#Mayor Eric Adams claims white journalists misrepresent him

#Mayor Eric Adams claims white journalists misrepresent him

“#Mayor Eric Adams claims white journalists misrepresent him” Mayor Eric Adams unloaded Tuesday in an epic rant in which he threatened to stop fielding “off-topic” questions at his press conferences — and blasted the Big Apple’s news organizations over what he said was their lack of racial diversity. The scolding, which came before an unrelated…

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#Staten Island politicians demand Albany fix NY bail-reform law

#Staten Island politicians demand Albany fix NY bail-reform law

“#Staten Island politicians demand Albany fix NY bail-reform law” Staten Island politicians demanded Tuesday that Albany lawmakers fix New York’s bail-reform laws and grant judges the power to keep pre-trial suspects they deem dangerous behind bars, joining a chorus of local officials who have backed Mayor Eric Adams’ call to action. “The main message here is…

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#Francisco Moya wined and dined lobbyists at private NYC clubs

#Francisco Moya wined and dined lobbyists at private NYC clubs

“#Francisco Moya wined and dined lobbyists at private NYC clubs” City Council speaker hopeful Francisco Moya spent thousands in political contributions wining and dining lobbyists for ambulance-chasing lawyers at steakhouses and a private cigar club, according to state campaign-finance disclosures. The Queens Democrat’s campaign committees spent more than $8,000 between 2013 and 2016 on at…

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#’Chinese Zodiac Killer’ sends letters to Albany TV stations

#’Chinese Zodiac Killer’ sends letters to Albany TV stations

“#’Chinese Zodiac Killer’ sends letters to Albany TV stations” A letter claiming to be from the “Chinese Zodiac Killer” has been sent to several television stations in Albany. The outlets in upstate New York notified authorities on Wednesday and were instructed by FBI investigators to leave any future letters unopened to preserve possible forensic evidence,…

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#NY lawmakers want to restrict rap lyrics as trial evidence

#NY lawmakers want to restrict rap lyrics as trial evidence

“#NY lawmakers want to restrict rap lyrics as trial evidence” A pair of state lawmakers are moving to restrict prosecutors from using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials, arguing using music in courtrooms infringes on New Yorkers’ First Amendment protections.   The “Rap Music on Trial” legislation, spearheaded by state Sens. Brad Hoylman and Jamaal…

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