Eric Adams spoke at a national gathering of mayors and focused on the importance of cities demonstrating that government can work. Source: New York Times
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Eric Adams Is Taking His First Paycheck in Crypto
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2022
Mr. Adams, who wants New York City to become the global capital for cryptocurrency, will have his paycheck converted into Bitcoin and Ethereum. Source: New York Times
What Eric Adams’s Hires Say About Him: Loyalty Comes First
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
Mr. Adams, who has brought a number of close allies into City Hall, says he is subject to greater scrutiny over hiring than his predecessors faced. Source: New York Times
Mayor Says N.Y.C. is Winning Omicron Fight, but Experts Urge Caution
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
The number of known cases is still much higher than last winter, and during the devastating first wave in the spring of 2020, testing was scarce, leaving many cases unreported. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Ran on Making New York Safer. A Subway Killing Poses a Test.
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2022
The mayor, who made improving public safety a theme of his campaign, is dealing with the fallout from a high-profile death in Times Square. Source: New York Times
Scenes From a Weekend of Mourning in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on January 16, 2022
Prayer services were held for 15 of the 17 victims of the fire that broke out last week at the Twin Parks North West building. Source: New York Times
‘Devastated’: 15 Fire Victims Are Mourned at Bronx Service
By Gotham Rex on January 16, 2022
The leader of the Islamic Cultural Center upbraided elected officials, saying of the victims, “The conditions in which they lived in the Bronx caused their death.” Source: New York Times
‘Attempted Security Threat’ Disables Software at Some New York Schools
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
The outage in a platform used by teachers and students has caused another disruption for a system that has had its share amid the pandemic. Source: New York Times
After Pleas for Help, Tenants of Bronx Fire Building to Get Cash Aid
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
Each household in the high-rise where 17 people died will get financial relief in the form of $2,250 in prepaid debit cards, Mayor Eric Adams said. Source: New York Times
Man Arrested in Shooting of 19-Year-Old Worker at East Harlem Burger King
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
The employee, Kristal Bayron-Nieves, was killed on Sunday when the store was robbed. The police said on Friday that a 30-year-old man was charged with the murder. Source: New York Times
Jail Unions Gain a Powerful Supporter: Mayor Eric Adams
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
Eric Adams has reversed some measures enacted to regain control over the crisis at Rikers Island, in an early victory for the correction officers’ unions. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams says he is weighing a ‘temporary’ remote learning option.
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2022
The city and the teachers union have been unable to agree on whether teachers should be allowed to livestream their lessons to students at home. Without an agreement, a remote option is unlikely. Source: New York Times
Some Tenants Wary of Returning to Bronx Building After Deadly Fire
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2022
Residents of the Bronx high-rise where 17 people died in a smoky blaze gathered to express frustration over their current circumstances. Source: New York Times
What We Know About the Building in the Bronx Apartment Fire
By Gotham Rex on January 12, 2022
The companies purchased Twin Parks North West, the Bronx building where there was a deadly fire, along with seven other buildings in the borough for $166 million. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Cuts His Brother’s Duties After Giving Him Top Police Job
By Gotham Rex on January 12, 2022
Amid concerns of nepotism, Bernard Adams will be executive director of mayoral security, not deputy police commissioner. He will earn $210,000. Source: New York Times