The city had initially declined to reveal the salary of Timothy Pearson, who left a second job at a casino over the summer. Source: New York Times
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Queens Man Charged With Murder After Paramedic’s Stabbing
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2022
The 34-year-old suspect fled into his apartment and barricaded himself after killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
In a Reversal, NYC Tightens Admissions to Some Top Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2022
The city loosened selection criteria during the pandemic, policies some parents protested as unfair and others hoped would reduce racial disparities. Source: New York Times
NYC Tests Show Children Gained in Reading, but Lost Ground in Math
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
The first standardized test results that capture how most city schoolchildren did during the pandemic offered a mixed picture. Source: New York Times
Why the Shelter System Is Struggling to Cope
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2022
The flood of migrants is putting strain on the system, but so is the increasing difficulty of finding housing for shelter residents. Source: New York Times
What to Expect as New York Faces a Potential Fiscal Crisis
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2022
The pandemic-driven downturn may mean service cuts and tough decisions for City Hall. Source: New York Times
Why New York Is Resorting to Tents to House Surge of Migrants
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2022
With over 10,000 asylum seekers crowding homeless shelters, the city will erect temporary structures to hold new arrivals for their first few days. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Subway System to Install Security Cameras in Train Cars
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the installations, which grew from a pilot project after a mass shooting in Brooklyn, would allay riders’ anxieties. Source: New York Times
Frank Carone, Mayor Eric Adams’s Chief of Staff, to Resign
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
Frank Carone, a Brooklyn power broker who has drawn scrutiny for his past business dealings, says he will lead the mayor’s re-election campaign. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Faces Potential Fiscal Crisis as $10 Billion Budget Deficit Looms
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
A persistent pandemic-driven downturn has caused revenue from business and personal-income taxes to fall in New York City, while tourism and job losses have yet to recover. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams Considers Cruise Ships to House Migrants
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
New York City’s shelter system has been overwhelmed with new arrivals, but advocates for the homeless say the idea is insulting. Source: New York Times
Is New York City Finally Returning to the Office?
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2022
With rising subway ridership and office occupancy, the city’s post-Labor Day return has offered early signs that New York may finally be turning over a new chapter in its recovery. Source: New York Times
Migrant Crisis Puts N.Y. ‘Right to Shelter’ Law to the Test
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2022
The city’s obligation to provide a bed to anyone who asks is unique and has added urgency to its efforts to welcome more than 11,000 migrants. Source: New York Times
Adams Wants to Reassess a Shelter System ‘Nearing Its Breaking Point’
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2022
New York City’s homeless system is built around the city’s unique right to shelter. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams said the system should be reconsidered. Source: New York Times
New York City Denied Dozens of Men Shelter Beds, Legal Aid Says
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
The arrival of thousands of migrants this summer has stretched the shelter system to the breaking point. Source: New York Times