Law Enforcement

Federal Prosecutor Charges Mayor Eric Adams With Bribery, Soliciting Contributions From Foreign Nationals and Wire Fraud

Sept. 26, 2024, 11:51 a.m.Sept. 26, 2024, 5:28 p.m.

The 57-page indictment reveals repeated attempts to solicit straw donors from foreign nationals and score travel perks in exchange for government favors.

FDNY

Ex-Fire Chiefs Charged in Bribery Scheme Tied to City Hall Fast-Track List

Sept. 16, 2024, 1:07 p.m.Sept. 16, 2024, 1:58 p.m.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams calls case of payments in exchange for speeded up inspections “classic pay to play corruption.”

NYPD

Adams Taps Former FBI Official to Lead NYPD

Sept. 12, 2024, 6:58 p.m.Sept. 12, 2024, 7:21 p.m.

Thomas Donlon was named interim police commissioner a week after the FBI confiscated phones from the department’s outgoing leader, Edward Caban.

Eric Adams

Adams Denies Police Commissioner Edward Caban Is Getting Pushed Out, as Probes Swirl

Sept. 10, 2024, 4:31 p.m.Sept. 10, 2024, 4:31 p.m.

‘I have the utmost confidence in the New York City Police Department,” mayor says. Meanwhile his lawyers move to dismiss a lawsuit alleging sexual assault.

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.

City Hall

Feds Raid Homes of Top Eric Adams Deputies, Seize Police Commissioner’s Phones

Sept. 5, 2024, 12:52 p.m.Sept. 9, 2024, 9:22 a.m.

Bureau agents showed up at the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Criminal Justice Philip Banks III and took devices from NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.

Law Enforcement

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.Sept. 3, 2024, 7:59 p.m.

Federal prosecution of Linda Sun and spouse Chris Hu is the latest case to emerge as the People’s Republic seeks political influence.

NYPD officers detain a smoke shop worker.

Law Enforcement

Police Review Board Investigating NYPD Raid of Staten Island Pot Shop

Aug. 2, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 2, 2024, 11:55 a.m.

Surveillance footage published by THE CITY showed a large group of officers cursing, jumping over a counter and charging at a shopkeeper who had asked to see a court order.

NYPD

Judge Nixes Disciplinary Case Against Jeffrey Maddrey, NYPD’s Top Uniformed Cop

July 23, 2024, 10:35 p.m.July 23, 2024, 10:35 p.m.

The chief of department had faced Civilian Complaint Review Board prosecution over a 2021 incident, first exposed by THE CITY, in which he voided the arrest of a retired colleague who had chased boys with a gun.

People cast their ballots in the Barclays Center on the first day of early voting, Oct. 24, 2020.

How to New York: Court

What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?

July 15, 2024, 5:00 a.m.July 17, 2024, 2:13 p.m.

Can you vote, get financial aid, or travel out of state? Some of that depends on your supervised release and evolving laws. Here’s our guide on the basics.

Law Enforcement

Federal Prosecutor Charges Mayor Eric Adams With Bribery, Soliciting Contributions From Foreign Nationals and Wire Fraud

Ex-Fire Chiefs Charged in Bribery Scheme Tied to City Hall Fast-Track List

Adams Taps Former FBI Official to Lead NYPD

Adams Denies Police Commissioner Edward Caban Is Getting Pushed Out, as Probes Swirl

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

Feds Raid Homes of Top Eric Adams Deputies, Seize Police Commissioner’s Phones

Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders

Police Review Board Investigating NYPD Raid of Staten Island Pot Shop

Judge Nixes Disciplinary Case Against Jeffrey Maddrey, NYPD’s Top Uniformed Cop

What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?

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