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Judge tosses a NY law that moved many local elections to even-numbered years
Republicans denounced the law as an effort to move local elections to higher-turnout presidential election years, which could favor Democrats.
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First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigns
Sheena Wright, Mayor Eric Adams’ top deputy mayor and one of several senior officials to have her home searched and phone seized as part of ongoing federal investigations, resigned on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.
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Eric Adams' top deputy mayor resigns amid flurry of City Hall exits
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, tipped to resign from City Hall late last week, resigned Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter said.
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The threat of election chaos looms as the Supreme Court returns to action
The new Supreme Court term starts Monday with new cases on the docket and the possibility that emergency election-related cases could arise in the coming weeks.
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NYC Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Phil Banks resigns
Philip Banks III was among the mayor’s top aides who had their homes searched. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Philip Banks III resigns, embattled Adams confirms
Another top member of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has said goodbye to City Hall. Philip Banks III, brother of recently ousted NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, resigned his position of deputy mayor of public safety Sunday night, the mayor told NY1 on Monday. Adams said he spoke with Philip Banks Sunday and again Monday, when he accepted his resignation....
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Mondaire Jones weighs in for first time on NY Rep. Mike Lawler's blackface controversy
For the first time since the blackface controversy for New York Congressman Mike Lawler surfaced, his Democratic opponent in the upcoming election offered his thoughts on the matter.
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Mondaire Jones weighs in for first time on Mike Lawler blackface controversy
New York Congressman Mike Lawler spoke to News 4 about an old photo of him from college that has sparked new controversy, as he donned blackface to dress up as Michael Jackson for a Halloween party in 2006. His opponent, Mondaire Jones, also weighed in for the first time on the controversy. NBC New York’s Sarah Wallace reports.
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More than two-thirds of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams should resign, poll shows
Despite pleading not guilty, a majority of New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams has likely broken the law, and the Marist poll shows an even greater number think he needs to step down. The poll results came as Adams again visited with clergy in an effort to stem the tide of bad news. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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NYC First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright to resign, sources say
Her phones were seized and her husband, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, was pushed out earlier in the week. Now, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright is set to become the latest high ranking official headed for the City Hall door. Her resignation is anticipated as early as Friday evening as Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes Mayor Eric Adams to clean house in...
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First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright expected to resign amid Adams investigations: Sources
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright is expected to resign as soon as Friday night, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. She would become the latest domino to fall as investigations swirl around the New York City mayor and members of his administration.
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Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calls Donald Trump ‘dangerous'
Bruce Springsteen is endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The music superstar revealed his 2024 election choice in a lengthy social media video on Oct. 3, sharing why he backs the democratic candidate and her running mate, Tim Walz.
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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson. The images emerged Thursday as Lawler, a first-term Republican, is locked in a competitive reelection bid for his congressional seat in New York’s Hudson Valley....
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How your state's minimum wage stacks up… with Oreos
Minimum wage laws vary across the U.S., but how far does one hour of work actually get you? We break it down by Oreos … how many Oreos you can buy with your state’s minimum wage.
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‘Kittens for Kamala' unite in support of Harris-Walz at Brooklyn Cat Cafe
Cat ladies and political devotees gathered at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe Thursday night for a private event led by the group Kittens for Kamala to support the Harris-Walz campaign. Some of the about a dozen donors at the cafe who spoke to NBC 4 said they are backing Harris because of their concerns with former President Donald Trump’s past positions…
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Sarah McBride's historic run for Congress was decades in the making
If she wins Delaware’s only House seat in November, the Democrat is poised to become the country’s first openly transgender member of Congress.
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November.
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United Nations: Meet the special agents securing the Sec. of State
United Nations General Assembly welcomes hundreds of dignitaries each year to NYC. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with Special Agent Chris Balsam on his work within the Moblie Security Deployment.
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NY governor Hochul ‘aware' of ‘concerning' Eric Adams reports, is monitoring situation
Live updates: Mayor Eric Adams indicted with federal charges Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office released a statement on behalf of the Democrat Thursday regarding the news surrounding Mayor Eric Adams’ anticipated federal charges, according to sources. She has the authority to remove him from office. But a spokesperson says she’s not getting into the fray at this point. “Governor Hochul...
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Mayor Eric Adams expected to face federal charges: Sources
After months of search warrants, phone seizures and subpoenas served at the highest levels of New York City government, sources tell NBC New York that Mayor Eric Adams will face federal charges. Adams said he will fight the federal criminal charges expected to be announced as soon as Thursday. For months, the mayor has denied wrongdoing amid numerous ongoing criminal...