Boroughs in Brief: Monday, November 17th

Mayor Adams used executive authority Thursday to enact his controversial Medicare Advantage Plan for the city’s retired municipal workforce — overruling Comptroller Brad Lander, who has refused to sign off on the private health insurance switchover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Jun 20235min

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Daniel Penny for the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely aboard an F train Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jun 20234min

The city has reached a tentative contract agreement with the teachers union that provides annual raises, retention perks and a ratification bonus, Mayor Adams announced Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Jun 20235min

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell resigned Monday after 1 1/2 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jun 20233min

Mayor Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on Sunday announced a new minimum pay rate structure for app-based restaurant delivery workers — a first for any city in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jun 20233min

Hazardous air quality puts NYC packed weekend, with Governor’s Ball, Belmont Stakes and Puerto Rican Day Parade, at risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jun 20234min

Mayor Adams faced heat Wednesday from public school parents and political critics who accused him of dragging his feet on mobilizing a government response to the hazardous plumes of smoke that have enveloped the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jun 20234min

Mayor Adams rejects calls for disbanding NYPD’s new anti-crime units   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jun 20236min