Prosecutors did not accuse Mayor Eric Adams of any misconduct or having knowledge of what they said was a scheme to acquire thousands of dollars in extra public matching funds.
Tag: Elections, Mayors
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Meet the New Mayor: How a Refugee Won Over a Conservative German Town
The election of Ryyan Alshebl, a young man who fled Syria, offers surprising lessons for a Germany wrestling with its multicultural identity after an influx of refugees in 2015.
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After Historic Primary in Philadelphia, a New Mayor Will Face Old Problems
Cherelle Parker’s win in the Democratic primary is a sign of how the city has changed. But Philadelphia’s challenges remain deep and daunting.
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Democrat Donna Deegan Wins Jacksonville’s Mayor Race in Florida Upset
Donna Deegan is only the second Democrat to be elected mayor of Florida’s biggest city in the past three decades.
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Johannesburg, Where Mayors Last Just Months, or Even Only Weeks
South Africa’s largest city is now on its sixth different mayor in 22 months. While politicians argue over power, residents struggle with dry taps, heaps of garbage and dilapidated buildings.