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NYC Mayor Adams endorses Gov. Hochul in New York’s Democratic primary

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection at a Manhattan union hall on Wednesday, describing her as an “amazing governor” and painting their partnership as an “unprecedented” departure from historic discord between their two posts.

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Gun violence and the (rap) blame game

Pro-gun Republicans wasted no time blaming gun violence on rap, a tactic with a long and sordid history

Salon

When all else fails to explain American violence, blame a rapper and hip-hop music

The day after the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson promptly blamed the violence on rap music and video games.

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New York City Toddlers Can Finally Take Off Their Masks

Plus: trans teens, trouble at the FTC, and more...

Reason

NYC moves forward with $215M in school cuts despite last-minute pushback

NEW YORK — The New York City budget deal between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council unveiled Friday includes $215 million in cuts to school budgets, despite a flurry of last-minute concern about the slashes from Council members, educators and union officials.

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Mayor Eric Adams says gun violence is everyone's problem. Here's how NYC tackles it

New York's mayor testified at a House committee hearing on gun control this week, urging federal lawmakers to act. He spoke to Morning Edition about the steps his city is taking.

WEKU

Gov. Hochul forges ahead with NYC’s Penn Station redesign plan that stands to benefit major campaign donor

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pressed full steam ahead Thursday on a plan to redesign Manhattan’s Penn Station that has drawn pushback from government watchdog groups as it stands to benefit one of her biggest campaign donors.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls on Democratic alliance with police, says far left and far right muddying gun debate

NEW YORK — Democrats and police departments need to do better at forging alliances when it comes to gun violence, New York Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday morning, a day after testifying before Congress about the impact of guns on the city.

Tribune News Service

The mayor thinks New York gets ‘special energy’ from crystals. Is he right?

Eric Adams, who also wears energy stone bracelets, believes the city’s unique vibe comes from quartz and labradorite under Manhattan

The Guardian - US

Eric Adams spars with Georgia Republican over New York being flooded by 3,000 illegal guns: ‘Many come from Georgia’

New York state has some of the toughest gun restrictions in the US but has not been immune to the spike in gun violence seen across the country in recent months as thousands of firearms illegally enter from states with more relaxed gun laws

The Independent UK

Poll: More than 75% of New Yorkers worry they will be victims of violent crime

NEW YORK — More than 3 in 4 New Yorkers said they were concerned about becoming a victim of violent crime in a citywide survey released Tuesday, a sky-high figure showing the five boroughs on edge five months into Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.

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Kyrie Irving Expected to Re-Sign With Nets, per Report

The point guard has until June 29 to decide if he wants to opt out of the last year of his contract.

Sports Illustrated

New York mayor calls 911 after relative overhears men talk about shooting

Mayor prevented boat leaving Manhattan until police canvassased area

The Independent UK

NYC mayor calls 911 after sister arrives in Manhattan, overhears strangers talking about gun

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams’ sister heard something about a shooting, so she said something — to her brother the mayor, who told her to call 911.

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Benzinga

NYC Mayor Adams Says He Won't Crack Down On Illicit Weed Sales, Tells Big Apple To Light Up & Enjoy

New York, New York, so nice they named it twice, got a message from its mayor who told Big Apple residents they should feel free to buy, sell and consume weed where ever they wish.

Tribune News Service

Rise in NYPD street stops worries advocates — but more seem to be legal; impact on NYC crime rates isn’t clear

NEW YORK — More stop, question and frisk encounters were recorded in the first three months of 2022 than in nearly three years, new NYPD data shows.

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NYC drill rapper busted for shooting over Bronx fender-bender

NEW YORK — A New York drill rapper with ties to musician Fivio Foreign has been busted for attempted murder, accused of shooting a man in the leg following an April fender-bender in the Bronx, The New York Daily News has learned.

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NYC Mayor Adams vows to not be ‘heavy-handed’ on illicit weed sales: ‘Enjoy yourself, light up’

NEW YORK — It’s a green new day for weed dealers in the Big Apple.

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Reason

Eric Adams Wants to Cut a Rug, Zoning Regulations

The mayor's 'City of Yes' initiative would peel back regulations on everything from dancing in bars to all-studio apartment buildings.

The Independent UK

New York City mulls ‘logistical nightmare’ gun detectors in subway stations in wake of mass shooting

‘Logistically, it would be a nightmare. You’re going to have to tie up a lot of officers doing this,’ former police captain says

The Independent UK

After mass shooting, NYC explores gun detectors in subways

Technology to scan large numbers of people quickly for weapons does exist, but experts say installing such a system in the New York City subway would be challenging

Chicago Sun-Times

New York jumps in race to host 2024 Democratic National Convention: Big competition for Chicago

Four cities bid for the 2024 Democratic convention by the Friday deadline: Chicago, New York, Houston and Atlanta.

The Independent UK

NYC subway riders fail to intervene as woman pleads for help in attack

Police have not located the man who attacked the woman on the train

Reason

Is It Too Much To Ask That Politicians Know What They're Talking About?

The answer to “Why should these people go to prison?” should not be ill-informed gibberish.

The Independent UK

Suspect surrenders in fatal New York City subway shooting

A man wanted in an apparently unprovoked fatal shooting aboard a New York City subway train surrendered to police on Tuesday, hours after authorities posted his name and photo on social media and implored the public to help find him

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