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Another Adams administration official resigns, third senior-level departure in a week
The Eric Adams administration is losing another senior official, the third departure in just one week amid a whirlwind of federal investigations surrounding City Hall.
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As investigations swirl at City Hall, Mayor Eric Adams defends his administration
Amid swirling allegations, federal investigations and resignations, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said his team has remained focused and has not allowed the growing ethical storm to be a distraction. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Disgruntled customer allegedly attacks Brooklyn laundromat worker
Police said the suspect had dropped his laundry off at the laundromat in the morning, then came back at the end of the day to see if it was ready. When he was told it was not, he became irate and lunged at a 50-year-old woman working in the laundromat, stabbing her in the neck. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield...
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Laundromat worker stabbed by disgruntled customer over unfinished laundry: NYPD
A woman working at a Brooklyn laundromat is in serious condition after being stabbed by a customer who apparently was furious his laundry was not finished, according to the owner of the laundromat and NYPD. The shocking incident took place Monday shortly before 2 p.m. a t a Bath 21 Laundromat and Cleaner, police said. According to the owner of…
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Former FDNY chiefs charged in federal corruption case
Anthony Saccavino, 59, and Brian Cordasco, 49, are charged with conspiracy to solicit and receive a bribe, solicitation and receipt of a bribe, honest services wire fraud, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and making false statements in the scheme. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Laundromat worker stabbed in neck in Brooklyn: police
A 50-year-old woman working at the laundromat was allegedly stabbed after a customer was irate over his clothes not being ready.
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Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees' kids: report
Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students.
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Former FDNY chiefs arrested in federal bribery case
The chiefs are accused of taking tens of thousands in bribes to help fast-track safety inspections and reviews.
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City Hall chief counsel resigns amid federal investigations
The latest staffing shake-up within the Adams administration comes amid ongoing federal investigations into many of his top officials. News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.
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FDNY chiefs indicted in federal bribery probe over safety inspection kickbacks
Two former FDNY chiefs were indicted on bribery, corruption and false statement offenses for allegedly conspiring to solicit and accept tens of thousands of dollars in bribe payments for giving preferential treatment to certain people and companies with safety inspection matters pending, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Anthony Saccavino, 59, and Brian Cordasco, 49, were charged with conspiracy to solicit and…
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Teen driver arrested weeks after NYC crash that killed groom, cousin on eve of wedding
A 17-year-old accused of driving the wrong-way down the Henry Hudson Parkway and causing a crash that killed a man and his cousin the day before he was set to marry his fiance has finally been arrested, police announced Friday. The teen driver was nabbed three weeks after the fiery crash that killed Kirk Walker, 38, and his cousin Robert…
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NYC Schools chancellor comments on federal investigation
The federal investigation into key members of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has already cost the NYPD commissioner his job, and on Friday, the city’s schools chancellor responded to questions about the FBI agents who entered his home and seized his phones.
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Company hired NYC schools chancellor's brother, then earned $1.4M in contracts
Ahead of the 2022 school year, the education technology company 21stCentEd was seeking to expand its presence in New York City’s public schools. So they turned to a man, Terence Banks, whose new consulting firm promised to connect clients with top government stakeholders. Banks wasn’t a registered lobbyist. His day job, at the time, was as a supervisor in...
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List of Adams challengers grows as NY Sen. Jessica Ramos jumps into mayoral race
Jessica Ramos announced her bid to become New York City mayor.
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New Yorkers mark 23 years since terror attacks
Ida Siegal reporting on New Yorkers marking 23 years since the terror attacks.
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NYC Ferry price increases and schedule changes kick off today
If you’re heading out on the NYC Ferry this Monday, be prepared — schedules are changing and ticket prices are increasing. The work week kicks off with regular ticket prices going up from $4 dollars to $4.50 — with a bundle of 10 tickets now going for $29. When it comes to the fall schedule, take note: the South Brooklyn…
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‘Cat Ladies Unite': NYC Halloween parade introduces a new theme with political undertones
New York City’s Village Halloween Parade is back for the 51st year with a new spin inspired by cultural politics and the movement behind the “childless cat ladies.” The annual spectacle garners over 100,000 costumed participants and an estimated two million observers, according to the official parade website. Jeanne Fleming, a director of the parade for 44 years, explained in…
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More raids hit Adams' circle. Here's everything we know about the federal probes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration. Federal agents on Wednesday took devices from Adams’ police commissioner, his schools chancellor, two deputy mayors and several other advisers. None of the officials involved have been charged with a crime, but the wave...
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Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know
As part of New York City’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of West Nile virus, more neighborhoods in the five boroughs will getting sprayed with treatments to cut down on the number of mosquitoes.
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A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs
A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can’t find a new home for it in the next few weeks. “Medical Research Through the Ages,” a massive metal and tile mosaic depicting...