Day: September 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources. The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan alleges in the indicment that Adams “compounded his gains” from the illegal contributions by gaming the city’s matching funds program, which provides a generous match […]

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he’s “not surprised” by the federal corruption charges he faces and that he doesn’t plan to resign. “I ask New Yorkers to wait to hear our defense before making any judgments,” Adams told reporters after the indicment against him was made public. “From here, my attorneys […]

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Mayor Eric Adams was criminally charged on multiple counts of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations and wire fraud in a historic Thursday indictment, making him the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted and throwing his political future into serious question.

The indictment, brought by Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams’ office, alleges a scheme dating back nearly a decade, in which Adams solicited and accepted illegal foreign campaign donations from Turkey and gifts in exchange for helping speed up approvals for a Midtown Manhattan Turkish consulate building.

Additionally, Adams is accused of hiding the illegal foreign contributions via straw donations and using those donations to attain $10,000,000 in public matching funds for his 2021 mayoral campaign.

Williams is expected to fully outline the charges at an 11:30 a.m. press conference in Lower Manhattan. Ahead of that, at Gracie Mansion, Mayor Adams held a press conference with supporters standing with him — again blasting the charges as false and urging New Yorkers “to wait and hear our side of the narrative.”

“It’s an unfortunate day and it’s a painful day,” the mayor said. “But aside from that, it’s a day when we finally reveal why, for 10 months, I have gone through this. And I look forward to defending myself and defending the people of this city as I have done for my entire professional career.”

News of the unsealed indictment Wednesday night immediately sparked a wave of new calls for Adams to resign, but he remained defiant in a pre-recorded video released Wednesday night. Yet the political pressure on him to step down will likely continue to mount over the next couple of days.

In his video disseminated by his white shoe attorney Alex Spiro, the mayor insisted that any charges against him are “lies” and implied they are retribution from President Biden’s administration for his frequent criticsm that it has not done enough to help with a huge influx of migrants in recent years.

If Adams does resign, it would trigger a 60-day special election and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would step up as mayor in the interim. If he does not, either Gov. Kathy Hochul or what is known as an “inability committee” made up of — the city Comptroller, a deputy mayor, the City Council Speaker and the most senior borough president — can force him out.

The charges, outlined in massive a 57-page indictment, came after nearly a year of speculation following a federal raid on Adams’ top 2021 campaign fundraiser Brianna Suggs last November. 

Adams — the city’s second Black mayor — took office in 2022, after narrowly winning a ranked-choice primary the year prior. A former police captain, Adams is a centrist Democrat’s who won the mayor’s race on the promise of reigning in crime and has continued to make that the centerpiece of his mayoralty over his nearly three years in office.

Although the four separate federal investigations surrounding the administration have been Adams’ biggest Achilles Heel, his time in office has also been marred by a contentious relationship with the City Council and the influx of over 200,000 migrants to the city.

This is a developing story; check with amNY.com for further updates. This story will be updated with additional details on the indictment as they are revealed.

The announcement follows Wednesday night’s indictment and the encampment of federal authorities at Gracie Mansion.

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Flatbush has been named the coolest neighborhood to visit in New York City, according to Time Out’s 2024 global ranking. The Brooklyn neighborhood placed 17th overall in the publication’s annual list, now in its seventh year.

The travel and lifestyle magazine consulted writers and editors across major cities to compile the list. Flatbush is the only New York City neighborhood featured, recognized for its proximity to Prospect Park and its thriving scene of bars and restaurants.

“You see this community thriving in spots like Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, Lips Café, and Bodega Lounge, and, of course, at the annual West Indian Day Parade that dances up Eastern Parkway every Labor Day weekend,” Time Out wrote. “Flatbush’s tree-lined streets have been home to icons like Joey Bada$$, Busta Rhymes, and Barbra Streisand, and still pull big names, especially to the historic Kings Theatre.”

Topping the 2024 list was Notre Dame du Mont in Marseille, France, selected for its vibrant art scene, lively restaurants and eclectic mix of residents. The area, known for its graffiti-covered alleyways and twisting staircases, retains its rebellious spirit while attracting newcomers from Paris.

Kerns in Portland, Oregon, was the only North American neighborhood to break into the top 10, praised for its small-town feel within a major city. “Surrounded by charming residential streets, craftsman homes, and lush gardens, its core is northeast 28th Avenue, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops,” the publication noted.

Several other U.S. neighborhoods made the list, including Little River in Miami (ranked 12th), East Hollywood in Los Angeles (26th), Mount Pleasant in Washington, D.C. (29th), Brewerytown in Philadelphia (32nd), and Union Square in Boston (38th).

The list highlights neighborhoods around the world known for their culture, community and creativity. Last year, Fort Greene was the highest-ranking New York neighborhood to make Time Out’s list.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s close aides have been advising her to keep her distance from the embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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