To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job

The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.

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For Gatehouses at Central Park Reservoir, a Second Act?

The two imposing buildings no longer serve their original purpose. The city is seeking to adapt them.

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Money Pours In for Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign

Mr. Mamdani, a relatively unknown state lawmaker from Queens, has proved to be a strong fund-raiser, with 16,000 individual donors.

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For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman of color to lead City Hall.

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Adrienne Adams Enters Mayor’s Race to Defeat Eric Adams (No Relation)

Ms. Adams, the New York City Council speaker, is trying to position herself as a principled alternative to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.

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Do You Need Another Measles Shot?

New York officials have released a health advisory about the disease as cases surge in Texas. They advise checking your vaccination record.

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A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City

Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.

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A Push to Help Street Vendors ‘Leave the Shadows’

Legislation before the City Council would change regulations to make it easier for vendors to operate legally.

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Adrienne Adams Moves Closer to Running Against Mayor Adams

Allies, including Letitia James, the state attorney general, are talking to her about a run against Eric Adams and Andrew M. Cuomo.

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N.Y.C. Council Speaker Calls on Mayor Eric Adams to Resign

The push by the speaker, Adrienne Adams, a Democrat, signals the mayor’s loss of his principal partner in government.

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