New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expressing frustration with reporters’ persistent questions about former President Donald Trump, as he faces pressure to address Trump’s political rhetoric and its impact on the city. At a press conference today, Adams responded sharply to inquiries regarding his stance on Trump, including whether he agrees with Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent statement labeling Trump a “fascist.” Adams refrained from endorsing Harris’s view, instead calling the repeated questions “insulting” and urging reporters to focus on the issues directly affecting New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams may soon be facing additional federal charges, along with potential indictments for members of his inner circle, as a wide-ranging corruption investigation unfolds. Adams appeared in Manhattan federal court today for a hearing related to allegations that he accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions during his run for mayor. Prosecutors informed the judge that they are likely to file an expanded version of the indictment, which could implicate Adams further and bring new charges against other individuals within his administration.
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering a political comeback with a potential run for mayor of New York City. The speculation comes as current Mayor Eric Adams faces mounting legal battles, including federal corruption charges, which could significantly impact his ability to continue leading the city.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo could be making a run for mayor as Mayor Adams deals with legal battles. Natalie Migliore has more.
Cuomo, who resigned from the governorship in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations, has largely stayed out of the political spotlight since his departure. However, sources. . .
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking the dismissal of one of the bribery charges in the federal indictment against him, as he continues to face mounting legal and political pressure. Adams’ legal team filed a motion Monday asking a federal judge to throw out the bribery charge, calling it "extraordinarily vague." The motion is part of Adams’ defense against a five-count indictment accusing him of accepting luxury travel and illegal campaign donations from Turkish officials in exchange for political favors.
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Several Long Island school districts are taking legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, along with other social media giants, claiming that their platforms are responsible for an alarming rise in mental health issues among adolescents. The districts argue that the addictive algorithms used by these companies are causing significant harm to students' mental well-being.
Several Long Island school districts are suing Facebook and other social media companies for allegedly "harming" kids. Sara Lee Kessler reports.
The lawsuit, filed by nearly a dozen school districts, targets Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, alleging that these platforms are. . .