Eric Adams

Feds’ Files on Eric Adams Reveal Uzbek Influence Campaign That Yielded Election Cash

May 21, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 20, 2025, 6:29 p.m.

FBI agents probing the mayor surface text exchanges with a proxy of the central Asian government — with Adams demanding contributions while boosting a repressive regime’s image.

Campaign 2025

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Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams Search Warrant Records Show Scramble to Evade FBI Scrutiny

May 9, 2025, 11:24 p.m.May 12, 2025, 8:05 a.m.

Dozens of documents ordered released by judge in the mayor’s dismissed federal corruption case show evidence investigators chased involving allegedly fraudulent campaign fundraising.

Mayor Eric Adams leaves federal court after a hearing in his corruption case.

Adams World: Investigated

Campaign Board Chair Nixes Eric Adams’ Re-upped Request for $4 Million in Matching Funds

May 7, 2025, 7:34 p.m.May 12, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

The mayor asked the Campaign Finance Board to reconsider its denial of matching funds for his reelection, but the CFB chair shot him down, citing his campaign's failure to answer inquiries on questionable campaign contributions and expenses.

Tenant advocates protest during a Rent Guidelines Board meeting at Hunter College.

Housing

Will the Next Mayor Freeze Rent? That Could Be Up to Eric Adams

May 1, 2025, 5:45 p.m.May 2, 2025, 5:58 a.m.

The Rent Guidelines Board is readying a hike as high as 4.75% — and could favor landlords well into the next mayor’s term despite many candidates’ call for no increase.

Budget

Touting $115B ‘Best Budget Ever,’ Mayor Adams Braves Looming Trump and Economy Risks

May 1, 2025, 3:46 p.m.May 2, 2025, 12:29 p.m.

While the mayor touts spending on child care and other services in an election year, fiscal watchdogs urge bigger reserves amid economic and political turmoil.

Eric Adams

City Hall to Float Nonprofits More Money Upfront to Address Payment Delays

April 29, 2025, 6:25 p.m.April 29, 2025, 6:25 p.m.

The change authorizing initial payments of 50% of a contract, up from 25%, could be worth $5 billion over the next year.

Trump istration

Mayor Should Recuse Himself from Defending Sanctuary City Policies Against President, Says Comptroller

April 29, 2025, 6:22 p.m.April 29, 2025, 6:22 p.m.

With the Trump istration seeking local compliance with its mass deportation agenda, Brad Lander wants Eric Adams to appoint an independent party to handle the matter.

Retired city workers rally outside City Hall against a plan to change their healthcare plans.

Labor

Public Sector Unions Sue City Hall Over Health Savings Ime

April 29, 2025, 6:05 p.m.April 30, 2025, 5:50 a.m.

Facing Adams istration demands to pay back up to $4 billion after a failed Medicare Advantage switch for retirees, the Municipal Labor Committee is seeking to fend off arbitration.

Trump istration

ICE Blocked from Rikers as Judge Extends Order Halting Cooperation With Feds

April 25, 2025, 4:19 p.m.April 25, 2025, 4:46 p.m.

The lawyer representing the City Council, which sued to block Mayor Adams from allowing ICE an office on Rikers, blasted the arrangement as a “corrupt deal.”

Eric Adams

Feds’ Files on Eric Adams Reveal Uzbek Influence Campaign That Yielded Election Cash

Meet Your Mayor 2025

Eric Adams Search Warrant Records Show Scramble to Evade FBI Scrutiny

Campaign Board Chair Nixes Eric Adams’ Re-upped Request for $4 Million in Matching Funds

Will the Next Mayor Freeze Rent? That Could Be Up to Eric Adams

Touting $115B ‘Best Budget Ever,’ Mayor Adams Braves Looming Trump and Economy Risks

City Hall to Float Nonprofits More Money Upfront to Address Payment Delays

Mayor Should Recuse Himself from Defending Sanctuary City Policies Against President, Says Comptroller

Public Sector Unions Sue City Hall Over Health Savings Ime

ICE Blocked from Rikers as Judge Extends Order Halting Cooperation With Feds

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