Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration - City & State New York
WEB5 days ago · Here’s a rundown of Adams’ appointees as of Oct. 7, 2024. City Hall Insiders. First deputy mayor: Sheena Wright. Wright was appointed deputy mayor for strategic initiatives after leading Adams’ transition committee, and in January 2023 assumed the role of first deputy mayor following Lorraine Grillo’s departure.
No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would …
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Editor’s note: We originally wrote this story on Nov. 22, 2023. In light of the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, we thoroughly updated it on Sept. 26. 2024. From Koch to Dinkins to Bloomberg to de Blasio, every mayoral administration over the past 45 years has endured a ...
Where are asylum-seekers living in New York City?
WEBMar 25, 2024 · That population, which includes single adults, adult families and families with children, is spread across the five boroughs, albeit not equally. Manhattan and Queens are home to a larger number of asylum-seekers staying in shelters than other boroughs, accounting for roughly 38% and 31% of all asylum-seekers, respectively, as of March 3.
Independent Budget Office: Holding all elections on even years …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · New York City could save an estimated $42 million every other year by holding all local elections at the same time as state and federal elections, on even-numbered years, a new report from the city’s Independent Budget Office found.. The report, requested by Citizens Union, comes after legislation passed last year to move some local elections around the state to even-numbered years on ...
How New York is addressing its affordable housing crisis
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Get it in your inbox. With affordable housing vacancy at a historic low, New Yorkers are experiencing a housing crisis. Despite creating nearly 1.2 million jobs in the last decade—only 400,000 units of housing have been built, with this year’s rent prices multiplying seven times over actual salaries. Within this crisis, lawmakers seem to ...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
WEBSep 25, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, The New York Times first reported Wednesday night, prompting further calls for his resignation. Rumors of a pending federal indictment against Adams and potentially several aides circulated widely within New York City political circles on Wednesday, shortly before the Times first broke the news.
2024 New York congressional races to watch - City & State NY
WEBBy Eliot Force. | July 17, 2024. The last congressional election was a big one for Republicans in New York, as they successfully flipped four districts in their favor. This was key to maintaining the slight Republican majority in the House. This cycle, Republicans are trying to hold on to the seats they won in 2022 – and some are doing it in ...
Who has left the Adams administration? - City & State New York
WEB5 days ago · These are some of the major departures from Adams’ administration. This post was updated on Oct. 4. First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. The New York Post reported on Oct. 4 that Wright would be leaving the Adams administration, news that was matched by Gothamist and Politico.
Eric Adams order lays out what happens if Sheena Wright leaves
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Adams released Executive Order 45 on Thursday, the day federal corruption charges against the mayor were unveiled. And as Adams’ administration undergoes significant upheaval, the updated order details new information about what happens if First Deputy Mayor – a position now held by Sheena Wright – is unable to carry out their duties.
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · New and controversial weapons detection technology is set to roll out in some subway stations later this week, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday. After teasing the deployment of weapons detection scanners made by the company Evolv last week – and following a mandatory 90-day wait period before introducing new …