Critics slam potential New York State housing deal
A range of critics have begun to pounce as Governor Kathy Hochul and New York state lawmakers draw closer to a housing deal that would revive a tax break for developers and provide new good cause eviction protections to tenants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Apr 20246min
Report on mayoral control of NYC public schools adds a new wrinkle to the debate
With Mayor Adams’ authority over the city’s public schools on the line, a new study of mayoral control that painted an unfavorable picture of how parents and teachers feel about the status quo has added a new wrinkle to the debate in Albany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Apr 20246min
Senator Schumer announces $15M to replace Brooklyn’s Grand St. bridge
The feds will be footing more of the bill for a new bridge over Newtown Creek, putting $15 million towards the replacement of the 119-year-old Grand St. Bridge on the Brooklyn-Queens border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Apr 20246min
Adams defends against report of Turkish Airlines upgrades...demures on specific details
Mayor Adams defended himself Tuesday when questioned about a report that the federal probe into ties between Turkey and his 2021 mayoral campaign has honed in on upgrades he allegedly received on Turkish Airlines flights, but declined to offer more specific details on issues raised by the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Apr 20246min
Key report on mayoral control of NYC public schools finds parents, teachers feel shut out
New York City parents and teachers feel shut out of key decisions about children’s education under the current system of mayoral control, according to a pivotal state Education Department report released Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Apr 20247min
NYC taps lawyer for Mayor Adams sex assault lawsuit
Celebrity attorney Alex Spiro, whose clients include Elon Musk and Jay-Z, has been retained to represent Mayor Adams against a lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a police colleague over three decades ago, according to court filings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Apr 20247min
Upstate NY braces for massive influx of eclipse tourists
Madonna files to dismiss fans’ lawsuit over late start of Barclays Center concert; Upstate NY braces for massive influx of eclipse tourists; Off-duty NYPD cop charged with assault in Brooklyn incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Apr 20245min
Mayor Adams welcomes Texas Governor to NYC
Mayor Adams offered a sarcastic helping hand to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during his New York City stay, saying Thursday that the Republican could sleep in a migrant shelter “so he can see what he has created." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Apr 20245min
