Manhattan, Eric Adams and U.S. Attorney

Eric Adams hopes next Manhattan fed prosecutor ‘understands how important justice is’ as NYC mayor fends off ‘terrifying’ corruption case
The comments come a day after Damian Williams announced he would step down as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Dec. 13 before being shown the door by the next Trump administration,
NYC Mayor Adams hopes under a new Manhattan U.S. Attorney, ‘justice moves to be proper’
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he hopes that under Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s likely next U.S. attorney, “the system of justice moves to be proper,” a comment that comes as the mayor is facing criminal indictment by the office Clayton is expected to lead.
Trump plans to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan. What does that mean for the Mayor Adams investigation?
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor resigns to make way for Trump’s replacement
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor announced Monday he plans to resign from his post next month to make way for President-elect Donald Trump’s chosen replacement.
Federal prosecutors push back on Mayor Adams’ early trial bid, citing shifting stance on key docs
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors are opposing Mayor Eric Adams’ request for an early start to his criminal trial on corruption charges, citing a shift in his stance on whether he should be able to review classified material gathered by investigators as part of his case.
Mayor Adams says Manhattan stabbing spree was ‘byproduct’ of push to reduce Rikers jail population
Mayor Eric Adams argued Tuesday that last week’s horrific stabbing spree in Manhattan was the “byproduct” of efforts to ...
Adams blames ‘broken’ system for accused NYC serial stabber Ramon Rivera’s early release — one month before fatal spree
Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged Tuesday that the city bears responsibility for a madman’s stabbing spree that left three New ...
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Mayor Adams blames 'failed' system after man accused of fatal stabbing spree in Manhattan
"It is a clear example of a criminal justice system and mental health system that continues to fail New Yorkers," Mayor Eric ...
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On Politics: Maybe Eric Adams isn’t leaving anytime soon
Two months after getting indicted on corruption charges, it doesn’t look like Mayor Eric Adams is going anywhere — not yet, ...
U.S. attorney Damian Williams to resign before Eric Adams, Diddy cases go to trial
The federal prosecutor who has overseen the cases involving the conviction of Sen. Robert Menendez and Sam Bankman-Fried, and ...
NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres torches ‘complicit’ Adams and Hochul admins after serial stabber who killed 3 slipped through the cracks
Enraged Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres slammed the administration of Mayor Eric Adams and Albany-led Gov. Kathy Hochul as ...
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Damian Williams to resign as Manhattan’s top prosecutor after hard-charging tenure
Damian Williams will resign as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, he announced Monday, creating a vacancy atop the powerful ...
NYC agency moved annual event to ritzy club co-owned by Mayor Adams’ donors
A members-only social club in Manhattan controlled by major political donors to Mayor Adams hosted a city government event ...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade faces no credible security threats, NYC officials say
Paradegoers can expect rain and some wind, though not enough of the latter to prevent the balloons from flying.