Adams, Albany and NYC Mayor

NYC Mayor Eric Adams begs Albany for $1.1B more to combat migrant crisis — and says Big Apple needs it in 12 weeks
Mayor Eric Adams begged state lawmakers on Tuesday to fork over another $1.1 billion to deal with the migrant crisis ASAP — even though the governor isn’t budging. Hizzoner said the Big
NYC Mayor Eric Adams presses Albany for more migrant funding, Gov. Kathy Hochul says no
New York City Mayor Eric Adams urged state lawmakers Tuesday to provide his administration with more migrant crisis funding this year — but his plea didn’t move the needle with Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has already declared she’s not looking to earmark more such resources for the city.
Mayor Adams says NYC needs $1B from state for migrant costs
The mayor’s budget relies on additional money from the state to cover a looming shortfall in its migrant care program.
Local assemblyman presses Mayor Adams for closure date of Staten Island migrant shelter
Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn) pressed Mayor Eric Adams on when the city plans to close the migrant shelter at the former Island Shores senior living facility in Midland Beach. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon). Jason Paderon
As Mayor Eric Adams battles rats across NYC, trouble still scurrying around his own backyard
Mayor Adams may be making strides in his administration’s war on rats, but he’s still struggling with a battle closer to home. The mayor is facing a $330 fine over an allegedly persistent rat infestation at his Brooklyn apartment building,
Mayor Adams seeks more funds for migrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany on Tuesday to ask state lawmakers for $1 billion to help cover the costs of the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
Weakened Adams presses Albany for migrant money, faces his challengers
Adams testified for more than two hours during “Tin Cup Day,” an annual Albany tradition in which local officials from across the state make their case for the upcoming state budget to include their funding priorities.
Adams in Albany, faces migrant crisis, budget spending questions
Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany for "Tin Cup Day," pushing for middle-class tax relief and expanded involuntary removal policies. Lawmakers pressed him on NYC’s handling of the migrant crisis, sanctuary city policies,
The Daily Dirt: Adams teases property tax reform in Albany
On so-called Tin Cup Day, Mayor Eric Adams mentioned that City Hall is working on a proposal to reform NYC’s property tax ...
Justice Department discussing future of Mayor Eric Adams' case, including dropping altogether: Sources
The Justice Department has had discussions about the future of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Black Voters Helped Elect Eric Adams Mayor. Now They May Back Cuomo.
Mr. Adams and former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo have both been popular with Black voters, setting up a potential showdown that ...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams reemerges from seclusion with fiery, campaign-style speech as few details revealed on ‘scary’ illness
Last week was scary, it was hard, I’m not going to lie to you,” is all he told the crowd at his annual interfaith breakfast ...
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On Politics: If Mayor Eric Adams’ charges are dropped, what next?
In recent days, reports have emerged that the Justice Department, now under the dominion of President Donald Trump, might ...
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Mayor Eric Adams Unveils 'Jobs Week' and 'Race for Space' Initiative to Transform NYC's Vacant Offices and Boost Employment
Mayor Adams initiates "Jobs Week" and the "Race for Space" plan to revitalize NYC's vacant office spaces and create jobs.
Attorney for Eric Adams asked DOJ to drop case against mayor, sources say
An attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reached out to the Department of Justice seeking to have the case against ...