The indictment on corruption and fraud charges was the first against a sitting mayor in modern New York City history. The indictment on corruption and fraud charges was the first against a sitting mayor in modern New York City history. The criminal indictment unveiled last September against Mayor Eric Adams of New York City — which the Trump administrationhas now requested be dropped — accused him of abusing his office to obtain free and discounted travel and illegal foreign campaign contributions for himself. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, then led by U.S. attorney Damian Williams, charged…
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It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side. It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side. With the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams now imperiled, his chances of re-election this year certainly seems poised to receive a boost. But whether it would be enough to overcome his flagging poll numbers — recent surveys suggested that he was favored by less than 10 percent of respondents — was…
The New York City mayor cultivated a close relationship with President Trump, who said they had both been persecuted. The New York City mayor cultivated a close relationship with President Trump, who said they had both been persecuted. LiveUpdated Feb. 10, 2025, 7:54 p.m. ET Live Updates: Justice Dept. Tells Prosecutors to Drop Federal Corruption Case Against Eric Adams The dismissal of the charges would, for now, end the case against New York City’s mayor, and raise questions about the administration of justice under President Trump. ImageMayor Eric Adams had been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions…
The police posted photos of Camden Lee, 16, on social media and said he was wanted for the shooting. Only after five months did they admit they were wrong. The police posted photos of Camden Lee, 16, on social media and said he was wanted for the shooting. Only after five months did they admit they were wrong. The police posted photos of Camden Lee, 16, on social media and said he was wanted for the shooting. Only after five months did they admit they were wrong. The New York Police Department apologized on Sunday for falsely accusing a teenager…
It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side. It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side. With the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams now imperiled, his chances of re-election this year certainly seems poised to receive a boost. But whether it would be enough to overcome his flagging poll numbers — recent surveys suggested that he was favored by less than 10 percent of respondents — was…
Adams has spent time with President Donald Trump recently, including meeting with him in South Florida and attending his inauguration.
Adams has spent time with President Donald Trump recently, including meeting with him in South Florida and attending his inauguration.
DALLAS — Anthony Davis is out at least through the All-Star break after sustaining a groin injury in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks following the seismic trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis was replaced on the All-Star team Monday by new teammate Kyrie Irving. All-Star festivities start Friday in San Francisco, and the game is Sunday night. Multiple media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported that Davis could miss several weeks with a left adductor strain. NBA reporter Marc Stein was first with the news of a potentially lengthy absence. Davis’ first missed game will…
NEW YORK — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous other stars who’ve been associated with the show over the years — in addition to a host of alumni, including from the show’s very first cast. Scarlett Johansson, who is married to Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost, will appear on the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” that will air Sunday. It’s a three-hour live telecast honoring the 50th anniversary of “SNL.” Other guests initially announced by NBC last Thursday included Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri,…
Safeway will close one of its East Bay stores but transfer affected workers to other supermarkets. (Google Maps) Safeway store at 1421 Tara Hills Drive in Pinole. PINOLE — Safeway will close a Pinole store but intends to transfer all of the affected workers and keep them employed at one or more of its other supermarket locations. Related Articles Economy | Facebook owner Meta confirms thousands of layoffs it previously revealed Economy | SJSU forged strong downtown San Jose ties with Charlie Faas guidance Economy | Bay Area tech job cuts top 2,000 mark in 2025 as sector streamlines Economy…
Neighbors have gathered more than 1,600 signatures in support of the ban. The homeless encampment near the corner of Osgood Road and Washington Boulevard is seen in Fremont on Feb. 6, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) Fremont’s plan to ban homeless camps anywhere in the city has the potential to be the most forceful response yet in the Bay Area to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer granting officials broad authority to police homelessness — and could have ripple effects across the region. If approved Tuesday, advocates for homeless people say the proposal by the Bay Area’s…
Safeway will close one of its East Bay stores but transfer affected workers to other supermarkets. (Google Maps) Safeway store at 1421 Tara Hills Drive in Pinole. PINOLE — Safeway will close a Pinole store but intends to transfer all of the affected workers and keep them employed at one or more of its other supermarket locations. Related Articles Economy | Facebook owner Meta confirms thousands of layoffs it previously revealed Economy | SJSU forged strong downtown San Jose ties with Charlie Faas guidance Economy | Bay Area tech job cuts top 2,000 mark in 2025 as sector streamlines Economy…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing an injection of more than $1 billion into road projects to address the state’s $30 billion projects backlog
Safeway will close one of its East Bay stores but transfer affected workers to other supermarkets. (Google Maps) Safeway store at 1421 Tara Hills Drive in Pinole. PINOLE — Safeway will close a Pinole store but intends to transfer all of the affected workers and keep them employed at one or more of its other supermarket locations. Related Articles Economy | Facebook owner Meta confirms thousands of layoffs it previously revealed Economy | SJSU forged strong downtown San Jose ties with Charlie Faas guidance Economy | Bay Area tech job cuts top 2,000 mark in 2025 as sector streamlines Economy…
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.
Brighton, Utah • An avalanche occurred Saturday afternoon in Big Cottonwood Canyon, claiming the life of one skier and injuring another. One person died and another was injured in an avalanche Saturday in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Brighton, Utah • An avalanche occurred Saturday afternoon in Big Cottonwood Canyon, killing one skier and injuring another. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the slide happened around 12:45 p.m. in the Cardiff Fork/Silver Fork area. A search and rescue team responded to the area, and officials said around 2:30 p.m. that the injured skier was being brought down from the mountain where…
Areas of Fort Lauderdale Beach that were closed over the weekend due to globs of tar are back open. Leer en español Nearly two miles of Fort Lauderdale Beach, from the port up to Riomar Street, was shut down, Saturday after folks reported the sticky patches of oil on the shore and in the sands. By air, and by sea, the U.S. Coast Guard said it scoured the coastline amid concerns of a spill but did not find a source for the tar balls, as they’re called. The Coast Guard says they can be naturally occurring, or can be the…
Anita Kadar said she was out of town when her pet sitter allowed Kutya, her Belgian shepherd, out to the fenced backyard of their home. Leer en español Kutya, a 7-month-old puppy, vanished on Jan. 2. Kadar filed a police report, searched the sites of shelters, and offered a $2,000 reward. “I printed out my fliers; I visited all the vet offices,” Kadar said. Kadar, who served as a police officer in Hungary for about 25 years, said the only responses that she has received have been from scammers. The lies were different, but these were all meant to persuade…
Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing critical support provided to state and local election offices across the country. In recent days, 17 employees of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who have worked with election officials to provide assessments and trainings dealing with a range of threats — from cyber and ransomware attacks to physical security of election workers — have been placed on leave pending a review, according to a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak…