NY appeals court reinstates bribery charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday revived bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin that were dismissed after a lower court found the feds failed to establish sufficient evidence of a quid pro quo between him and a campaign donor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Maalis 20246min
Governor Hochul once again grasps for command of crime debate ahead of November elections
Governor Hochul, who was weighed down by voter fears about crime in her closer-than-expected reelection victory in 2022, often says that public safety is her single most pressing priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Maalis 20246min
Hochul sends 750 National Guard troops to NYC subways
Governor Hochul is deploying 750 members of the Guard and 250 state and MTA police officers to subway stations to inspect passengers’ bags following a spate of violent incidents across the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Maalis 20245min
‘No indication’ Mayor Adams is target of criminal probe after latest FBI raids: lawyer
An attorney for Mayor Adams said Tuesday there’s nothing to suggest he’s the “target” of any criminal probe in the wake of FBI raids at the homes of Winnie Greco, a top City Hall adviser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Maalis 20246min
Mayor Adams unveils $50M fund to help minority-owned real estate developers
The city is creating a $50 million fund that will serve as collateral for minority-owned businesses attempting to secure loans for work on affordable housing projects, Mayor Adams announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Maalis 20246min
The City Council projects $3.3B more in tax revenue than Adams’ team, paving way for brutal budget debate
The City Council’s latest tax revenue projection far exceeds the most recent forecast put out by Mayor Adams’ team — giving the chamber’s Democrats a new leg to stand on as they brace for a contentious budget battle that’s expected to center on whether to reverse the mayor’s cuts to public services and agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Maalis 20248min
FBI raids Bronx homes of Mayor Adams aide
FBI agents on Thursday raided two Bronx homes owned by Winnie Greco, a top aide to Mayor Adams, multiple sources confirmed to the Daily News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Maalis 20248min
Mayor Adams rolls out new plan to create jobs, address climate change
Mayor Adams unveiled a new economic plan Wednesday geared toward addressing climate change and creating 5,000 new jobs — and which his administration predicted will generate $55 billion of “economic impact” for the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Helmi 20248min
