Politics Archives – Metro US

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AMNY

Mayor Adams’ 2025 challengers continue to show fundraising mettle, latest filings show

By Ethan Stark-Miller

City Council Member Adrienne Adams

AMNY

NYC officials not moving to form committee to remove Mayor Adams at this time: Speaker Adams

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Pennsylvania

Metro Philadelphia

The vote in Pennsylvania could decide the election — it’s a battle for the suburbs

By Thomas Gift, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Lines of cots at the migrant tent city set up on Randall's Island

AMNY

NYC to close mega Randall’s Island migrant shelter as new arrivals decline

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference in Bedminster

AMNY

Donald Trump planning Madison Square Garden rally in October

By Robert Pozarycki

City Council blasts Charter Revision Commission ballot proposals

AMNY

Just say no? Cadre of pols urge New Yorkers to vote against Mayor Adams’ November ballot questions

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Adams speaks about resignations amid indictment

AMNY

Mayor Adams claims slew of high-level resignations unconnected to his indictment, other federal probes

By Ethan Stark-Miller

76ers arena

Metro Philadelphia

Faith leaders tell City Council not to rush 76ers arena process

By Jack Tomczuk

Mayor Adams addresses reporters at City Hall

AMNY

Mayor Adams lauds Mohamed Bahi, ex-staffer federally charged for witness tampering

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Metro Philadelphia

Free block parties aim to boost voter registration in Philadelphia

By Molly Given

NYPD officers make an arrest

AMNY

NYPD ‘chronically’ underreported encounters with civilians, civil rights groups say

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Ex-Adams aide Mohamed Bahi leaves courthouse after witness tampering charge

AMNY

Ex-Adams admin official charged by feds for telling witnesses to lie, destroying evidence in mayor investigation

By Robert Pozarycki

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AMNY

Sheena Wright exits first deputy mayor post; Adams taps Torres-Springer as successor

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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AMNY

More City Hall changes: Adams staffers Rana Abbasova and Winnie Greco out, Mayor’s office confirms

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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AMNY

New Yorkers push for a mask ban in NYC on anniversary of Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Travor Nurse (top left) and Diamond Minter (bottom left) were arrested on Oct. 7, 2024 in connection with the Upper East Side assault of former Gov. David Paterson (right) and his stepson.

AMNY

David Paterson assault: Two more suspects cuffed for beating former governor and his stepson on Upper East Side

By Robert Pozarycki and Dean Moses

Block parties

Metro Philadelphia

Philly block parties can lead to small boosts in voter turnout, new research suggests

By Tanika Raychaudhuri, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Phil Banks speaking at city Hall

AMNY

Public Safety Deputy Mayor Phil Banks is latest Adams admin member to resign, Mayor confirms

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Adams leaving courthouse after indictment hearing

AMNY

Mayor Adams should resign say nearly 70% of NYC residents in new Marist College poll

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Manhattan Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

AMNY

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested in East Harlem over role in traffic stop: sources

By Dean Moses

Woman holding container of cannabis

AMNY

Shopping local and legal: Most NY marijuana users buying their buds from licensed operators, state report finds

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks

AMNY

Schools Chancellor David Banks leaving City Hall two months earlier than expected amid ongoing investigations

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor Adams arrives at Federal Court for hearing on indictment

AMNY

The Adams indictment: More charges could come against mayor and aides, feds say

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Adams in prayer with religious leaders before federal court hearing

AMNY

Divine intervention: Mayor Adams embraced by NYC religious leaders who stay by his side amid indictment

By Dean Moses

Tim Pearson

AMNY

Tim Pearson, Mayor Adams’ scandal-ridden adviser, chose to resign and wasn’t forced out: Hizzoner

By Ethan Stark-Miller

viral car meet

Metro Philadelphia

After viral ‘takeover,’ City Council hears from police, public on car meets

By Jack Tomczuk

City Council rally for housing voucher expansion case

AMNY

City Council, Legal Aid Society appeal court ruling on lawsuit expanding housing voucher eligibility

By Max Parrott

Brooklyn bar owner accuses NYPD of shakedown

AMNY

Brooklyn bar owner says he is cooperating with feds, suing NYPD over alleged shakedown involving ex-top cop’s brother

By Dean Moses

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at podium

AMNY

‘I can do this job,’ Mayor Adams insists, amid concerns that federal corruption charges will distract him

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Satellite Election Office

Metro Philadelphia

Additional Satellite Election Offices open across Philadelphia

By Metro Philadelphia

Mayor Eric Adams arrives at the Greater AME Catherdal.

AMNY

Mayor Adams’ lawyers ask judge to sanction prosecutors, toss indictment over alleged press leaks

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking about MTA

AMNY

Hochul suggests MTA’s approved $68B capital plan may be shrunk before getting state approval

By Ben Brachfeld

Mayor Adams lawyer Alex Spiro

AMNY

‘There’s lots of lies’: Mayor Adams’ celebrity lawyer says feds have no case, accuses them of illegal press leaks

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Adams with attorney after indictment arraignment hearing

AMNY

Mayor Adams indictment: Defense lawyers ask federal judge to toss bribery charges

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Krasner impeachment trial

Metro Philadelphia

PA Supreme Court sides with Krasner, kills impeachment trial

By Jack Tomczuk

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