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Michael Gartland

Michael Gartland is an award-winning reporter who's covered four NYC mayors. Prior to coming to The News, he worked for the NY Post, The Bergen Record and The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C.

Mayor Adams and administration officials attend a press conference in the south Bronx.

New York Politics |
Mayor Adams touts housing gains in NYC as critics push back

July 29, 2024 at 7:37 p.m.

Mayor Adams and top administration officials announced Monday that the city financed the preservation and construction of nearly 29,000 affordable and public housing units over the last year — a...

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In battle to head off Adams’ top lawyer pick Mastro, Council points to his time under Giuliani

July 23, 2024 at 10:23 p.m.

City Council members already opposed to Mayor Adams appointing Randy Mastro as the city's next top attorney are opening another front in their battle against the controversial lawyer.

Delivery workers who rely on e-bikes will be able to exchange unsafe bikes and batteries for ones approved by New York City and charge them at city-inspected stations under a policy unveiled by Mayor Adams Monday.

New York News |
NYC delivery workers could soon get safer e-bikes, sidewalk charging stations

July 22, 2024 at 7:17 p.m.

Delivery workers who rely on e-bikes will be able to exchange unsafe bikes and batteries for ones approved by New York City and charge them at city-inspected stations under a...

Zhuang, who's under fire for allegedly biting an NYPD chief in the arm during a protest, insisted Thursday she was actually victimized by the cops who responded to the demonstration and demanded they be held accountable for using "excessive force."

New York Politics |
Mayor Adams to meet with Councilwoman Zhuang to ‘resolve this issue’ after her arrest for biting cop

July 18, 2024 at 5:51 p.m.

Zhuang, who's under fire for allegedly biting an NYPD chief in the arm during a protest, insisted Thursday she was actually victimized by the cops who responded to the demonstration...

Councilwoman Julie Menin, the legislation's sponsor, told the Daily News securing the proposed licenses would hinge on requirements aimed at addressing several problems now facing hotels as well as the neighborhoods where they operate.

New York Politics |
New City Council bill would prohibit NYC hotels from operating without a license

July 26, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.

Councilwoman Julie Menin, the legislation's sponsor, told the Daily News securing the proposed licenses would hinge on requirements aimed at addressing several problems now facing hotels as well as the...

FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. (Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News)

Crime and Public Safety |
Outgoing FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh can ‘hang around’ as long as she likes: Adams

July 16, 2024 at 7:14 p.m.

Kavanagh announced Saturday she would be stepping down as fire commissioner to embark on her "next professional challenge."

New York Politics |
Brianna Suggs, targeted in FBI raid in Turkish straw donor probe, is still working for Adams’ 2025 campaign

September 26, 2024 at 12:11 p.m.

Suggs' home was searched on Nov. 2 as part of a federal investigation into whether Adams’ 2021 campaign conspired with the Turkish government and a Brooklyn construction firm to funnel...

Political fundraising in New York City of late suggests voters could now be bracing for what has become an anomaly in recent mayoral elections: a contested primary for the city's top job while an incumbent is still holding the post.

Primary challenges to Adams increasingly likely as contenders reveal cash hauls

July 15, 2024 at 10:06 p.m.

Political fundraising in New York City of late suggests voters could now be bracing for what has become an anomaly in recent mayoral elections: a contested primary for the city's...

Heat indexes across the five boroughs were expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Local News |
Heat wave scorches New York City with heat index climbing above 100 degrees

July 15, 2024 at 6:02 p.m.

Heat indexes across the five boroughs were expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

In a sign the 2025 mayoral race may well be contested, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer told the Daily News he's raised approximately $420,000 in donations for a potential primary run against Mayor Adams — an amount that could grow to about $2.1 million once matching funds are factored in.

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Politics |
With sizable fundraising haul, Scott Stringer appears primed to challenge Adams with mayoral run

July 15, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

In a sign the 2025 mayoral race may well be contested, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer told the Daily News he's raised approximately $420,000 in donations for a potential primary...

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