Laura Kavanagh, currently the acting commissioner, is expected to be appointed to the post on Thursday by Mayor Eric Adams. Source: New York Times
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The Migrant Crisis, Eric Adams and Politics 101
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2022
The mayor, criticized by the City Council and advocates, says he is “in the arena” every day trying to address the influx of migrants. Source: New York Times
For Eric Adams, an Unexpected Influx of Migrants Poses a Major Test
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2022
The mayor has struggled to respond to thousands of migrants arriving on buses, and he has received criticism from every corner. Source: New York Times
NYC Increases Police in Subways to Combat Crime
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2022
With less than three weeks until Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to address a troubling series of violent incidents on the subway. Source: New York Times
Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2022
Three gambling licenses for downstate New York are up for grabs. Here’s what has been proposed so far, where the casinos might be located and who gets to decide. Source: New York Times
New York to Open Tent Camp for Migrants on Randalls Island
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
The facility, with about 500 beds for single men as well as a recreation center and cafeteria, is set to open Wednesday after buses arrive at Port Authority. Source: New York Times
In Battle Against Trash and Rats, N.Y.C. Officials Try a Schedule Shift
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
New Yorkers will be asked to place trash on the curb later to reduce the amount of time that mountains of trash fester on the streets. Source: New York Times
NYC Politicians Say Yes to Big Real Estate Amid Housing Crisis
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2022
Lawmakers on the left are fierce critics of the real estate industry. But some are embracing new housing development, even if it’s not fully affordable. Source: New York Times
What to Know About Migrants Coming to NYC From the Border
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2022
Thousands of asylum seekers from Latin America have arrived in the city. Why are migrants coming to New York? And what will happen to them next? Source: New York Times
Why New York’s Day Care Centers Are Going Broke
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2022
One Montessori school leader has spent $200,000 of her own money to keep underserved children enrolled in her program. Source: New York Times
New NYC Congestion Pricing Tolls May Lower Demand For Yellow Cabs
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
The tolling program could push up fares and shrink taxi demand, the M.T.A. says. Cabdrivers are also seeking their own fare hike of up to 23 percent. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Declares State of Emergency in New York City to Respond to Migrant Crisis
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2022
The number of people in the New York City main shelter system has exceeded 61,000, nearing a record for the city. Source: New York Times
Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations Dropped by 98% in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
The dramatic decline has prompted concerns about safety just months after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades. Source: New York Times
How to Honor a New Yorker? Name a Street After Them.
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
Jim Houghton Way, near the Signature Theater on West 42nd Street, is the latest in roughly 2,000 “co-namings” of city streets. Source: New York Times
The Influential Group Helping Eric Adams Identify a Vision for New York
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2022
Created by the mayor’s allies, the 5Boro Institute seeks to counter concerns that the administration lacks a robust agenda to address the city’s problems. Source: New York Times