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New York City mayor Eric Adams motions as he departs Manhattan federal court, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions

September 27 | Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Adams' lawyer told a judge that they would move next week to...

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A vehicle drives out of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024, in New York. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

The Latest: NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources

September 26 | Associated Press

Mayor Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging that he took...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference outside Gracie Mansion, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in New York. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn’t plan to resign despite federal corruption case against him

September 26 | Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

NYC Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he's “not surprised” by...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

September 26 | Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister and Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on...

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Gov. Hochul advised to maintain distance from embattled NYC Mayor

September 25 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s close aides have been advising her to keep...

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What we know about the investigations surrounding New York City’s mayor

September 24 | Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Nearly a year after FBI agents seized his phones, Adams faces an...

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Jean Joseph (Treasurer), Joane Pillard (Creative Director), Sabrina Gates (Deputy Administrator), Party Chair and Newly Elected District Leader Joyce Xie. Photo by Shamar Simms for Brooklyn Democratic Party

Brooklyn Dems breakfast fundraiser goes big: boosting support and unity for Harris-Walz win

September 18 | Special from the Kings County Democrats

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Councilmember Justin Brannan addressed the crowd from the podium. Seated, from left: Captain Kristen Schafer, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and State Sen. Iwen Chu. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says

September 16 | Wayne Parry, Associated Press

The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission is trying to prevent New York...

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    The holiday season really kicks off when the massi The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table. Click the link in the bio for key things to know about the parade and how to watch it. AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File
    Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzan Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, which had a huge impact on the Bay Ridge community. At the time it opened, it was the world’s largest suspension bridge, and remains the longest suspension bridge in North America. Read more at the link in bio. 1. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle 2. MTA file photo by Marc Hermann 3. MTA file photo by Marc Hermann 4. Photo courtesy of MTA Bridges and Tunnels 5. Photo by Robert Cranston Jr.
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