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NYC Mayor Adams Says in Tucker Carlson Interview That Democrats Abandoned Him
Adams tied his indictment on bribery and corruption charges last year to his decision to speak out against the illegal immigrant surge in New York City.
NYC Mayor Says He Didn’t Discuss Legal Case With Trump During Florida Meeting
Adams said he hopes to boost the partnership with the incoming government in efforts to make New York City ’safer, stronger, and more affordable.’
Trump Names Joseph Nocella Jr. as US Attorney for New York’s Eastern District
The Nassau County judge would replace Breon Peace, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in August 2021.
New York to Charge Fossil Fuel Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
New York becomes the second state to enact a ‘polluter pays’ Climate Change SuperFund Act. New Jersey, California, and Maryland could be next.
Eric Adams’s Former Chief Adviser Indicted on Bribery Charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin has claimed she is innocent and denied any illegal activity.
Top Adviser to New York City Mayor Resigns
Ingrid Lewis-Martin becomes the latest top-ranking member of the embattled administration to step down as authorities continue their investigation.
Trump Campaign Strategist Alex Bruesewitz Collapses on Stage at New York Gala
Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz worked with Barron Trump to boost the former president’s outreach to young people.
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner Files to Run for New York City Council
After a number of sexting scandals and a criminal conviction, the former congressman files to campaign for Lower Manhattan’s District 2 seat.
New York AG James Won’t Drop $454 Million Civil Fraud Case Against Trump, Office Says
Her office submitted a letter to Trump’s attorneys, indicating they will keep pursuing the civil case.
NYC Mayor Adams Sidesteps Question About Rejoining Republican Party
The mayor switched to the GOP from 1995 to 2002 because he saw the Democrats as soft on crime.
NYC Council Speaker Adams Disagrees With Mayor, Says Sanctuary Laws Should Not Be Changed
The speaker says the laws don’t interfere with ICE. The mayor has made clear he wants to boot criminal illegal immigrants.
Gov. Hochul Restarts NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls to Begin in January
Months of arguing and litigation have culminated in a decision to proceed with the controversial program, with the daily toll lowered from the envisioned $15.
Judge Strikes Down New York City’s Bid to Block Illegal Immigrant Buses From Texas
A New York judge ruled that New York City can’t use an 1817 ‘anti-pauper’ law to block Texas from busing illegal immigrants.
Governors, Attorneys General Roll Out Plans to Contest Trump Admin’s Policies
Leaders from at least five states made similar announcements about challenging the incoming administration’s policies.
Judge Sets Date for NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Bribery and Corruption Trial
Adams’s attorney had asked for a March 2025 trial to conclude before the June 2025 New York City mayoral primary.
Trump Urges Americans to ‘Dream Big Again’ at Madison Square Garden Rally
‘No matter our differences, when we work together, there is nothing we cannot achieve,’ former President Donald Trump told a packed arena.
