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Posted inBrooklyn

The Secret Lobbying Behind Why NYC Schools Paid $25 Million for a Former Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Location

May 23, 2022, 8:21 p.m.May 23, 2024, 9:44 a.m.
Emails obtained by THE CITY show that Carlo Scissura, who was once Adams’ pick for economic development czar, lobbied a city official on the deal — without telling even his own organization.
Posted inImmigrants

Nobody Knows When or How Ukrainian Refugees Could Resettle in NYC

April 6, 2022, 7:38 p.m.April 7, 2022, 9:18 a.m.
The Biden istration has yet to release any plans, leaving the city’s agencies and nonprofits in the dark.
Posted inCriminal Justice

New Exodus Post-Jail Contract Denied by Comptroller After Security Scrutiny

March 30, 2022, 10:13 p.m.March 30, 2022, 10:13 p.m.
An investigation by THE CITY revealed that an unlicensed security firm was working at hotels housing inmates released from Rikers. City Hall still hasn’t gotten it right.
Posted inFood

Bronx Fire Survivors Say City Hall’s New Meal Provider Adds Insult to Injury

March 10, 2022, 9:17 p.m.March 11, 2022, 6:45 p.m.
Twin Parks tenants now living in hotels had been getting hot meals delivered by the distinguished World Central Kitchen. But when that organization pivoted to Ukraine, a group run by a mayoral pal stepped in.
Posted inMayor's Office

At City Hall, LGBTQ New Yorkers Demand Adams Drop Hires With Anti-Gay Records

Feb. 24, 2022, 3:58 p.m.Feb. 24, 2022, 4:17 p.m.
A slate of Mayor Eric Adams recent staff choices, two for faith-based jobs and one for the office of immigrant affairs, have problematic histories for the LGBTQ community.
Posted inConflicts of Interest

Dante de Blasio and Yale Friend Make City Hall Videos Touting Mayor’s Accomplishments

Nov. 1, 2021, 7:42 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.
The mayor’s son has gone from starring in campaign ads to working on glowing taxpayer-funded videos boosting the de Blasio legacy. The younger de Blasio isn’t getting paid — but his former Yale classmate is.
Posted inClimate Change

Governors Island Climate Research Hub Hopefuls Include Ex-Bloomberg Deputy Mayor

Oct. 27, 2021, 7:42 p.m.Oct. 27, 2021, 9:43 p.m.
Dan Doctoroff, the former development czar responsible for Hudson Yards and other megaprojects, is among 37 individuals and groups who delivered 12 different proposals for ideas to anchor a New York Harbor climate center.
Posted inCivic Newsroom

Who’s on the Ballot for NYC Mayor in November? It’s More Than Adams and Sliwa.

Oct. 12, 2021, 9:30 a.m.Oct. 15, 2021, 10:39 a.m.
Seven other candidates will appear on the ballot with the Democrat and Republican, while the influential Working Families Party declined to use its line or endorse anyone. Here’s your guide to the race.
Posted inCampaign 2021

Who Is Curtis Sliwa? A Look at the GOP Mayoral Candidate’s Wild Ride in New York

Oct. 10, 2021, 8:05 p.m.Feb. 7, 2024, 6:34 p.m.
The Guardian Angels leader’s history is marked by both fabricated tales and true events that sound like fiction. Here’s what to know about the beret-wearing, cat-rescuing, vigilante radio host trying to make it to City Hall.
Posted inCity Council

Landmark NYC Climate Change Hazard Plan Bill Set for Approval After Ida ‘Wake-up Call’

Oct. 6, 2021, 7:16 p.m.Oct. 28, 2022, 3:47 p.m.
City Hall would be required to create a citywide climate adaptation plan to evaluate threats that include sea-level rise and possible wildfire — as well as extreme heat, wind and rain. The measure would go beyond the post-Sandy focus on storm surge.

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