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Queens pastor with ties to Eric Adams under federal investigation: Sources
Federal authorities have opened an investigation into Queens pastor Alfred Cockfield and a political action committee he started, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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Jessica Tisch, head of NYC sanitation, tapped as new commissioner of NYPD
Moving to stabilize an administration roiled by investigations, resignations and his own indictment, New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. A city government stalwart and ex-NYPD official, she’ll be just the second woman in the high-profile, high-pressure post. The move comes at a critical time for the nation’s largest police department, shoring up its leadership...
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Brooklyn monsignor replaced after federal subpoena
News 4’s Melissa Russo with the latest.
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Monsignor at Brooklyn church in federal subpoena replaced over $1.9M transfers, card use: Diocese
A Brooklyn monsignor whose church had been subpoenaed amid the Eric Adams corruption investigation has been relieved of many of his duties after allegedly mishandling $2 million in church funds and using a church credit card for personal expenses, the Diocese said in a statement Monday. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, was stripped “of any pastoral…
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Uncovering conflicts of interest in NYC government under Mayor Eric Adams
NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Conflicted? Under Adams, city workers get record number of Conflict of Interest Waivers
Documents reviewed by the NBC New York I-Team suggest the city’s municipal workforce may be more distracted than ever – by side jobs with private sector companies that have business dealings with the city.
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NYC has a new citywide trash bin rule
New York City is throwing its old ways of handling garbage into the trash. There are new container rules about to go into effect citywide — here’s what will happen to those who choose to toss them aside. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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New garbage rules take effect Tuesday for many NYC homes, apartment buildings
New York City is taking another step in its war on rats and sidewalk trash, as residents can expect to see less bags and more bins on the streets starting Tuesday.
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Mayor Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can focus on his campaign for reelection this spring.
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Ex-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams in plea discussions with federal prosecutors
A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is discussing a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors following his arrest last month on charges of witness tampering and destroying evidence, court papers show. Mohamed Bahi, who served as City Hall’s chief liaison to the Muslim community, was arrested last month as part of a sweeping investigation into Adams and...
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Trial for Mayor Eric Adams on alleged corruption charges set for April 21
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to federal court Friday afternoon as his lawyers fought to get a key charge against him tossed. The judge in the case set a date for the trial to begin. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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Mayor Adams gets April 2025 trial date as his lawyers try to get bribery charge tossed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court Friday, sitting stoically as his lawyers fought to eliminate a key charge in the federal corruption indictment that threatens his political future. The Democrat’s lawyers are fighting to throw out a bribery charge, one of five counts in a case that U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho said will go...
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Mayor Adams peppered with questions about Trump
Melissa Russo reporting on Mayor Adams being peppered with questions about Trump.
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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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Adams' campaign received one donation after indictment, but he's not worried
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign says it is effectively done fundraising for now – but not because he has been indicted. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Adams reelection campaign reaches fundraising maximum to compete in Democratic primary: Sources
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign says it is effectively done fundraising for now – but not because he has been indicted. Campaign sources tell NBC New York they believe Adams’ 2025 campaign for mayor has maxed out – having reached the $8 million spending cap to compete in the Democratic primary in June. “Mayor Adams’s strong support from…
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Another Eric Adams controversy: His Mets-Yankees combo hat baffles baseball fans
Mayor Eric Adams has been doing damage control of late as multiple criminal investigations swirl around City Hall — and on Monday, he may have sparked a new firestorm. Fortunately for him, this one is in no way has any legal ties. But it has confused or upset some of his sports-loving constituents
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New York power struggle? Adams dismisses reports of friction with Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. Mayor Eric Adams arrived at City Hall on Friday afternoon hours after being questioned about whether shake-ups...
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Eric Adams doubles down that he is in charge of hiring decisions, not Gov. Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. It comes amid continuing speculation on who’s next to lead the NYPD. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff...
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Eric Adams set to name a new NYPD commissioner soon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he will be naming a new NYPD commissioner in the near future. Who are the possible leading candidates? Sources say one name is already part of the Adams administration. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.