Representative Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi was among at least 108 people arrested as police in riot gear moved in to break up the anti-Israel protest that rocked Columbia University in New York.New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a news conference Thursday evening to say that university President Nemat Shafik had asked police to eliminate a "clear and present threat" to campus safety.Tensions had been at their peak since protesters pitched their tents on the university's south lawn at 4...
Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University,
Braun, who helped bring the exhibit to the United States, gave a speech at an opening party where Mayor Adams also spoke.
Protesters interrupted New York City Mayor Eric Adams by storming the stage as he was giving a speech on Tuesday morning, accusing him of taking money "from the rich" and serving the interests of lobbyists.
Duggan is expected to focus on city neighborhoods in his speech and address quality of life issues. He'll also address how city is preparing for NFL Draft.
Eric Adams is one of the most unpopular mayors in New York history. And on Monday, travelers were reminded of his low approval rating when a disruptive passenger verbally attacked him while he was on a flight heading back to New York from Miami. — Read the rest
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented his 11th State of the City speech at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday night. Duggan began the speech by acknowledging that it is unusual for the mayor to give such a speech in a neighborhood but recounted how he launched his campaign for mayor in 2013 in the neighborhoods, and that's what he wanted to focus on Wednesday.
People gather to watch the solar eclipse outside the Brooklyn Public Library main branch on April 8, 2024. The mayor has restored some of his unpopular cuts but is resisting calls to fully fund libraries and seven-day service at over 200 branches. [ more › ]
The council speaker told Adams of her concerns over the weekend.
Councilmember Sandy Nurse speaks during a rally for immigrant rights at City Hall on May 11, 2023. The councilmembers cited Gothamist's reporting on more than 700 lawsuits from women claiming they were sexually assaulted in city jails. [ more › ]
New York City Councilmember Lincoln Restler speaks at a press conference outside City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023. The scheduled oversight hearing comes after multiple councilmembers griped about the new protocol. [ more › ]
Street vendors marched on City Hall in Manhattan last week. They were protesting recent enforcement actions by the city against street vendors, many of whom lack proper licenses and permits. The top-ticketed offense for street vendors is vending without a license. [ more › ]