Politics

Albany

Senate Leadership Doubles Down on Secret Committee Exposed by New York Focus

June 6, 2024, 10:29 a.m.June 6, 2024, 10:48 a.m.

An inner circle of Albany lawmakers helped decide the fate of nearly 650 bills over the last month. Just don’t ask any questions.

Eric Adams and Weihong Hu at a June 2021 fundraiser for Adams' mayoral campaign at her hotel in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which was housing men discharged from city jails at the time.

City Hall

How a Hotel Developer Bought Her Way Into Eric Adams’ World — Then Won Favors From City Hall

May 23, 2024, 5:05 a.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:21 a.m.

Weihong Hu poured money into Adams’ campaigns and enlisted two of the mayor’s close associates to work with her companies. She then landed business deals and favorable decisions from the Adams istration, an investigation by THE CITY, The Guardian US, and Documented reveals.

How to New York

How to a Community Board, and What to Know Before You Apply

Jan. 24, 2024, 12:52 p.m.Jan. 23, 2025, 6:59 p.m.

They’re the entry level of local government, but what do community boards really do? And how are chosen? It’s application season, so here’s a guide for anyone who wants to get involved.

KSK Construction had their headquarters in Williamsburg.

Politics

Eric Adams Donor Claims Boss Reimbursed Campaign Contribution Tied to Event Now Under FBI Investigation

Dec. 7, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 7, 2023, 5:17 p.m.

The Adams campaign listed the donation as from a May 2021 fundraiser organized by a co-owner of a Turkish-American company under probe for possible illegal foreign funds routed through employees. “He gave me the money in cash,” said the donor.

Congressman George Santos attends a pro-Donald Trump rally outside New York criminal court during the former president's arraignment, April 4, 2023.

Queens

Who Wants Rep. George Santos’ Seat? A Candidate Guide

Nov. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 12, 2023, 9:57 p.m.

At least 16 people have plans in 2024 to replace the embattled Queens Republican, who has announced he will not be seeking reelection. If Santos is expelled from Congress, a special election could determine his successor even sooner.

Bradley Tusk with a copy of his book Obvious in Hindsight in front of him.

FAQ NYC

LISTEN: A Novel About Flying Cars Lands Right on Time

Nov. 20, 2023, 10:26 a.m.Nov. 20, 2023, 10:27 a.m.

Bradley Tusk s host Harry Siegel to discuss his new novel, Obvious in Hindsight, about a company working to legalize flying cards and — sound familiar? — a mayor of New York City in the crosshairs of the FBI. If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever podcasts are […]

Eric Adams

Mayor’s Asian Affairs Liaison Raised Big Money — and Big Questions About Her Conduct

Nov. 15, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 8, 2024, 10:24 a.m.

Winnie Greco, Eric Adams’ longtime link to growing Asian communities, demanded donations for Gracie Mansion access and pressured a city employee to work in her own home, campaign ers tell THE CITY.

Eric Adams

Who’s Investigating the Eric Adams Campaign and Why: A Frequently Updated Guide

Nov. 10, 2023, 4:41 p.m.Sept. 9, 2024, 10:45 a.m.

The FBI has raided multiple aides to the mayor so far. Here’s how that connects with THE CITY’s reporting on apparent straw donations, and an inquiry on alleged political donations made from Turkey.

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at City Hall during his weekly in-person media availability.

Politics

Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide

Nov. 10, 2023, 12:02 p.m.Sept. 22, 2024, 9:44 p.m.

While the general election is almost exactly two years away, the political oddsmakers are already sizing up competition for the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary as federal investigators eye Adams' associates

Politics

Rezoning Vote Shattered Voters’ Trust in Defeated Bronx Councilmember

Nov. 9, 2023, 4:55 a.m.Nov. 8, 2023, 9:29 p.m.

Political observers and locals say Marjorie Velázquez’s reversal to back Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” housing campaign is why she lost to Kristy Marmorato — who will be the first Republican Bronx Council member in four decades.

Politics

Senate Leadership Doubles Down on Secret Committee Exposed by New York Focus

How a Hotel Developer Bought Her Way Into Eric Adams’ World — Then Won Favors From City Hall

How to a Community Board, and What to Know Before You Apply

Eric Adams Donor Claims Boss Reimbursed Campaign Contribution Tied to Event Now Under FBI Investigation

Who Wants Rep. George Santos’ Seat? A Candidate Guide

LISTEN: A Novel About Flying Cars Lands Right on Time

Mayor’s Asian Affairs Liaison Raised Big Money — and Big Questions About Her Conduct

Who’s Investigating the Eric Adams Campaign and Why: A Frequently Updated Guide

Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide

Rezoning Vote Shattered Voters’ Trust in Defeated Bronx Councilmember

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