George Santos pleads guilty to charges of money laundering, identity theft and fraud
Former Republican Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to 23 counts of a superseding federal indictment on Monday, putting an end to the notorious fabulist’s legal battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Aug 20246min
NYC Council approves $500M East Bronx rezoning plan
A $500 million plan to drastically rezone a swath of the East Bronx secured final approval from the City Council this week, paving the way for significant infrastructure upgrades in the area as well as the construction of some 7,000 new apartments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Aug 20245min
NYC Mayor Adams believes he ‘did nothing wrong’ after being subpoenaed in FBI probe
In the wake of revelations that he was personally subpoenaed by federal prosecutors investigating him and his campaign, Mayor Adams said Friday he believes evidence collected as part of the probe will show he “did nothing wrong.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Aug 20247min
NYC Council Speaker still unsure about the mayor's top lawyer nomination
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said Thursday she still hasn’t made up her mind whether to support or oppose Mayor Adams’ nomination of controversial litigator Randy Mastro to become his administration’s next top attorney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Aug 20246min
Mayor Adams heading to DNC to talk immigration
Mayor Adams is heading to Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention — and hopes the party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, will take time at the event to talk about the country’s migrant crisis despite ongoing sensitivity in the party around the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Aug 20247min
Court ruling kicks RFK Jr. off New York State ballot
Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday lost his bid to appear as an independent presidential candidate on the New York State ballot after a judge’s ruling found the residency claims “preposterous.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Aug 20246min
Robert Tucker appointed new FDNY commissioner
Robert Tucker, a committed philanthropist with deep roots in civic service and strong ties to public safety, was appointed as New York City’s 35th FDNY commissioner on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Aug 20245min
NYC Mayor Adams gets latest rat infestation ticket tossed
Mayor Adams, who has focused heavily on rodent extermination efforts across the city, got a $300 ticket thrown out this week that alleged a rat infestation is persisting at his Brooklyn property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Aug 20246min
