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AG Garland says he's spoke to Mayor Adams about shootings 'many times,' stops short of calling crime a crisis
"I've spoken to the mayor many times," the nation's top prosecutor told NBC's Lester Holt in an interview that aired Tuesday.
Adams touts NYC businesses donating $8M for homeless services
The majority of the funding will be delivered via a "Homeless Assistance Fund."
Friendly Fire: Lefty NY lawmaker slams Ocasio-Cortez for being absent, out of touch
A progressive state lawmaker from Queens took a shot at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for being "absent" and out of touch.
Cooled off: NY home energy program has stopped taking new applications despite heatwave
A federally funded program that helps New Yorkers cool their homes has stopped taking new applications, Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
De Blasio says dropping out of congressional race was 'humbling' -- may work for non-profit
Bill de Blasio admits it was a “humbling” experience for him to drop out of his congressional race when he realized voters wanted to pick someone else.
Athletes brave extreme temperatures as heatwave shortens NYC Triathlon
New York City triathletes braved scorching temperatures Sunday as a heatwave continued to bake the Big Apple -- but some participants brushed aside the extreme weather.
'Cycle of violence': Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank in shoot out
Israeli forces exchanged fire with Palestinians barricaded in a house in the West Bank on Sunday, killing two, according to Israeli police and the local rescue service.
Dem lawmaker warns Americans enemies could use DNA tests to kill them
US lawmakers and military experts are cautioning Americans about the risks posed by DNA testing services, claiming sophisticated weapons could use that information to “target” individuals.
'Touched my heart': Crypto bro gives server $3K tip on $13 restaurant bill
A diner who had invested in cryptocurrency gave a server at a Pennsylvania restaurant a whopping $3,000 tip on a $13 bill, according to a new report.
Lee Zeldin suspected attacker arrested on federal assault charge
Though the four-term House member representing parts of Long Island was not injured Thursday, Jakubonis allegedly violated federal laws.
Hochul, Adams push NYC bid to DNC for 2024 convention
New York City is rolling out the welcome mat to Democratic officials to boost the case for the party’s 2024 convention bid, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Bronx residents who got Legionnaires' in deadly outbreak file suit
Two Bronx residents claim they contracted Legionnaires' disease in May from a tainted cooling tower at the Jerome Avenue Residences, according to a lawsuit.
Adams, NYC Council 'very close' on deal to relieve school budget cuts
One source familiar with the negotiations said it "possible" the lawmakers will reach an agreement later Wednesday.
Adams vows to 'think outside the toolbox' to reduce ongoing bloodshed
The mayor's remarks came ahead of a meeting with Mayors Against Illegal Guns and a day after a targeted broad-daylight shooting of two teenagers in East Harlem.
Pols want Adams officials to answer for 'inadequate' monkeypox response
Two New York City lawmakers are demanding that Mayor Eric Adams and administration officials answer for what they are calling an “inadequate” response to monkeypox cases.
Mayor Eric Adams has secret office outside City Hall: report
Mayor Eric Adams set up a covert office in a building near City Hall where he spends time with a top administration official, according to a new report.
Alleged serial stabber busted after being spotted by ex-Rikers guard
The suspect, Trevon Murphy, was taken into custody just before 7 a.m. in Harlem after a retired Rikers Island guard spotted him at an Upper Manhattan bus stop.
Mayor Adams suing operators of 'illegal' hotel that posed as Airbnb in Midtown
Mayor Eric Adams’ admin claims Arron Latimer and Apex Management’s team hired several LLCs and sites like Airbnb to create a rental apartment scheme.
City haul: Ex-mayor Bill de Blasio rakes in $500K for quarter in Congress bid
Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio raised about the same amount as rival candidate Rep. Mondaire Jones, but significantly less than former Trump impeachment lawyer Dan Goldman.
'Better safe than sorry': Adams defends PSA telling New Yorkers how to survive nukes
"There are no imminent threats to the city that we know about, but we always have to be prepared as New Yorkers, and I think OEM did the right thing....