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How the Hasidic Jewish Community Became a Political Force in New York

Elected officials rarely embrace positions that could antagonize Hasidic leaders, who typically encourage their community to vote as a unified bloc.

NYC Increases Police in Subways to Combat Crime

With less than three weeks until Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to address a troubling series of violent incidents on the subway.

Eric Adams Declares State of Emergency in New York City to Respond to Migrant Crisis

The number of people in the New York City main shelter system has exceeded 61,000, nearing a record for the city.

3-K for All? Adams Retreats From Expanding N.Y.C. Preschool Program.

Mayor Eric Adams is reassessing how New York City’s so-called 3-K for All program, a top priority of his predecessor, fits into his administration’s strategy.

Frank Carone, Mayor Eric Adams’s Chief of Staff, to Resign

Frank Carone, a Brooklyn power broker who has drawn scrutiny for his past business dealings, says he will lead the mayor’s re-election campaign.

Mayor Adams Considers Cruise Ships to House Migrants

New York City’s shelter system has been overwhelmed with new arrivals, but advocates for the homeless say the idea is insulting.

Anxious New Yorkers Worry Whether Eric Adams Is the Man for the Moment

City residents are concerned about violent crime, housing costs, school budget cuts and homelessness. Some believe that the mayor has not met the challenge.

N.Y.C. to Offer Paxlovid at Mobile Virus Test Sites, First in U.S.

Mayor Eric Adams says that offering immediate prescriptions to people who test positive at the mobile sites will help address concerns over inequities in distributing...

N.Y.C.’s vaccine plan for children younger than 5 relies on pediatricians and vaccine hubs.

The city hopes to start vaccinating children under 5 on June 22 at many kinds of locations.

Adams, Hailed on the National Stage, Finds Frustration Closer to Home

Mayor Eric Adams faced a bumpy first round in pushing his agenda in Albany, particularly when it came to his education goals.
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