The indictment was sealed and no charges were immediately available.

“Earlier this evening, federal agents arrested Sean Combs, based on a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY,” a statement from Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. “We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time.”

The New York Times said Diddy was taken into custody after a grand jury indictment. TMZ reported Diddy was in a Midtown hotel when feds arrested him.

Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilio released a statement on X Monday night that read in part: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”

According to a July report, a federal grand jury in New York City had been hearing evidence in a criminal investigation involving Combs. Two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News  the disgraced music mogul and his legal team had been notified by authorities in the Southern District of New York that he was the subject of an ongoing probe.

A law enforcement official confirmed at the time of that report to Deadline that Diddy and his legal team were formally notified of those proceedings, but did not give details on what claims the investigation involves.

In March, Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal agents. Afterwards, he called it an “unprecedented ambush” and decried the “premature rush to judgment” it would lead to.

Homeland Security Investigations issued a statement at the time saying it had “executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation” and would “provide further information as it becomes available.”

Diddy has been the subject of multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault or trafficking.

That included a blockbuster lawsuit by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, who accused him of physically abusing her for years and raping her when she tried to leave him. The suit was settled in late 2023.

A recent lawsuit filed in New York accused the rap mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting a 22-year-old IMG model, who says in the suit she kept the clothes she wore that night to prove it.

Former model Crystal McKinney filed a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit in May alleging Combs attacked her in 2003 after a designer introduced them at a Men’s Fashion Week event at Cipriani Downtown.

At the dinner, Combs was overly suggestive, “bordering on leering,” as he plied McKinney with alcohol and promised to use his industry connections to advance the Georgia native’s career, predicting she “was going to make it big one day,” the suit alleges.

“[H]opeful that Combs would fulfill his promises to help her career,” McKinney accepted an invitation back to Combs’ W. 44th St. Midtown studio, where she alleges the rapper and his associates offered her marijuana she later determined was laced with an intoxicant.

In graphic detail, the suit alleges Combs then led a clearly intoxicated McKinney to the bathroom, forcibly kissing her and shoving her head down to perform oral sex against her will before leading her back into the studio, where she lost consciousness.

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“It has been a great honor to serve the city,” Zornberg wrote in a three-sentence resignation letter, obtained by The News, to Adams. “I am tendering my resignation, effective today, as I have concluded that I can no longer effectively serve in my position.”

“I wish you nothing but the best,” she added.

No reason was given for the departure in a statement issued by Adams.

“We appreciate all the work Lisa has done for our administration and, more importantly, the city over the past 13 months,” read the statement provided by Adams’ office. “These are hard jobs and we don’t expect anyone to stay in them forever. We wish Lisa all the best in her future endeavors. The other senior members of the counsel’s team will remain in their roles to ensure the office continues to fully operate without issue, and we expect to name an acting chief counsel in the coming days.”

Zornberg was a key member of the Adams administration, and she leaves in the midst of a turbulent period in Adams’ tenure.

Adams answered questions from reporters about the resignation Sunday at the African American Day Parade in Harlem.

“She wanted to go on with her next level of her professional life,” Adams said.

“You’re never happy to see a well-qualified person like Lisa [leave]. She loves this city. Not only has she been just a great adviser and friend and confidant, she brought a lot of experience to the administration. But she wants to do other things with her life and I respect that.”

The phones of five top administration officials — former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Deputy Mayors Philip Banks and Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks and senior mayoral adviser Timothy Pearson — were taken this month by federal agents as part of a corruption investigation.

Sources say James Caban, the twin brother of Edward Caban, is under scrutiny from the feds for using his family ties to drum up security business. The business dealings of Terence Banks, brother to Philip and David, are also being looked at by federal authorities, The News has learned.

No one has been accused of any wrongdoing, but Edward Caban resigned as the city’s top cop Thursday, and a City Hall staffer was fired after a televised report aired linking him to James Caban.

The probe is the latest legal headache for Adams, whose 2021 campaign is also facing a federal investigation over alleged ties to Turkey. The mayor has also been accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual misconduct; he has vigorously denied the allegations.

At the parade Sunday, Adams vowed to stay focused on the needs of the city.

“We’re going to continue to step up for the people of this city. That’s what we’ve always done,” he said.

“The number of calls I got from New Yorkers saying, ‘Eric, [New York] is a tough place. Hang in there. You fight for New York. When you fight for New York, things happen. Just stay focused.’ That’s what I get all the time, from people on the street, from people who reach out to me, from faith-based leaders. People saying, ‘Eric, keep doing what you’re doing.'”

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The speech comes as news broke this morning that New York City could spend as much as $12 billion on the local migrant crisis by the summer of 2025 if current arrival trends persist, according to multiple sources briefed on a new cost estimate set to be unveiled by Adams.

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Earlier this week, the strip’s creator, Scott Adams, launched into a hateful tirade on a YouTube video show saying Black people are a hate group that white people should stay away from.

There’s no need to repeat his exact words, which have been widely reported elsewhere. But they crossed a line that has made it impossible for The News to continue running his content and underwriting his work, a conclusion a growing number of newspapers across the nation have reached.

At a time when America is becoming increasingly defined by its divisions, Adams’ comments fueled racial antipathy in a mean-spirited and ugly way.

The News covers New York, among the most diverse cities in the world. And just as we celebrate the diversity of people, faiths and cultures that shape our community, we welcome diversity of informed thought and opinion.

But this isn’t about tolerance of diverse views. It’s about making clear there’s a bright line between what’s acceptable and what’s not, and that hate should not and cannot be tolerated. And that it certainly will not be endorsed.

You’re going to see “Dilbert” for a few more days on the pages of The News, despite this decision. That’s because the comics are prepared for publication in advance. We will be working with the syndicates that supply our comics in the coming days to remove “Dilbert” as expeditiously as possible and find a replacement you will enjoy.

Some might ask what any given cartoonist’s statements have to do with the strip that appears in the newspaper. “Dilbert” gained popularity as a satirical look at the inner workings of an office. But while Adams’ content is in the form of a comic strip, he is nonetheless a daily contributor to The News and the report we put in front of our readers.

We understand some readers may disagree with this decision, but be assured we are not trying to make a partisan statement here. We are saying there’s a line that can’t be crossed and that Scott Adams crossed it. And that when you cross that line, you no longer get to be part of the Daily News.

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“We can get weed legal now,” said Kay Davis, who traveled from the South Bronx for the opening of the first dispensary, Housing Works Cannabis Company near Astor Place, in December. “We don’t have to duck and dodge when we’re getting high. That’s a beautiful thing for the city.”

Here’s everything you need to know about buying legal pot in New York:

Who can buy weed?

Any adult, 21 or over.

Do I need a medical card?

No medical card is needed at adult-use recreational dispensaries.

How many dispensaries are open?

For now, three.

Here are your options:

The newest dispensary, named Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store, opened Monday. It’s doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most weekdays and until 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The 62 East 13th St. shop serves up a range of options for smokable weed, commonly referred to as flower, as well as pre-rolled joints, tinctures, concentrates and edibles. It’s donating just over half of its profits to the DOE Fund, a non-profit that provides various services for people who’ve been homeless or incarcerated.

Smacked LLC, the first dispensary operated someone with a prior conviction, opened in late January. The shop and its owner, Roland Conner, made history with the first licensed marijuana dispensary in New York operated by a person with a cannabis conviction. The shop, 144 Bleecker Street, is operating as a pop-up for now. It will close Feb. 20 for more construction and then a permanent storefront will be opened at a later date.

Housing Works Cannabis Company opened in December at 750 Broadway in a 4,400 square-feet storefront featuring a white-walled, minimalist feel. Many of the adult-use cannabis products are grown and processed by minority-, women- and LGBTQ-run farms and businesses in the Empire State. Regular store hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, and will expand in the coming months.

Do they take credit cards?

Housing Works and Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store, accept cash and debit cards — not credit cards.

Is delivery available?

Not yet, but the Housing Works cannabis sales website says delivery is coming soon and you can also shop online for a shipping delivery.

When are more dispensaries opening?

Soon.

Housing Works and Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store were two of eight nonprofits to receive a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary license in November, allowing for recreational pot sales after the 2021 Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act legalized the production, distribution, and use of marijuana for New Yorkers 21 and older.

Watch the website of the NY State Office of Cannabis Management for updates.

Can I still buy weed at local shops?

In the absence of licensed dispensaries, a network of shops, trucks and street vendors sprung up around New York as a gray market of illegal weed sales exploded across the city.

The illegal shops have sparked anger and concern in neighborhoods across the five boroughs, including the Upper West Side and Chelsea. Amid the criticism, Mayor Adams and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announced last week that illegal cannabis shops will face eviction from their landlords if they continue. Around 400 shops, just in Manhattan, have been sent notices. The New York City Sheriff’s Office and other agencies also seized 600 pounds of weed and issued 500 civil summonses and 66 criminal summonses to dealers selling unregulated pot as part of an earlier crackdown effort.

It’s unclear whether the eventual increase of licensed dispensaries will force illegal sellers out of business — or whether two systems will exist side-by-side. A key factor will be in how aggressive local authorities are at shutting down unlicensed weed sales.

How will I know the difference?

The NY State Office of Cannabis Management will issue official seals to licensed dispensaries that can be displayed for consumers. The seal will include a QR code that can be scanned to authenticate the location.

So, can I buy as much as I want?

You can legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate, which includes edibles and oils. You can’t take it across state lines, though.

Can you get busted for driving high?

Even though there is no set limit for marijuana use as there is for alcohol, you can get tagged with a DUI if you are found to be impaired under the influence of marijuana. It is also illegal in New York to smoke marijuana while driving — or riding — in a car.

Baby Yoda is super adorable. Snoopy has long been a crowd favorite. Who wouldn’t want to choose Pikachu?

Everyone has their favorite — the one they wait for patiently while standing in the crowd or watching in TV.

Here’s your chance to cast your ballot for your favorite — and help choose the most beloved balloon as we head into Thursday’s parade.

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The city has removed more than 200 homeless encampments from city streets as part of the above-ground initiative over the past 10 days. Last month, Adams rolled out a plan to get homeless men and women out of the subway system.

The combined effort comes in response to several interlocking and increasingly acute concerns: the public safety of both the homeless and those they interact with, quality of life in the city and how both of those issues impact the city’s effort to recover economically from the pandemic. Adams’ policies on the homeless, while regarded as ambitious by some, have also proven to be a big source of controversy just three months into his new administration.

The more recent move to remove encampments has sparked a strong reaction from homeless advocates, who say Adams is simply shuffling the problem around and making matters worse by creating distrust among homeless New Yorkers.

Here’s what’s at stake — and what it will take to solve the problem.

How many homeless encampments are there?

City officials said Tuesday that the city has so far identified 244 homeless encampments, which it defines as structures “to live under” that include mattresses, tarps, tents or “camping setups.” On Wednesday, Adams revealed that NYPD officers and outreach workers have removed 239 of them, targeting encampments under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and lower Manhattan.

As of Monday, 45,316 people in New York City were living in homeless shelters. In March of last year, the shelter population was higher — at about 50,000, city records show. Estimating the number of people living on the street is more difficult, but the most resent census put the number at 2,376.

How is the city going to remove them?

The encampment removal effort began on March 18. Adams has said he’d have homeless encampments removed in two weeks, and in a press release Wednesday he announced that he’d completed “the first portion of an enhanced effort to connect New Yorkers living on the streets and experiencing homelessness with social services.”

To ensure that encampments don’t continue to crop up, the city is urging New Yorkers to call 911 if they see them or people who are blocking the sidewalk, sleeping on the subway and “creating a danger to themselves or others.”

The mayor is also attempting to change homeless people’s perception of shelters since many fear going to traditional, congregate-style shelters, which they view as dangerous and restrictive. On Tuesday, Adams said the city would begin handing out brochures to the homeless to show them more precisely the assistance that’s being offered — and that congregate, dorm-style beds aren’t the only option. He also announced the creation of 350 new “safe haven” beds in shelters that offer “wrap-around” services, like drug, medical and mental health treatment.

What about the subways?

The plan to address homelessness in the subway system relies on dispatching “enhanced” teams of cops, social workers and mental health specialists to convince people sleeping on trains to accept a bed and other assistance.

When that plan was rolled out in February, Adams vowed to provide 500 additional safe haven and stabilization beds. On the state level, Gov. Hochul promised to budget $27.5 million in additional funding for psychiatric beds statewide and $12 million more for permanent supportive housing beds.

So far, according to an Adams’ spokeswoman, outreach teams have engaged a daily average of over 650 individuals in need on the subway platforms, at end-of-line stations and in subway cars.

The program focused on encampments — which rolled out a month after the subway plan — has so far only enticed five homeless people to come off the street and into shelter.

What’s to stop people from ending right back on the streets?

It is not clear what will happen to homeless people once their encampments are dissembled or when they’re removed from subways. If past is prelude, some won’t accept help, while others will. Meera Joshi, Adams’ deputy mayor of operations, conceded as much Wednesday, but noted that the key to success would be “constant communication and trust.”

Safe haven and stabilization shelters typically offer what are often referred to as “wrap-around” services, which can include social workers, mental health professionals and substance abuse counselors.

And there’s also the matter of supply. Jacquelyn Simone, policy director at the Coalition for the Homeless, estimates that there are now about 1,000 stabilization beds and 1,500 safe haven beds online in the city, and that 3,000 more beds in single-room units are needed to properly address the homelessness crisis.

Adams has promised to bring 500 new safe haven and stabilization beds online, and so far has unveiled about 350.

What do advocates say about the mayor’s plan?

Many homeless advocates have panned the mayor’s plans, with some saying that the first order of business should be creating appropriate temporary and permanent housing for them and others saying that taking down encampments and rousting people on the trains will sow distrust, making it harder to persuade people to accept shelter and help.

“Policing and criminalization are not the right responses to homelessness. Full stop. It should not be police who are addressing a housing and a mental health issue,” said Jacquelyn Simone, policy director for the Coalition for the Homeless.

Simone said that a more effective way to attack the problem would be to remove the red tape around getting people into permanent supportive housing. She estimates that more than 2,000 of those units are vacant and that filling them would free up more safe haven and stabilization beds for people coming in off the streets.

Why is the mayor focused on this issue?

Aside from facing pressure both publicly and behind the scenes to make the city’s streets and subways more safe, Adams, a former NYPD captain, has cast his recent policies in moral terms.

He has talked about his own experiences living in poverty and the fear he felt as a boy that he and his siblings would have to move into a homeless shelter. But he has also tried to balance that with the fears many New Yorkers have.

“You have a right to sleep on the street. You don’t have a right to build a miniature house,” he said.

Overall, though, he has portrayed the problem as a failing of the government and everyday New Yorkers.

“We accepted people living on the streets. We stated that is the life of the big city. We reported it. We complained about it. We ran out and found places where people were homeless,” he said.

“I’m concerned about the end of this game. And when this game is over, we’re going to have a city far better than the dysfunctional city that we’ve witnessed for far too long. I believe.”