A Primer on Primaries for New Yorkers

Should they be open or closed? In even years or odd? The mayor’s charter revision panel is considering shaking up the city’s voting system.

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Mayor and Police Chiefs Let Corruption Fester at N.Y.P.D., Suits Charge

The lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000.

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If Adams Is Cleared, Other Inquiries in His Orbit Would Face Uncertainty

The dropping of federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams could affect criminal investigations involving his associates in different ways, or not at all.

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Jessica Tisch Tries to Tame the N.Y.P.D. After a Period of Tumult

Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch is shaking up the Police Department after some of its former leaders, elevated by Mayor Eric Adams, came under scrutiny by federal investigators.

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They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.

Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.

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