Keechant Sewell, who took over the New York Police Department as an outsider, was immediately faced with a series of shocking crimes. Source: New York Times
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New York Now Leads Nation in Mobile Sports Betting
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
Since the state opened online betting in early January, it has become the biggest bookmaking market, surpassing Nevada and New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Is Criticized for Appointing Officials With Anti-Gay Past
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
L.G.B.T.Q. groups plan to protest on Thursday over the naming of three men to City Hall posts who they say hold homophobic views. Source: New York Times
NYC Attempts to Stop Homeless People From Sheltering on Subways
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
Some platforms and trains had fewer people sleeping on them than normal on Tuesday, but there were still many people taking shelter in the system. Source: New York Times
A Balancing Act for the New City Council Leader
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
Adrienne Adams has to consider both public safety and some of her members’ determination to overhaul the Police Department. Source: New York Times
NYC Subway Attacks Show Challenge Adams Faces on Crime
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2022
The mayor and governor released a safety plan for the subways that focused on homelessness. But a homeless person was believed to be responsible in only one of the weekend attacks. Source: New York Times
NYC Plans to Stop Homeless People From Sheltering on Subways
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
The plan, which calls for stricter enforcement of the transit system’s rules, also promises to offer more mental-health services and housing options to those who shelter underground. Source: New York Times
New York Was Set to Expand Composting. Now It’s on the Chopping Block.
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams wants to suspend the expansion of New York’s composting program, but experts say the program is crucial to the city’s climate targets. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Proposes a $98 Billion Budget with Flat Police Funding
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
The mayor’s first budget proposal called for across-the-board cuts to most city agencies, as well as a reduction in the city’s work force. Source: New York Times
Suspect Accused of Killing Christina Yuna Lee Charged With Murder
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
Christina Yuna Lee, who was described as “irreplaceable,” was stabbed to death in her apartment after a man followed her into her building. Source: New York Times
Tough Talk and Smoothies
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams has tied his interest in nutrition, meditation and fitness to his views on how to run the city. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Fires 1,430 Workers Over Vaccine Mandate
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
The figure is likely the largest mass termination of U.S. municipal employees in response to a Covid vaccine mandate. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. fires 1,430 workers, less than 1 percent of city employees, over a vaccine mandate.
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
Source: New York Times
How Eric Adams Mixes Tough Talk With Superfood Smoothies
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
Mr. Adams has tied his interest in nutrition, meditation and fitness to his views on how to lead New York at a challenging time. Source: New York Times
A Million More Trees for New York City: Leaders Want a Greener Canopy
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2022
The city’s five borough presidents are also urging the mayor to honor a pledge to spend 1 percent of the municipal budget on parks. Source: New York Times