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  Lagging in polls after an extraordinary deal with the Trump administration to drop corruption charges against him, mayor says he’ll run to represent the city’s “working class.”  This article originally appeared in The City.  By Katie Honan NEW YORK - Mayor Eric Adams will not run in the June Democratic primary for mayor, launching a long-shot independent run in the general election instead, he announced in a video released early Thursday. “I’m not a quitter, I’m a New Yorker,” he said in the six-minute clip posted to X . “Although I am still a Democrat, I’m announcing I will forgo the Democratic primary for mayor and appeal directly to New Yorkers as an independent candidate in the general election.” pic.twitter.com/tq4EZY5hxy — Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) April 3, 2025 The mayor, whose five-count federal indictment was officially tossed by a judge Wednesday after the Trump administration demanded it...

Examining Justice, Accountability By Jacob Oresky Manhattan Voice April 1, 2025 NEW YORK - The relentless pulse of New York City, a metropolis defined by its constant motion, carries a hidden cost: the persistent threat of car accidents. While the city invests in initiatives aimed at bolstering road safety, collisions remain a stark reality, leaving a trail of injured individuals and fractured families in their wake.  Understanding the multifaceted factors that contribute to these incidents, acknowledging their broader impact, and examining the often-complex path to justice are essential for fostering a safer urban environment. Despite dedicated efforts to curb traffic-related harm, car accidents in NYC continue to occur with unsettling regularity. What might be brushed off as a routine byproduct of big-city living often masks underlying issues of negligence and systemic vulnerabilities. Statistical snapsh...