Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made a significant announcement on Friday, unveiling charges against six individuals accused of orchestrating a campaign finance fraud scheme in an attempt to secure additional public matching funds for New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign.
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Legendary Talk Show Host Jerry Springer Dies at 79
Talk show host and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer was confirmed dead at 79 when he sadly passed away at his home in Chicago after a brief illness. Best known for the chaotic and long-running American television show, The Jerry Springer Show.
New LA Mayor Karen Bass Declares State of Emergency on Homelessness
Karen Bass was sworn in as LA’s 43rd and first female mayor in a historical inauguration Sunday (Dec. 11), where she also became the second Black person to lead the city.
Bass won after a tough race against rival and real estate agent Rick Caruso, and is succeeding term-capped Eric Garcetti.
Vice-President Kamala Harris, a former California senator and the first woman and woman of color to serve as the country’s second-in-command, administered the oath of office at Los Angeles County Hall and set off thunderous applause after she proclaimed Bass “Madam Mayor.”
NYC Passed a Law That Employers Must Disclose Pay in Job Advertisements
New York City has passed one of the mind-bending laws that requires employers to be clear about their pay in job advertisements. This will push better pay for women and people of color when looking for job opportunities. One restaurant worker said, “You’re put in a really challenging position of not wanting to upset your employer and not wanting to scare away an opportunity, but also wanting to fight for what you know is what you deserve.”
NYC Recovery in Mayor Adams’s “State of the City” Speech
Public safety and equality are key to Mayor Eric Adams’s vision in improving New York City. His first couple of months have proved to be a struggle when violent crime and homelessness rose. Mayor Adams acknowledged these challenges, but this is not going to deter him from making changes to the city’s safety protocol so the city is pleasant for both tourists and residents.
Despite COVID-19 Cases Going Up, White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator is not Concerned
The kids have gotten out of spring break. As more people are meeting up and public spaces are opening without the mask mandate, COVID-19 becomes an uninvited guest. The White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, doesn’t think we should be too concerned about these increasing numbers.
At Least 13 Hurt in Brooklyn Subway Shooting
For several weeks, Mayor Eric Adams had cleared the streets of New York to protect the safety of New Yorkers in public transportation and living. In one eventful Tuesday morning rush, the shooting came to question New Yorkers about their public safety. 13 people were injured from the gunfire. How many more lives will it take to address these public health issues?
Eric Adams Tests Positive for Coronavirus
On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for coronavirus, after showing no symptoms other than a raspy voice. He has made plans to reopen the city for tourism and commerce, but the coronavirus cases have risen with the BA.2 variant. Even with the prior vaccinations and one booster shot, Mayor Adams is still able to contract COVID-19.
New Yorkers Having Mixed Feelings on Andrew Cuomo Who Anticipates His Political Return
Andrew Cuomo is talking about potentially coming back to politics. The crickets are chirping. Is this really a good idea? His comeback has gotten some New Yorkers scared of the future. Over the past couple of months, Cuomo has stated that cancel culture is the main reason why he was driven out of politics.
5 Weird Laws in NYC You Ought to Know
During Mayor Eric Adams’s time leading the government in New York City, he has signed a bill that would provide the city necessary time to support their residents in the housing issue. He has also made some initiatives with the sanitation department and the police department in clearing out homeless encampments in the subway station. New York City may be the greatest city in the world, but like any other city, it can have some oddball laws in the mix.
239 Homeless Camps Cleared in NYC
With Mayer Eric Adams’s attempt to make New York City safe for their residents and tourists, the city has gone into action in clearing homeless encampments and placing homeless people into shelters. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about this initiative because there is still danger with muggling and robberies every day. Sanitation workers and the police have cleared out 239 homeless camps in under two weeks, but only five people agreed to go to homeless shelters.
New Yorkers are Thinking of Leaving NYC
Crime in New York City has increased by 60 percent in comparison to the crime rates in March 2021. From break-ins to subway pushes, New Yorkers find it impossible to find peace in their city without worrying every single step they take to work and home. A subway rider said, “I don’t feel safe anymore. I really don’t feel safe. I would rather take the bus for two hours, versus taking the train for 45 minutes.”
