The Latest Breaking News from Eric Adams

NYC won’t make deadline to close Rikers, public contract notice indicates

NEW YORK — New York City might blow the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island by two years, according to a public notice on a city contract posted Monday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

Asylum dreams remain elusive for tens of thousands of migrants bused to New York

With limited work opportunities, they can't leave shelter programs or pay for immigration attorneys. The mayor and other officials says the cost has put a strain on the city budget.

WEKU · Mar 12, 2023

Why Biden is making moves to the middle, especially on crime

The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from former President Trump and Republicans.

WEKU · Mar 11, 2023

Feds say NYC has been able to apply for FEMA migrant crisis aid since last week despite Adams official’s claim

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has since last week been able to apply for more migrant crisis funding from the federal government — despite claims to the contrary from the mayor's budget chief.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

New York mayor’s message to bodegas: ban shoppers who won’t remove masks

Spokesman for city’s corner stores defends plan as disability advocates say it breaks federal law

The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is telling stores to have customers remove their face masks

"We are putting out a clear call to all of our shops: Do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face mask," the mayor said. A flurry of questions ensued.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2023

NYC launches 24/7 migrant arrival center, but some volunteers critical of Mayor Adams say they’re not welcome

NEW YORK — Some volunteers on the front lines of New York City’s migrant crisis will not be welcome at a 24/7 arrival center for asylum seekers that Mayor Eric Adams’ administration plans to open, the Daily News has learned.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

NYC mayor tapped for team of Biden reelection surrogates

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams has joined a team of surrogates set to support President Joe Biden’s expected reelection campaign, a signal that the White House sees the mayor as an able national messenger despite a dip in his popularity in the city.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

NYC minority- and women-owned businesses losing out on city contracts

Rev. Reginald Bachus knows how hard it is to land a contract with the city as a Black business owner.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

NYC mayor wants people to remove masks when entering businesses in push to reduce thefts

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams called on shoppers Monday to enter New York City businesses maskless from now on — a message aimed at reducing shoplifting, but one that runs counter to COVID-era recommendations to mask up when in enclosed public spaces.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023