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A Historic Moment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Federal Indictment

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In a shocking turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing a federal indictment and a possible 45 year prison sentence. This marks a historic moment as it’s a rare occurrence for a sitting mayor of such a prominent city to be indicted. The details of the indictment were just revealed, and the news has already sent ripples through the political landscape.

Historically, indictments of sitting mayors in NYC have been infrequent, with only a handful of cases in the city’s long history. This event could potentially have significant ramifications for the city’s governance and political future. As the legal proceedings unfold, the citizens of New York City will be closely watching how this situation develops and what it means for their city.

Potential ramifications of the indictment for the city’s governance and political future could include:

  • Political instability: The indictment could lead to a period of political instability, with potential power struggles and a loss of public trust in the city government.
  • Policy changes: Depending on the nature of the charges, the indictment could lead to a shift in policy priorities or a slowdown in decision-making.
  • Impact on future elections: The indictment could significantly impact future mayoral elections and the overall political landscape of the city.
  • Damage to the city’s reputation: The indictment could further tarnish the city’s reputation and affect its ability to attract businesses and investments.

    Mayor Adams’ response to the indictment is HERE.

    Eric Adams, a former police captain and Brooklyn borough president, was elected Mayor of New York City in 2021. He campaigned on a platform of public safety, economic recovery, and social justice, and has been a vocal advocate for police reform and addressing racial disparities. Adams, a Democrat, is known for his charismatic personality and outspoken style. Prior to his political career, he served in the New York City Transit Police and the New York City Police Department for over two decades.

    You can read the full grand jury indictment, United States of America v. Eric Adams, HERE.

    Experts Urge Investigation Into NYT Story of Hamas’ Sexual Violence on Oct. 7

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    More than 50 journalism professors are calling for an independent review of the debunked NYT story “Screams Without Words.” 

    According to the independent investigative journalism publication, Consortium News, “The professors, many of whom worked as full-time journalists before turning to academia, wrote to Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger, executive editor Joe Kahn, and international editor Philip Pan, calling for a “thorough and independent review” into the article “Screams Without Words: Sexual Violence on Oct. 7.”

    It is being reported that the letter is urging the newspaper to form a commission made up of journalism experts to examine the “reporting, editing, and publishing processes” for the story.

    The National is also reporting that the “lengthy investigative story “‘Screams Without Words’: Sexual Violence on Oct 7”, which was published in December under the byline of international correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman and two freelancers, detailed how Hamas used sexual assault during the attacks.” The full report can be found HERE. 

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    Open letter to President Biden: we call for a ceasefire now

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    , , , Ben Lerner,  and others

    We are a group of Jewish American writers, artists and academics. We oppose what the Israeli government is doing with US assistance

    President Joe Biden:

    We are a group of Jewish American writers, artists and academics. Being Jewish means different things to all of us, but we all have at least one Jewish parent, which means we could move to Israel and qualify for Israeli citizenship.

    We condemn attacks on Israeli and Palestinian civilians. We believe it is possible and in fact necessary to condemn Hamas’ actions and acknowledge the historical and ongoing oppression of the Palestinians. We believe it is possible and necessary to condemn Hamas’ attack and take a stand against the collective punishment of Gazans that is unfolding and accelerating as we write.

    Cutting off resources to more than 2 million people, demanding families flee their homes in the north, indiscriminately bombing a trapped population – these are war crimes and indefensible actions. And yet the United States government is offering “moral” and material support for the dehumanization and murder of innocent Gazans. We write to publicly declare our opposition to what the Israeli government is doing with American assistance. We call on the US government to seek an immediate ceasefire and to use our resources towards providing aid ensuring the safe return of hostages and building a diplomatic path towards peace.

    As Jews, as Americans, we will be made to feel a sense of safety in our communities, and in the world, not by unequivocal US support for Israel, but by our government’s insistence on the universal human rights that so many of us take for granted.

    Timo Andres

    Annie Baker

    Timo Andres

    Annie Baker

    Susan Bernofsky

    Judith Butler

    Michael Chabon

    Deborah Eisenberg

    Madeleine George

    Masha Gessen

    Francisco Goldman

    Andre Gregory

    Nan Goldin

    Alena Graedon

    Amy Herzog

    Marianne Hirsch

    Gabriel Kahane

    Cindy Klein

    David Klion

    Lisa Kron

    Rachel Kushner

    Tony Kushner

    Ben Lerner

    Jonathan Lethem

    Sam Lipsyte

    Zachary Lockman

    Kenneth Lonergan

    Andrew Marantz

    Ben Marcus

    David Naimon

    Benjamin Nugent

    Howard Rodman

    Dana Sachs

    Ira Sachs

    Lynne Sachs

    James Schamus

    Adam Shatz

    Wallace Shawn

    Leo Spitzer

    V (formerly known as Eve Ensler)

    Paula Vogel

    Ayelet Waldman

    Laura Wexler

    Hannah Zeavin