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UPDATE Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery by Foreign Entities Going Back Almost a Decade

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged by federal prosecutors on Thursday, Sept. 26, with bribery, including from foreign business people and at least one Turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him. According to the indictment unsealed on Thursday morning, Adams, a former Brooklyn borough president, sought and accepted valuable benefits, including luxury international travel, in exchange for favors including pressuring the New York City Fire Department to facilitate the opening of a foreign government’s Manhattan skyscraper that had not passed a fire inspection.

Mayor Eric Adams Calls Anticipated Charges in Federal Investigation “False”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
After addressing calls on Wednesday, Sept. 25, for his resignation amid the political fallout stemming from a slew of recent resignations by several high profile officials in his administration, including the health commissioner and the schools commissioner earlier this week, The New York Times reported Wednesday evening that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation. The indictment makes Adams the first sitting mayor of New York City to face criminal charges. 

Former Bronx Assemblyman is CEO of Newly Launched New York Apartment Association

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Apartment Association (NYAA) officially launched in early September, led by former New York Assemblyman for A.D. 85 Kenny Burgos, who will serve as the organization’s CEO. According to its website, NYAA is the largest trade organization representing private multifamily building owners in the country. “NYAA will promote responsible housing policies to preserve affordable housing for future generations of New Yorkers, and represents the vital role these buildings serve in New York’s city and state economy,” an extract from the launch announcement read. 

Norwood: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable at 3056 Decatur Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable at 3056 Decatur Avenue, a four-story residential building in the Norwood section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Node Architecture, Engineering, Consulting, and developed by Zef Perperpaj, the structure will yield nine residential units.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New, Four-Story Building at 54 Clinton Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, four-story residential building at 54 Clinton Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Grand Avenue and Aqueduct Avenue East, the lot is a 6-minute walk from the 183rd Street subway station, served by the 4 train. Alfred Cejku of 2A Mechanical Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.