Tag: NYC
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce expected at Yankees’ playoff game in NYC
One of the nation’s most prominent and influential couples is expected to share the spotlight with baseball’s postseason Monday night as the New York Yankees open the American League Championship Series at home. Major League Baseball said Monday on social media platform X that pop juggernaut Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, a tight end…
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Winnie Greco, longtime NYC mayor’s aide and liaison to the Asian American community, has resigned
A longtime aide to embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has stepped down. Winnie Greco, director of the city’s Asian Affairs, resigned to her post on Monday after more than a decade working closely with Adams as a liaison between him, in his different capacities, and the Asian American community. Her resignation comes after…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and wire fraud in scheme spanning nearly 10 years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with five federal charges – including wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national – according to a sprawling 57-page federal indictment unsealed Thursday. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York accuse the Democrat of seeking and accepting luxury international travel…
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AOC says embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams should resign for the ‘good of the city’
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Wednesday called for New York City’s embattled Mayor Eric Adams to resign. In a post on X, Ocasio-Cortez said the chaos in the Adams’ administration is rendering his government ineffective. Adams’ administration is the target of multiple federal investigations. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing…
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Former NYC Covid czar admitted he held ‘private gatherings’ during the height of the pandemic
New York City’s former Covid czar has admitted to participating in what he called “private gatherings” attended by multiple people while the rest of the city was on lockdown and large get-togethers were prohibited during the pandemic. Dr. Jay Varma made the admission Thursday after he was caught on hidden camera boasting about hosting what…