Public Safety

The DOI has since identified corruption vulnerabilities in the inspection process and recommended several reforms.

Prosecutors said Lamor Whitehead, a self-described mentee of Mayor Eric Adams, claimed he could get favorable treatment from the mayor.

Drivers parked or double parked at bus stops will receive written warnings for the next 60 days. Then the $50 fines kick in.

Prosecutors say he used his political and business influence to help strong-arm $1.1 billion in tax breaks for companies tied to his family.

Adams and other city officials urged residents to plan for extreme heat and check on vulnerable neighbors.

A third man is recovering from his injuries, according to police officials.

Police have neither identified a suspect nor made any arrests in connection with the incident, which marks the second consecutive year that the monument's flags have been vandalized during Pride month.

Samaria Lopez, 22, was arrested Friday.

Prosecutors allege that the converted school bus, dubbed the “Green Empress,” was used as an illegal mobile smoke shop.

The governor said “people should not be able to hide behind a mask to commit crimes,” but later added that she wanted to make certain exemptions.