Eight people were arrested when New York City cleanup crews again visited “Anarchy Row,” the tent city across from the park. Source: New York Times
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Looming Rent Increase of Up to 9 Percent Tests Adams’s Housing Priorities
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2022
Some Democrats are calling proposed increases for New York City’s roughly one million rent stabilized apartments “unconscionable.” Mayor Eric Adams says he wants to support small landlords. Source: New York Times
Met Gala 2022: Best and Worst Looks
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2022
The Met Gala 2022 celebrated themes of opulence, excess and fame. Source: New York Times
New York City Pulls Plug on Second Homeless Shelter in Chinatown
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
The Adams administration backtracked on the second shelter, one of three that had been proposed for the neighborhood, after protests from the community. Source: New York Times
New York City Enters Higher Coronavirus Risk Level as Case Numbers Rise
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
The city moved into the medium risk level, known as yellow, as it sees a troubling increase in cases and the mayor weighs bringing back some restrictions. Source: New York Times
The Met Gala Is Bound to Be Gilded and Over-the-Top
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
The annual fashion extravaganza happens tonight, with tickets priced at $35,000 and invitations required. Source: New York Times
Vote on N.Y.C. School Funding Will ‘Blow Up’ System, Chancellor Says
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
The Panel for Educational Policy blocked the Adams administration’s funding formula, a move that may delay school budgets for the coming year. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C.’s Chinatown, Reeling From Anti-Asian Attacks, Fights Shelter Plan
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
Residents unsettled by recent violence worry that two new shelters, one that would open near the site of a brutal murder, will lead to more disorder. Source: New York Times
Some of Eric Adams’s Hires Have Troubling Pasts. He’s Fine With That.
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams believes in second chances, and he has put that philosophy into practice in hiring for his cabinet. Source: New York Times
Is Ulysses S. Grant Due for a Promotion?
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2022
The reputation of the Civil War hero and former president has improved in recent years. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams’s Speech Offers Visions for New York City Recovery
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that he planned to focus on public safety and inequality as keys to the city’s comeback after the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Anxiety and Anger Grows Among Children Affected by Shootings
By Gotham Rex on April 25, 2022
“I find it really hard to admit that I’m in pain,” said a 14-year-old whose school friend was fatally shot. Source: New York Times
Mayor Proposes 1,400 Shelter Beds to Move Homeless People Off Streets
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2022
Eric Adams proposed a $171 million investment in homeless services that would fund outreach efforts and add temporary specialized shelters and drop-in centers. Source: New York Times
Firefighter Is Killed When Ceiling Collapses in Brooklyn House Fire
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2022
Five other firefighters were injured in the three-alarm fire in Canarsie, the Fire Department said. Source: New York Times
Her Job? Planting Thousands of Trees Every Year in New York City.
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2022
Melinda Clancy, a procurement forester, describes why she selects maples for the Bronx and lilacs for Brooklyn. Source: New York Times