New York City subway train will not immediately be charged with a crime while prosecutors investigate whether the shooter acted justifiably in self-defense.
Brooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortion
Read full article: Brooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortionA Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York Cityโs mayor has been found guilty in federal court of wire fraud, attempted extortion and lying to the FBI.
The NYPD is using social media to target critics. That brings its own set of worries
Read full article: The NYPD is using social media to target critics. That brings its own set of worriesThe New York Police Department has been taking a more active role in trying to influence public policy through slick online videos and social media posts.
With trash bins now required in NYC, only the rats are sorry to see the garbage piles go
Read full article: With trash bins now required in NYC, only the rats are sorry to see the garbage piles goNew York Cityโs tradition of piling garbage bags on the sidewalk for pickup is going the way of the dinosaur.
The end of school closings? New York City used online learning, not a snow day. It didnโt go well
Read full article: The end of school closings? New York City used online learning, not a snow day. It didnโt go wellFour years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into online learning, some school systems in the U.S. are returning to the method during inclement winter weather.
Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools
Read full article: Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schoolsA quick-moving winter storm that hit the Northeast on Tuesday has brought significant snowfall to some areas while others got less than expected.
Gunfire at New York subway station kills 1, injures 5. Police say teen dispute sparked shooting
Read full article: Gunfire at New York subway station kills 1, injures 5. Police say teen dispute sparked shootingAuthorities say one person was killed and five others wounded following a dispute between two groups of teenagers at a New York City subway station Monday at the start of the evening rush hour.
Difficult driving, closed schools, cancelled flights: What to expect from Northeast snowstorm
Read full article: Difficult driving, closed schools, cancelled flights: What to expect from Northeast snowstormParts of the Northeast are preparing for a coastal storm that's expected to dump a foot or more of snow and pack 60 mph winds in some areas.
Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
Read full article: Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on boardAs schools across the country respond to a youth mental health crisis accelerated by the pandemic, many are confronting the thorny legal, ethical, and practical challenges of getting parents on board with treatment.
Body-camera footage shows chaotic lead-up to Times Square brawl between police and migrants
Read full article: Body-camera footage shows chaotic lead-up to Times Square brawl between police and migrantsNewly-released body-camera footage shows the chaotic lead-up to a brawl between migrants and police in Times Square.
Brawl between migrants and police in New York's Times Square touches off backlash
Read full article: Brawl between migrants and police in New York's Times Square touches off backlashA video showing a group of migrants brawling with police in Times Square has touched off a political furor and renewed debate over a long-standing New York City policy that limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities.
NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question under new police transparency law
Read full article: NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question under new police transparency lawNYPD officers will have to record the race of people they question under new police transparency law.
Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason
Read full article: Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reasonNew York City Council Member Yusef Salaam says he was pulled over by city police without being given an explanation.
NYC mayor vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops
Read full article: NYC mayor vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stopsNew York Cityโs mayor has vetoed bills aimed at banning solitary confinement in city jails and requiring more transparency in police encounters with civilians.
Lawsuit in Chicago is the latest legal fight over Texas moving migrants to U.S. cities
Read full article: Lawsuit in Chicago is the latest legal fight over Texas moving migrants to U.S. citiesA Texas transportation company is taking the nationโs third largest city to federal court, ratcheting up a legal battle over the migrant crisis thatโs left U.S. cities struggling.
New York City built a migrant tent camp on a remote former airfield. Then winter arrived
Read full article: New York City built a migrant tent camp on a remote former airfield. Then winter arrivedNew York Cityโs hasty pre-storm evacuation of a massive tent shelter for migrants has become a flash point in the national debate over migrants entering the countryโs southern border.
Migrant families begin leaving NYC hotels as first eviction notices kick in
Read full article: Migrant families begin leaving NYC hotels as first eviction notices kick inMigrant families are leaving New York Cityโs shelter system under an eviction notice imposed by Mayor Eric Adamsโ administration.
New York City is suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from Texas
Read full article: New York City is suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from TexasNew York City is suing more than a dozen charter bus companies for their role in Texas Gov. Greg Abbottโs operation to send tens of thousands of migrants to urban areas.
New York City is suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from Texas
Read full article: New York City is suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from TexasNew York City is suing more than a dozen charter bus companies for their role in Texas Gov. Greg Abbottโs operation to send tens of thousands of migrants to urban areas.
Suburbs put the brakes on migrant bus arrivals after crackdowns in Chicago and New York
Read full article: Suburbs put the brakes on migrant bus arrivals after crackdowns in Chicago and New YorkSome officials in suburbs and outlying cities near Chicago and New York are giving migrants arriving from the southern border a cold shoulder amid attempts to circumvent restrictions on dropping migrants in those two cities.
New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Read full article: New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024New Yearโs Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New Yorkโs Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the worldโs ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe.
Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year's Eve ball drop
Read full article: Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year's Eve ball dropTens of thousands of New Yorkers, tourists and celebrities are expected to pack into Times Square on Sunday for the annual New Year's Eve bash.
Democratic mayors renew pleas for federal help and coordination with Texas over migrant crisis
Read full article: Democratic mayors renew pleas for federal help and coordination with Texas over migrant crisisThe mayors of Chicago, New York City and Denver have renewed pleas for more federal help and coordination with Texas over the growing number of asylum-seekers arriving in their cities by bus and plane.
New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schools
Read full article: New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schoolsNew York Cityโs teachers union is suing Mayor Eric Adams in an effort to stop his planned budget cuts that will slash spending on the city's public schools.
Migrant families rally for end to New Yorkโs new 60-day limits on shelter stays
Read full article: Migrant families rally for end to New Yorkโs new 60-day limits on shelter staysMigrant families and their advocates marched outside New York City Hall on Tuesday to demand Mayor Eric Adams end his plan to limit the number of days newly arrived immigrants can remain in city-run shelters.
No room at the inn? As holidays approach, migrants face eviction from New York City shelters
Read full article: No room at the inn? As holidays approach, migrants face eviction from New York City sheltersIt could be a cold and grim New Year for thousands of migrant families living in New York Cityโs emergency shelter system.
Houston has a population that's young. Its next mayor, set to be elected in a runoff, won't be
Read full article: Houston has a population that's young. Its next mayor, set to be elected in a runoff, won't beVoters in Houston will elect the oldest big-city mayor in the U.S. this weekend when they choose between U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire, two Democrats in their 70s.
Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slots
Read full article: Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slotsAdvocates scrambling to find shelter for homeless migrant families newly arrived in Massachusetts say families are relying on a patchwork of airport lounges, Uber rides, hospital waiting rooms and walk-in church shelters after the state capped the number of family shelter spots and created a wait list.
New York City Mayor ducks questions on FBI investigation, but pledges to cooperate with inquiry
Read full article: New York City Mayor ducks questions on FBI investigation, but pledges to cooperate with inquiryNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has sidestepped questions for now about an FBI investigation that prompted agents to seize his phones and raid the home of his chief campaign fundraiser.
FBI seized phones, iPad from New York Mayor Eric Adams in escalation of fundraising investigation
Read full article: FBI seized phones, iPad from New York Mayor Eric Adams in escalation of fundraising investigationAn attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the FBI seized phones and an iPad from the mayor this week as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising.
Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrants
Read full article: Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrantsBiden administration officials have hosted big city mayors at the White House to discuss how to manage a growing number of migrants.
Can New York's mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he's making robocalls in different languages
Read full article: Can New York's mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he's making robocalls in different languagesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesnโt actually speak.
US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threats
Read full article: US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threatsPolice in New York, Los Angeles, and other U.S. cities have increased patrols, authorities put up fencing around the U.S. Capitol and some schools closed amid fears of violence inspired by the Israel-Hamas war.