#Mayor Eric Adams calls on New Yorkers to fight crime

#Mayor Eric Adams calls on New Yorkers to fight crime

“Mayor Eric Adams calls on New Yorkers to fight crime” These are lightly edited remarks Mayor Eric Adams made Monday night at the Association for a Better New York’s 17th Annual Spirit of ABNY Celebration. I’m just so concerned about America. It’s not only New York. I don’t know what has happened to us as…

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#NYers desperately seek infant formula amid crippling shortage

#NYers desperately seek infant formula amid crippling shortage

“NYers desperately seek infant formula amid crippling shortage” The situation is only getting more dire for new parents — nearly three months after a major baby-formula recall began causing a crippling shortage. Forty percent of all baby-formula products nationwide are currently out of stock, according to data reported this week by CNN. “As you see,…

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#Letitia James’ worker safety lawsuit vs. Amazon dismissed

#Letitia James’ worker safety lawsuit vs. Amazon dismissed

“Letitia James’ worker safety lawsuit vs. Amazon dismissed” A New York state appeals court on Tuesday dismissed state Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit accusing Amazon of failing to adequately protect thousands of workers at two New York City facilities against COVID-19. The Appellate Division in Manhattan said federal law preempted James’ claims that Amazon violated state labor…

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#Letters to the Editor — May 9, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — May 9, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — May 9, 2022” The Issue: Dropping approval for Mayor Adams in the midst of ongoing criticism over his handling of crime. Mayor Adams is clearly failing in his first months in office (“Apple is souring on Adams,” May 6). Yes, he’s trying, but he’s fighting a blue-state political system totally…

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#Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2022” Premature primaryAfter a federal judge tossed out the redistricting maps for congressional and state Senate seats, the new date of the primary has been scheduled for Aug. 23 (“Nix on ’mander map plea,” May 5). I think this is a form of voter suppression. The date of…

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