News briefs With Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Newsom tells Americans: ‘Wake up’ Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022
Poll: NYC Mayor Adams’ approval rating sliding on nearly all issues, including crime NEW YORK — Is New York Mayor Eric Adams’ political honeymoon over? Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
6 political statements at the Met Gala A Statue of Liberty gown and an "End Gun Violence" tuxedo were a few outfits spotted on the red carpet Salon · May 3, 2022
Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved As mask mandates and vaccination rules kept falling across the U.S., infections from the latest COVID variants have been quietly taking hold in some places, sparking concern among public health officials but stirring a muted response from pretty much everyone else The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Inside the Met Gala: Glitter, Glamor and 275,000 Pink Roses Met Galas, he’s been to a few. But James Corden, schmoozing at this year’s reception, looked around and pronounced that this might be his favorite yet. "Classy," he explained. "It just feels really classy." The TV host waved his arm around the room, taking in the hundreds of guests who’d… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022
Inside the Met Gala: Glitter, glamour and 275,000 pink roses Looking at the schmoozing guests at the Met Gala cocktail reception, TV host James Corden summed up the scene in a word: “Classy.” The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
The Met Gala 2022: seven key moments from fashion’s big night From powerful political messaging to a case of mistaken identity, Amy Francombe on everything you missed from the first Monday in May Evening Standard · May 3, 2022
Stars stun on red carpet as Met Gala returns NEW YORK — The fashion world’s favorite spring sartorial soiree got underway Monday as the glitterati struck a pose on the grand staircase of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
NY Mayor Eric Adams makes bold fashion statement at 2022 Met Gala NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams didn’t miss out on making a bold fashion statement at the invitation-only Met Gala event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
Met Gala 2022: politics rises to the surface on fashion’s biggest night Celebration of American design themed ‘gilded glamour’ prompts slogans, homage and big dose of history The Guardian - US · May 3, 2022
NYC mayor's 'End Gun Violence' Met Gala jacket sparks criticism online The tuxedo jacket features iconic features of New York, including the Brooklyn Bridge. It also displays a large handgun with a red slash through it. WEKU · May 3, 2022
Eric Adams makes Met Gala statement with ‘End Gun Violence’ tuxedo Brooklyn-born politician also pays tribute to city’s MTA with outfit The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
NYC enters ‘medium risk alert level’ as COVID cases climb NEW YORK — New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan declared Monday morning that the city has elevated its COVID-19 threat level to a “medium risk alert” due to a recent increase in cases. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
‘We can’t even buy food’: New Yorkers protest proposed rent increases Recently proposed 9% hikes for rent stabilized apartments stoke panic as residents call on Eric Adams to roll it back The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2022
Reason · Apr 28, 2022 Florida, Tennessee Ban Ranked-Choice Voting Despite Citizen Support Politicians who benefit from divisive election politics resist reforms that threaten the status quo.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 2 dead including NYC firefighter in Brooklyn house fire Officials say a New York City firefighter and a civilian have died in a Brooklyn house fire where a ceiling partially collapsed
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022 Mayor Adams proposes $904 million investment for overhaul of NYC’s streets, hailing ‘historic’ makeover NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday said he aims to give New York City’s streets a $904 million makeover over the next five years — adding hundreds of miles of bike and bus lanes as well as revamped pedestrian spaces.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022 BLM activist hits back at New York mayor Eric Adams on Fox News calling him a ‘white man in blackface’ ‘This city is a war zone and he can’t stop it,’ Hawk Newsome says
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 NYC wants to help those hit by 'war on drugs' sell legal pot New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he wants to promote the city's impending legal cannabis industry
Reason · Apr 19, 2022 Eric Adams Says New York City's Density Justifies Subway Mask Mandate "We should still have masks on the subway system. New York is unique. We are densely populated," said the mayor at a press conference today.
The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2022 No, more police won’t make New Yorkers – or anyone else – safer. It never does After the subway shooting last week, New York City mayor Eric Adams declared he will deploy more police to the subway. But that’s the last thing that will help
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022 Five New Yorkers to split $50k reward for tips that led to Brooklyn subway shooting suspect’s arrest Members of the public reported sightings while Frank James also called Crime Stoppers himself prior to his capture
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022 NYC mayor Eric Adams says social media giants ‘must step up’ after subway shooter’s YouTube rants revealed ‘We can identify, using artificial intelligence and other methods, to identify those who are talking about violence,’ says Eric Adams
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022 In wake of subway shooting, NYC Mayor Adams calls for ‘national and local’ solutions to violence NEW YORK — Tying an ongoing spike in New York City crime to trends across the country, Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday called for “a national and local approach” to violence.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022 Gov. Hochul releases taxes, Mayor Adams does not — for now NEW YORK — It’s the tale of two tax returns.