The Latest Breaking News from Eric Adams

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 · Jul 6, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

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

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2023

Mayor Adams’ popularity in NYC dips amid migrant crisis, especially among Black residents, poll finds

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Diwali becomes NYC public school holiday

NEW YORK — Diwali is the newest day off from the NYC public schools, but education officials will have to make adjustments to accommodate another holiday in an already packed school calendar.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023