City Agencies

Mott Haven couple Ryan Addario and Nicholas Caycedo kiss after getting hitched at the city’s marriage bureau in Manhattan.

Trump Bump at NYC Marriage Bureau as Couples Rush to Tie the Knot

Dec. 9, 2024, 5:01 a.m.Dec. 10, 2024, 1:12 p.m.

Several newlyweds leaving the Marriage Bureau recently told THE CITY that Trump’s retaking of the White House hastened their plans to make their partnership legal.

Housing

Council Approves Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ Housing Agenda, With Many ‘No’ Votes

Dec. 5, 2024, 5:29 p.m.Dec. 6, 2024, 7:57 a.m.

Splitting 31 to 20, those voting in favor cited the high cost of housing, while opponents raised concerns about funding and who will ultimately benefit.

New York City Campaign Finance Board director Paul Ryan testifies about matching funds at City Hall during a Council hearing.

Elections

Campaign Board Head Hints Eric Adams Could Be Denied Reelection Matching Funds

Dec. 4, 2024, 4:15 p.m.Dec. 4, 2024, 10:22 p.m.

Executive director says Campaign Finance Board will make "judgment calls” that could take into a recent federal indictment for allegedly obtaining $10 million illegally in 2021.

A garage on West 61st Street just outside of the proposed congestion pricing zone, Sept. 7, 2022.

Housing

How Parking Will Drive the Coming Adams-Council Housing Development Deal

Nov. 19, 2024, 8:37 p.m.Dec. 3, 2024, 2:50 p.m.

Eliminating mandates to create spots for cars is key to creating more apartments in the mayor’s sweeping City of Yes proposal heading to a crucial vote Thursday — but a compromise that could halve new housing is in the works.

State Sen. Jesse Hamilton s a City Hall press conference about the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Adams World: Investigated

City Investigators Probe Eric Adams Protege Jesse Hamilton and His Real Estate Deals

Nov. 19, 2024, 3:38 p.m.Nov. 19, 2024, 4:04 p.m.

Department of Investigation is scrutinizing a pending lease in an office tower owned by a billionaire backer of the mayor, among other transactions.

FDNY responded to a brush fire in Inwood Hill Park.

Department of Environmental Protection

NYC Escalates to Drought Warning as Upstate Reservoirs Fall to 60% Capacity

Nov. 18, 2024, 6:05 p.m.Nov. 21, 2024, 4:18 p.m.

Mayor Adams ordered city agencies to conserve water and urged residents to take shorter showers, report leaky fire hydrants and take other water-saving steps.

Department of istrative Services Commissioner Louis Molina testifies during a City Council hearing.

Real Estate

Commissioner’s Testimony Muddies True Cost of Controversial City Lease Switch

Nov. 13, 2024, 8:39 p.m.Nov. 13, 2024, 10:10 p.m.

istrative Services chief Louis Molina claimed taxpayers will save millions by renting from a donor to Mayor Eric Adams — but misstated who would actually pay.