Curt Menefee: All right, we’ve been talking about this story this morning because it truly is huge. A billion and a half people watch it when it’s on television, more than a million people go to the site of it. It’s really the world’s biggest sporting event and now it’s coming to the world’s biggest stage….
Key to the City of New York Honors Belafonte’s Contributions to Entertainment and Civil Rights NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams posthumously awarded a Key to the City of New York to legendary performer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte for his decades of entertainment in music, film, theater, and television, as well as…
Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to review and…
In a recent press conference, Mayor Eric Adams addressed the ongoing federal investigations into his administration, asserting that he remains focused on the city’s governance and does not coordinate with prosecutors. He responded to questions regarding Sheena Wright’s departure, expressing concern over the disrespect she faced, while also emphasizing his commitment to confidentiality in private…
On August 19, 2025, New York City, led by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful arrests of immigrants at mandatory court hearings. The brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues that…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today hailed District Council (DC) 37 for voting to ratify its contract with the city last night – passing with 97 percent of all members voting in favor. The five-plus year contract is the first reached under…