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...

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. 

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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…

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.

Mayor Eric Adams is continuing his duties as New York City mayor as he fights the federal case involving accusations of briberies and corruption. Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared satisfied with the mayor’s staff changes. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.