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New Eric Adams ‘Donors’ Say They Never Gave to His Reelection Campaign
Just weeks after the Trump administration pulled off the dismissal of corrupt fundraising charges against Mayor Eric Adams, it appears that his reelection campaign was at it again, an investigation by THE CITY has found. The Adams campaign in May once more accepted funds from individuals who appear to be straw donors and submitted them […]
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City Pilot Aims to Bring Free Wi-Fi to Thousands of Low-Income Households
Thousands of residents in The Bronx and upper Manhattan will soon be able to tap into free Wi-Fi through a new program announced Wednesday, which aims to bridge the digital divide in neighborhoods throughout the city. A report released earlier this month by think tank Center for an Urban Future found 22% of households in […]
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Adams Asks Feds to Probe Conditions at ICE Lockup in Manhattan
Mayor Eric Adams yielded to mounting political pressure and called on the federal government Wednesday to immediately inspect conditions inside the shadowy ICE lock up on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. He did so even as City Hall continues to contest the idea it has any authority over conditions in […]
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How Trans People Can Update Their Passports — And Why to Do It Now
If you’re looking to update your U.S. passport to accurately reflect your gender, the window may soon be closing. For many, an accurate passport is more than just a confirmation of identity, it’s necessary to travel safely. THE CITY spoke with the NYCLU and Legal Services NYC to learn more about applying for a gender […]
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‘Finally, Relief Is on Its Way’: NY to End Prison Phone Fees
In a sweeping shift years in the making, people locked up in state prisons will soon be able to make free phone calls to family members and loved ones, the state prison system announced Tuesday. People behind bars can use their tablets or facility phones without any fees starting on Aug. 1, according to the […]
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