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Newest tool in NYC's push to stop subway surfing: Drones
City leaders are trying to tackle the growing problem of teens riding on top of subway cars. Since January, at least six people have died while subway surfing, including the son of one woman who has said the death-defying stunts are getting out of control. Now Mayor Eric Adams says he’s going to start using drones to stop it. NBC...
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Crossing against the light? You won't get ticketed now that jaywalking is legal in NYC
Jaywalking is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to sign or veto it after 30 days. The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk and against traffic signals. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, who sponsored...
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NYPD: Police ready for Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD top brass held a briefing on the eve of Trump’s Sunday rally in Manhattan. News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Are the rats winning? NYC still the third ‘rattiest' city in US, ranking shows
Pest control company Orkin released its annual ranking of the “rattiest” cities in the U.S. this week, and New York City held steady as third highest on the list that no city wants to be on — despite all of Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to address the rat problem.
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‘One of the best days of my life': Fans, players celebrate Liberty's WNBA title
Thousands flooded the streets of New York City to celebrate the New York Liberty’s first WNBA title and ticker-tape parade. At a City Hall celebration, players reflected on the journey to the title and received the keys to the city from mayor Eric Adams. NBC New York’s John Chandler and Pat Battle reports.
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Mayor Eric Adams responds after Trump makes supportive comments
Nearly a month after indicted on federal corruption charges, Mayor Eric Adams is getting support from a surprising source: former President Donald Trump, who says the NYC mayor is being “persecuted.” There is some speculation Trump could try to overturn the charges against Adams if he wins the election, putting Adams under some pressure to disavow his highest-profile new supporter. NBC...
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Mayor Adams' ‘City of Yes' housing plan draws mixed reaction. Here's what it entails
Mayor Eric Adam’s contentious “City of Yes” housing plan would impact millions of New Yorkers, changing zoning regulations across the five boroughs. The mayor said it would create up to 109,000 new homes in the next 15 years, but critics say the plan doesn’t address the high cost of housing and will be a cash-grab for developers. The mayor needs...
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NY Liberty Parade 2024 details revealed! Date, start time, route and more
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City would fête the New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes following their first-ever WNBA championship, an overtime conquest that made all sorts of history. City Hall is expected to release complete details on the parade, including date, timing and route, later Monday. It’ll mark the third time...
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NYC to host ticker-tape parade honoring New York Liberty championship
The New York Liberty will be celebrated with a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes in New York City after winning their first-ever WNBA championship, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday night. Details on the parade date, timing and route are expected to be released on Monday. “From the start of the season to the very last game, the New…
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Federal prosecutors fight Eric Adams' efforts to get bribery charges dismissed
Federal prosecutors are pushing back against a move to dismiss bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with a new court filing in the case Friday afternoon. It comes as the mayor goes on defense, trying to shift the focus while maintaining his innocence. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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