It has been a challenging few weeks for Mayor Eric Adams, who is now midway through his second year in office. Last weekend, he spoke at a predominantly Black church in Brooklyn to take aim at the local media and complained that one of the hardest parts of being mayor is not getting the respect he deserves. NY1 political reporters Juan Manuel Benítez, Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena weigh in on the mayor's remarks and what they indicate about his ability to do his job.
After that, the City Council is expanding the distribution of city vouchers for people in need of housing assistance by overriding a mayoral veto. The “Off Topic/On Politics" team looks at this rare turn of events and the reasons the legislation is both complicated and divisive.
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Council speaker pushes ‘People Over Everything’
Mayor Adams preaches while tempers flare at the FDNY
Gov. DeSantis and Mayor Adams trade barbs over crime
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NYC’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ends for municipal workers
Hochul unveils budget as asylum seekers clash with the city
Mayor Adams’ vision for New York City
Judge LaSalle's rejection and what it means for Gov. Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s big agenda
Judicial battle in Albany
NYC migrant crisis continues as state lawmakers give themselves a raise
Hochul, Adams and ‘The New New York’
Letitia James on the hot seat
Should NYC lock up the mentally ill?
City strikes soccer stadium deal for Queens
Special edition: Election Day wrap up
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