Day: May 27, 2025

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NEW YORK CITY’S Rent Guidelines Board, facing criticism, held an unusual re-vote on Tuesday and slightly lowered the proposed rent hike range.

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A federal judge in New York has temporarily prevented President Trump from retaliating against the state over its Manhattan congestion toll.

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The ceremony recognized public servants whose work reflects perseverance, public duty and quiet leadership — values that often go unnoticed.

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FLAGS WILL BE LOWERED AT HALF-STAFF FOR TUESDAY, MAY 27 to honor the life and public service of former Representative Charles B. Rangel.

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Mayor Eric Adams declined on Tuesday to jump into the fray regarding the fate of a New York City public school student who was arrested by federal immigration authorities at a court hearing last week.

Hizzoner argued during his weekly media availability on May 27 that the incident did not take place in city schools and, therefore, is a federal matter over which he has no control.

Adams made the remarks in response to a Chalkbeat New York report that the Bronx high school student — whom the outlet referred to by his first name, Dylan — was detained by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last Wednesday. The arrest marked the first time a city public school student has been detained during President Trump’s second term, which has relentlessly pushed to deport undocumented immigrants regardless of whether or not they have committed a crime.

Dylan was in the country legally, awaiting the outcome of his asylum claim under a program instituted by former President Biden, according to the report. He then attended his court date unaccompanied by an attorney and, without knowing it, gave up his legal protections, which allowed ICE to arrest him.

In response, the mayor emphasized that Dylan was detained outside of city schools and that his office did not coordinate with ICE in its action.

“People should really understand that this was not in a school building,” Adams said. “We don’t know what was the outcome of the court case. You show up to hearings for a reason, something happens during those hearings, we’re not responsible for them, we’re not in charge of them. So, I think that that’s a question that should be referred to federal authorities.”

‘Our students need to be protected’

Michael Mulgrew, president of the city’s teacher’s union, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), took a very different tone in a Tuesday statement.

“Our students need to be protected,” Mulgrew said. “In this case, it appears that a Bronx high school student was taken advantage of and stripped of his legal rights during a court hearing. In New York City, at least, justice and fairness are supposed to be for all, not just the chosen few. Together with immigration and legal advocates, we will fight for justice.”  

Under the city’s sanctuary laws, Adams’ administration is barred from cooperating with ICE on deportation cases, which are civil matters. However, the city does honor ICE detainer requests for undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of a violent or serious crime, are on a terrorist watchlist, or with a judicial warrant for their arrest.

The mayor has repeatedly said he is working with the Trump administration specifically on going after migrants who “commit crimes,” without making a distinction between those who have been convicted or simply charged with a crime. At the same time, he has insisted that his administration will not violate the law by collaborating with ICE on civil matters.

Adams’ executive order allowing ICE to re-establish offices on Rikers Island specifically to handle criminal invessigations, which is currently tied up in the courts, has led many pols and advocates to question whether his administration will continue to follow the city’s sanctuary laws.

‘I’m limited on what I can do’

Adams insisted those laws prevent him from leveraging his relationships with President Trump or his “border czar,” Tom Homan, to review Dylan’s case.

“I’m limited on what coordination I can do,” Adams said. “And sometimes that’s a blessing and it’s a curse.”

The mayor also waved away the idea that unodcumented immigrants like Dylan may hesitate to attend public school or utilize other city services over fears of being detained by ICE. Instead, he encouraged them to continue using those services, noting that the city has not had ICE raids in locations like 

“It didn’t happen in school, I’m telling children to go to school,” he said. “Be in school. We have not had ICE raids in our schools. We have not had ICE raids in our chuches. We have not had ICE raids in our hospitals. We have not had ICE raids at places of business. Everywhere I tell people to go, I’m living up to what I shared with them.”

Valentin Ivancsuk, a 30-year-old motorcyclist, was fatally struck by an FDNY truck at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue U on Sunday.

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Residents and transportation advocates rallied in Canarsie on Sunday, calling on Mayor Eric Adams to bring a ferry dock to a notorious “transportation desert.”

Led by Jibreel Jalloh, founder of The Flossy Organization, which advocates for marginalized communities, the group demanded that Adams open a fast NYC Ferry route connecting Canarsie to bustling Manhattan. 

“For too long, our community has suffered from limited transportation options, resulting in congestion, longer commutes, and missed opportunities,” Jalloh said. “We must bridge this gap and demand the connectivity we deserve.”

Canarsie residents have been fighting for a ferry service since at least 2017. They also have a petition of 6,000 signatures in support of the service. 

City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, who represents Canarsie and nearby neighborhoods, plans to introduce a bill this week mandating ferry service in the area. 

“We’re talking about a transportation desert. This is a reality of our lives,” Narcisse said. “We’re talking congestion pricing, it’s so expensive, people can’t get to Manhattan. We’re talking about environmental issues and climate change. All those things that we are talking about, having that ferry right here would solve a lot of those problems for us in Canarsie.”

If the council member’s legislation were to pass, a ferry dock would likely be established at Canarsie Pier.

“It’s time to finally connect Canarsie to the city’s growing ferry network,” she said.

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was at the rally and supported Narcisse’s remarks.

“There’s a beautiful pier here,” he said. “There’s no reason this part of Brooklyn shouldn’t have a ferry.”

Sheryl Boyce, president of Bayview’s Resident Association, said a ferry is desperately needed, especially since many local trains lack elevators, making it challenging for anyone with disabilities to traverse the city. 

“This ferry not only benefits those looking for another route to Manhattan, but it also greatly benefits people with disabilities. We’ve been waiting too long for action on this issue, and we hope Mayor Adams will recognize the importance of creating a stop in our neighborhood,” she said. 

‘No plans’ for a new line: City Hall

Meanwhile, City Hall said there are “no plans” for a new line. However, city officials just announced the return of two Rockaway ferries that will help accommodate more New Yorkers and tourists heading to the beaches this summer. 

“While we currently have no plans for a new line, we just announced the start of the NYC Ferry’s summer schedule, which includes the return of the popular ‘Rockaway Reserve’ and ‘Rockaway Rocket’ that increases ferry availability to accommodate more passenger traffic to New York City beaches in the summer,” a City Hall spokesperson said. 

He added that the mayor is also focused on making the current ferry service more “accessible, equitable, and financially sustainable for all New Yorkers” as it continues to see “record-breaking” ridership. 

“Thanks to our efforts, more than 7.4 million people used NYC Ferry in 2024, its highest ridership in history, and we are already seeing increased ridership this year,” the spokesperson said.

This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site amNewYork.