Elizabeth Kim
Articles by Elizabeth Kim
Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
Hochul has the legal authority to remove Adams from office for malfeasance – a move she has been reluctant to make since Adams faced corruption charges.
In a letter, Danielle Sassoon said that her office had been preparing to bring more charges against the mayor.
The mayor is left in a difficult position, where voters’ interests are at odds with a potential solution to his legal troubles.
The Trump DOJ's order to dismiss the mayor’s case is intensifying arguments that Adams is too compromised to govern.
The Justice Department’s directive calls for the incoming U.S. attorney for the Southern District to reassess the mayor’s case after the November election.
The move hands Adams a political lifeline as he courts Trump.
On Instagram, top city aide Jasmine Ray expressed support for Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
Mohamed Bahi, a former City Hall liaison to the Muslim community, will plead guilty to a conspiracy charge.
As questions swirled about his absence last week, Adams said he’d gone under anesthesia. His office said it was for a colonoscopy on Jan. 3.
“Who started the stupid rumor that I’m stepping down on Friday?” Adams said during a fiery speech before the city’s religious leaders.
Comptroller Brad Lander called the defund movement "a failed political strategy."
Adams’ office said he will have medical appointments this week but declined to provide details on any of his symptoms.
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