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The New York Police Department has sworn in a Latino commissioner for the first time

Edward Caban has 32 years of experience in the NYPD and was picked as the department's first deputy commissioner in 2022. He follows in the footsteps of his father, who was a transit detective.

WEKU

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returns to NYC as air quality index deteriorates across the city

NEW YORK — The downpour and heavy humidity may be gone, but smoke from Canadian wildfires is again on the way to NYC and is pushing the air quality index into unhealthy territory.

Tribune News Service

Mayor Adams’ reelection campaign reports raising $2.6M so far

Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign announced Monday morning it has raised more than $2.6 million for his reelection bid so far, giving him a significant financial edge against any potential challenger he may face in the 2025 election.

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New York City names its first Latino police commissioner

NYC mayor names 55-year-old Edward Caban as leader of the largest US police department, the first Latino in the role.

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Veteran police official Edward Caban becomes first Latino to head the NYPD

Longtime police official Edward Caban has been sworn is as commissioner of the New York Police Department, becoming the first Latino to lead the 178-year-old department

The Independent UK

NYC Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto On Work Requirements For Public Housing Vouchers

Legislation removing work requirements for housing vouchers approved despite Mayor's concerns

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New York City Council removes public housing work requirements

The New York City Council on July 13, 2023, voted to override New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) veto of council legislation that removes all work requirements for public housing vouchers.

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New York needs workers. They’re waiting on the sidelines

On a recent morning on a sleepy street in Jackson Heights, Queens, more than 20 men and women swarmed a dark blue van in hopes of getting some work for the day. Four managed to get in.

Tribune News Service

New York set up a hotline for police handling mental health cases. Not one officer has called

The line was supposed to offer expert guidance after Mayor Eric Adams expanded police powers to forcibly hospitalize people

The Guardian - US

Six people charged in straw donor scheme to elect Eric Adams as New York City mayor

Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to Adams’ campaign months before his election

The Independent UK

NYC contractors charged with funneling straw donations to Mayor Adams’ 2021 campaign

Six New York City contractors were charged in Manhattan Friday with funneling straw donations to Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign for mayor, prosecutors said.

Tribune News Service

6 charged in alleged straw donor scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor

Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election

The Independent UK

New York City's Rikers Island, facing possible federal takeover, found violating safety standards

New York City’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex is failing to meet a court-ordered requirement to properly clean and maintain its facilities

The Independent UK

NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of doctoring photo of police officer friend killed in the line of duty

War of words erupts between Eric Adams and New York Times over photocopied image that aides reportedly ‘spilled coffee on’ to make it appear old

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Street homelessness in NYC jumps 17% despite Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to get people off the streets

NEW YORK — Despite Mayor Eric Adams’ high-profile efforts to reduce the number of New Yorkers living on the streets, the city is seeing a rise in street homelessness.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 14, killed after falling from New York City train in 'subway surfing stunt'

A teenage boy died while 'subway surfing' in Queens, marking the seventh death related to this trend in New York City this year as TikTok videos showing the activity have gained popularity

The Independent UK

NYC Mayor Eric Adams confronts woman at town hall with racially-charged remark

The mayor was appearing at an event in Washington Heights

Daily Mirror

New York City mayor throws tantrum at housing activist accusing her of owning plantation

During a town hall in Washington Heights on Wednesday, New Yory City Mayor Eric Adams verbally accosted housing activist Jeanie Dubnau and accused her of being a plantation owner, as seen in a dramatic video

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New York City Gets $25 Million For E-Bike Charging Stations

The New York City government has announced that $25 million in funding is going into the installation of e-bike charging stations.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The Adams/Banks report card: The year in review as school breaks for the summer

The NYC school year ending today is the first in which Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks were in charge from start to finish. It was also the first since the 2018-2019 year that wasn’t significantly shaped by COVID.

The Guardian - US

Rightwingers say ‘pink-haired liberals’ are killing New York pizza. Here’s what’s really happening

An air quality rule passed seven years ago requires some shops to install air filters like those used in Italy

Tribune News Service

NEW YORK — New Yorkers have soured slightly on Mayor Eric Adams’ job performance over the past month amid continuing migrant and housing crises in the city, according to a new poll.

Daily Mirror

Man falsely accused by Donald Trump in Central Park Five case runs for local government

Yusef Salaam was one of five defendants found guilty in the 1989 Central Park rape case that had the likes of Donald Trump calling for the death penalty. Years after being exonerated for the heinous crime, Salaam will likely become the next councilman for a New York City neighborhood

Daily Mirror

Canadian wildfires: When will toxic wildfire smoke lower air quality in New York City

New York Major Eric Adams has issued a warning Canadian wildfire smoke that covered the city this month is to return and will lead to "very unhealthy air" on Wednesday and Thursday

Tribune News Service

Mayor Adams requires all NYC public schools to offer mindful breathing exercises

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams, who has been outspoken about the power of mindfulness, announced Tuesday he will roll out mandatory “mindful breathing” be offered to all students at NYC public schools.

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