Erin Durkin
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New York, NY, United States
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Trump Org. guilty on all counts in New York criminal tax fraud trial
The conviction could lead to up to $1.6 million in fines for the former president's company. → Read More
Trump, company and family members sued by New York AG over alleged fraud scheme
New York Attorney General Tish James' wide-ranging civil lawsuit against the former president, the Trump Organization and three of his adult children accuses them of fraud and misrepresentation. She's also making a criminal referral to the Feds. → Read More
Adams condemns Texas governor for busing migrants to New York
Some 4,000 asylum seekers have sought refuge in city shelters since late May — an influx the mayor recently blamed for the city's failure to place newcomers in a timely fashion. → Read More
New York's lieutenant governor indicted in federal bribery case
Brian Benjamin is accused of conspiring to direct state funds to a real estate investor in exchange for illegal campaign contributions to a 2021 race in New York City. → Read More
New York is about to let noncitizens vote. It could reshape local politics forever.
About 800,000 green card holders and others authorized to work in the country will become eligible to vote for mayor, City Council and other local offices. → Read More
Adams: Vaccine rule blocking Kyrie Irving from home games is 'unfair'
Despite his criticism, Adams said he’s reluctant to make an exception for a star athlete because he doesn’t want to undermine the city’s pro-vaccine campaign. → Read More
How blood-and-guts headlines propelled Republicans in New York
In New York, voters consistently ranked crime among their top concerns in polls, while voters nationally did not. → Read More
De Blasio defends leaving $300K legal bill unpaid
The mayor has owed the money to the law firm Kramer, Levin, Naftalis and Frankel since 2017. → Read More
5 things to watch on Election Day in New York City
As voters head to the polls, the threat of the coronavirus continues to linger — and the next mayor will be grappling with its effects for years to come. → Read More
Sliwa ratchets up attacks on frontrunner Adams in final mayoral debate
Adams referred to Sliwa's comments as an example of his "clown-like actions.” → Read More
NYPD releases Adams' disciplinary records
According to documents released this week, Eric Adams was found guilty in a 2006 departmental trial on one charge of appearing on TV as a representative of the NYPD without authorization. → Read More
‘I like having the option:’ Voters hit the polls for an historic NYC election
As is often the case in New York City, residents had a variety of opinions Tuesday on the new system. → Read More
‘No one is gonna steal the election from me’: Echoes of 2020 in NYC mayor’s race
A racially-tinged battle has erupted over the process, with the leading candidate leveling accusations of voter disenfranchisement after two of his opponents formed a last-minute alliance to bolster their own campaigns. → Read More
As Wiley surges in mayor's race, her former City Hall colleagues give mixed reviews
Wiley has drawn renewed scrutiny of her time working for Mayor Bill de Blasio. → Read More
New Fontas poll puts Adams on top, followed by Yang and Garcia
The poll finds 18 percent of voters favor Adams, when including voters who say they are undecided but leaning toward a certain candidate. → Read More
Stringer hangs on, but left remains divided in NYC mayor's race
Some of Stringer’s defectors are regretting their decision as too hasty — especially as more conservative Democrats continue to dominate in the polls. → Read More
Stringer stays strong in NYC mayor's race after sexual harassment allegations
Former backers worry about splitting the progressive vote. → Read More
Council Member Chaim Deutsch pleads guilty to federal tax fraud
Deutsch failed to pay at least $82,076 in taxes on money he made from his real estate management company from 2013 to 2015. → Read More
Non-profits say de Blasio broke a litany of pandemic promises
The Human Services Council is releasing a scorecard detailing commitments where they say the city has fallen short of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s public pledges. → Read More
‘A mini-Trump’: New York mayoral candidates look to take down Yang
The New York City mayor’s race has grown more vicious in recent weeks. → Read More