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Is NYC Mayor Eric Adams turning MAGA?

New York's embattled mayor won't answer questions about his relationship with Trump — who seems to love him

Salon

This is the beginning of Eric Adams’ fall from power as New York mayor

Adams is bombastic, eccentric and allegedly ethically relaxed. This indictment does not come as a surprise

The Guardian - US

Could Eric Adams' Corruption Charges Sink His Signature Zoning Reform?

The New York City Council takes up the mayor's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity reform package the same day Adams is indicted on federal corruption charges.

Reason

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New York City mayor Eric Adams blocks ban on solitary confinement

New law limiting confinement was scheduled to take effect after 26 died in city jails in two years

The Guardian - US

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

New York City’s 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

The Independent UK

Columbia faculty slam NYPD sweep shot

While removing pro-Palestinian protesters from the campus this week, a sergeant “accidentally” fired his weapon

Salon

NYC Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails

New York City lawmakers have passed a bill meant to ban solitary confinement in the city’s jails

The Independent UK

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NYC enacts 'Homeless Bill of Rights,' but doubts arise over key provisions such as right to shelter

A “Homeless Bill of Rights” is now law in New York City

The Independent UK

Will America’s first ‘right to sleep outside’ actually help unhoused people?

New York City is planning a landmark ‘homeless bill of rights’, but advocates fear it will detract from housing initiatives

The Guardian - US

New York City has a right to shelter, but will it establish a right to sleep outside?

Democratic leaders in major U.S. cities are finding themselves politically squeezed when it comes to addressing homelessness

The Independent UK

2024 Republican hopefuls rush to defend Marine who put NYC subway rider in fatal chokehold

Republican presidential hopefuls have rushed to support Daniel Penny, a white U.S. Marine veteran who was caught on video pinning an agitated Black subway passenger to the floor in a fatal chokehold

The Independent UK

Kayleigh McEnany mocks protesters marching against killing of Jordan Neely: ‘At least they have rhythm’

Host smiled after describing protests against killing of Black homeless man

The Independent UK

NYC Mayor Adams slams Biden in renewing demands to step up fed efforts on migrants

NEW YORK — After months of pleading with the federal government to direct more relief toward the city’s migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams laid into President Joe Biden on Wednesday, saying that Biden and the White House have “failed New York City.”

Tribune News Service

As morale issues and resignations hit NYPD, it’s clear tackling crime is about more than bail reform

NEW YORK — One of the issues that has dogged — and vexed — New York Mayor Eric Adams most since coming to City Hall is bringing crime under control.

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New York state Democrats undertake post-mortem after stunning midterm defeats

NEW YORK — With the results of this year’s midterm elections now mostly set in stone for New York, Democrats around the state have begun the bitter process of trying to understand what went wrong.

Tribune News Service

NYC mayor laments not being told earlier about arsenic in public housing complex drinking water

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams questioned Monday why members of his own administration didn’t inform him sooner about arsenic being discovered in the drinking water at a massive New York City Housing Authority complex in Manhattan.

Tribune News Service

Arsenic found in drinking water of NYC public housing complex

Residents of a New York City public housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps after testing revealed unsafe levels of arsenic, Mayor Eric Adams’ office said.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Gradual improvement at Rikers not enough when lives are at stake

We commend New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Brad Lander for their unannounced visit to the great shame off the coast of Queens: Rikers Island.

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Ballotpedia

Hochul wins Democratic primary for Governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams in the Democratic primary for governor of New York on June 28, 2022. Based on unofficial returns, Hochul received 67.3% of the vote, followed by Williams with 20.0% and Suozzi with 12.6%. Hochul, previously New York’s lieutenant governor, became governor in…

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New York Gov. Hochul drubs fellow Democrats in low-turnout gubernatorial primary

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul sailed to victory Tuesday as she easily defeated a pair of Democratic primary opponents and took a step closer to becoming the first woman elected governor of New York.

The Independent UK

New York governor Kathy Hochul defeats two challengers to win Democratic primary

Governor will now face Republican challenger to win first full term

Tribune News Service

New Yorkers head to the polls to vote in first primary of 2022

Voters from Brooklyn to Buffalo and from Queens to Kingston came out to the polls in short supply Tuesday to decide who’ll run in this November’s general election — a contest that will ultimately determine who is New York State’s governor.

Ballotpedia

Two new states added—state legislative contested primaries up 30% compared to 2020

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 28, Brew.

The Independent UK

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Cuomo, faces Democrats

New Yorkers are casting votes in a governor’s race that for the first time in a decade does not include the name “Cuomo” at the top of the ticket

The Independent UK

What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion

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