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Migrants arriving at Port Authority were placed on buses to city shelters.

What Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC Under Trump?

Nov. 15, 2024, 4:42 p.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:15 p.m.

Here’s a guide to the policies that together define a “sanctuary city” — and what that could mean during a potential mass deportation effort.

Chelsea residents take advantage of early voting at a polling site on West 27th Street.

Elections

More Than 1 Million New Yorkers Cast Early Ballots, Just Shy of 2020 Record

Nov. 4, 2024, 12:33 p.m.Nov. 5, 2024, 12:18 p.m.

This year, the city opened 155 early voting sites, where New Yorkers encountered smooth sailing and short lines.

Elections

Races to Watch in New York City This November

Oct. 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

Close contests are happening for state-level seats. Here’s what to know about them.

Elections

New York Has Only Four Competitive Judicial Races on the Ballot — And That’s More Than Usual

Oct. 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

Judicial nominees are hand-picked by party insiders and often spend years currying favor and donating to the party before they’re nominated to the bench.

City Hall

Inside the Newsroom: Our Experts Share How THE CITY Investigates Eric Adams

Oct. 17, 2024, 5:39 p.m.Oct. 17, 2024, 5:39 p.m.

Veteran journalists opened their notebooks to analyze the crisis in City Hall and answer reader questions in a virtual .

Mayor Eric Adams walks out of 500 Pearl street with a furrowed brow in a blue suit and red tie.

Adams World: Investigated

Who Will Pay Mayor Eric Adams’ Legal Bills?

Sept. 30, 2024, 3:14 p.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:09 p.m.

The mayor has raised $1.7 million through a legal defense fund that, in theory, should cover the costs of his federal corruption defense. But questions remain.

Newly-appointed NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban speaks during his swearing-in ceremony outside the 40th Precinct in the South Bronx.

Adams World: Investigated

Adams Family Values: A Guide to the Kin and Friends New York City’s Mayor Relies On

Sept. 12, 2024, 7:12 p.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:07 p.m.

The two sets of brothers under federal law enforcement scrutiny are part of a network with roots in NYPD fraternal organizations and Eric Adams’ own relatives.

City Hall

Who’s Investigating Mayor Eric Adams’ Inner Circle and Why

Sept. 9, 2024, 4:59 a.m.Jan. 10, 2025, 2:49 p.m.

There are at least five federal investigations surrounding the mayor and his istration, with other trials, probes and allegations. Here’s your guide on all of it.