Locked Up
Who’s in Charge of Rikers Has to Change, Judge Says
The federal judge overseeing efforts to reduce violence in NYC jails signaled Wednesday that she is open to taking the jails at least partially out of city control in some way.
Morning Spew
The Strangeness of a Mayor, Indicted
Life goes on, sort of, and other links to start your day.
Eric Adams
A 'Four Seasons' Day in Eric Adams's New York
A shambolic mayoral press conference, a pack of ravenous reporters.
Eric Adams
Five Keys to Understanding the Eric Adams Indictment
Alleged bribes, more bribes, campaign finance fraud, and yes, denying the Armenian genocide. It's a lot.
Eric Adams
The Most Brazen Lie Eric Adams Allegedly Told Federal Prosecutors
Who amongst us hasn't forgotten our phone passcode when questioned by the feds?
Eric Adams
Here Is the Unsealed Federal Indictment Against Eric Adams
The 57-page indictment was unsealed on Thursday morning.
Morning Spew
The Haters Are No Longer Waiters—Welcome to the Eric Adams Indictment News Cycle
Let Hell Gate be your best mate as the updates continue, plus, some links.
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Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams: Federally Indicted and Totally Defiant [UPDATED]
Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges, which he immediately said were "based on lies."
Eric Adams
The Strange, Forgotten Story of the Fourth Banks Brother
The tale of Neron Banks adds new layers to the overlapping bonds of family and loyalty in the Adams administration.
Working for the City
The NYPL Stands Against Censorship—Except When It Comes to Palestine, According to Some of Its Workers
After the NYPL issued new guidelines on "sensitive topics," at least one librarian was told that they could not create a display of books about Israel and Palestine.
Morning Spew
Climate 'Superhero' Kathy Hochul Keeps Showering Money on Climate-Killing Highways
Seems a bit villainous. And more links to start your day.
Eric Adams
NYC Schools Chancellor Is Excusing Himself from the Adams Administration
Chancellor David Banks's resignation letter heavily implies that his retirement has nothing to do with the federal investigations into him, his romantic partner, or his brothers.