Federal prosecutors have alleged new criminal conduct involving Mayor Eric Adams and his associates, adding to the historic bribery and corruption case against the New York City mayor. The stunning revelation was made in a court filing this week, in which Manhattan federal prosecutors said their ongoing investigation has uncovered further alleged crimes beyond those detailed in the indictment filed against Adams in September. “Although the Indictment and discovery provide Adams with more than sufficient information as to his alleged co-conspirators and aiders and abettors, law enforcement has continued to identify additional individuals involved in Adams’s conduct, and to uncover additional criminal conduct by Adams,” prosecutors wrote.

In response to New York City’s new congestion pricing tolls, Williamsburg, Boro Park and Flatbush Chaveirim have announced initiatives to reimburse volunteers for tolls incurred while responding to calls within Manhattan’s congestion pricing zone. The program allows volunteers to submit screenshots of their call details and toll charges via email, with reimbursements being processed monthly. This initiative comes amid widespread frustration over the city’s refusal to exempt emergency responders and critical volunteers from congestion fees. New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to charge drivers up to $27 daily to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, has drawn sharp criticism for its potential to financially strain volunteers and essential workers.

The suspect involved in Monday night’s gunpoint carjacking on Avenue R and East 18th Street has been apprehended, Flatbush Scoop reported. The arrest took place Tuesday night after an intensive manhunt. As YWN reported, the frightening incident began around 7:30 PM Monday when the suspect carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint on East 18th Street between Quentin Road and Avenue R. Shortly after, the stolen car was found crashed a few blocks away on East 16th Street. Following the crash, the suspect attempted two additional armed carjackings on East 15th and East 16th Streets, both of which were unsuccessful. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is wasting no time sharpening his attacks ahead of the Democratic primary — but his focus isn’t on the declared challengers already in the race. Instead, Adams has set his sights on former Governor Andrew Cuomo, a candidate who hasn’t even officially announced his intention to run. In an interview with Politico published Monday, Adams made it clear he’s prepared to hold Cuomo accountable for his past actions. “People who are running — they’re going to have to take claim for the stuff that they did when they were holding office,” Adams said. The mayor specifically pointed to Cuomo’s involvement in New York’s contentious bail reform, which Adams suggested would be a focal point of his campaign. “Who was there for the original bail reform?

MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber shrugged off mounting fears over subway crime Monday, dismissing the very real concerns of New Yorkers as little more than paranoia. As congestion pricing forces more commuters into the transit system, Lieber’s tone-deaf remarks during a Bloomberg Surveillance interview seemed to imply that the wave of recent violence is more psychological than factual. “Some of these high-profile incidents… have gotten in people’s heads and made the whole system feel unsafe,” Lieber remarked casually, as though a string of stabbings and a woman being burned alive in full view of horrified riders were mere figments of public imagination.

Newly released data from the New York Police Department (NYPD) reveals that antisemitic hate crimes have reached an unprecedented level in 2024, surpassing all other categories of hate crimes combined. The statistics paint a troubling picture, with 345 reported antisemitic incidents—marking a 7% increase from the previous year. According to the NYPD’s End of Year (EOY) 2024 report, anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for more than half of the city’s total hate crimes. This staggering figure far exceeded hate crimes targeting other groups, including Asian (35), Black (38), Muslim (43), and LGBTQ+ (78). In total, 641 hate crimes were reported across the city, with antisemitic incidents making up over 53% of the total.

A suspect is on the run after a series of attempted carjackings, including one successful armed carjacking that ended in a crash in Flatbush. The Flatbush Scoop reported that the incident began on East 18th Street between Quentin Road and Avenue R, where the suspect carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint. A short time later, the stolen car was found crashed a few blocks away on East 16th Street, also between Quentin Road and Avenue R. Following the crash, the suspect attempted two additional carjackings at gunpoint on East 15th and East 16th Streets. Both attempts were unsuccessful, and the suspect fled the scene. In response, NYPD Aviation has been deployed to assist in the search for the perpetrator.

A newly-formed advocacy group is spearheading a $7 million initiative to rally Jewish voters ahead of New York City’s municipal elections — with a particular focus on the pivotal mayoral race, the NY Post reported. The Jewish Voters Action Network (JVAN) aims to mobilize voters in 12 City Council districts with high Jewish populations to ensure strong turnout at the polls. Every City Council seat is on the ballot this year, alongside races for mayor, comptroller, and public advocate. A core part of JVAN’s strategy will center on encouraging independent and Republican Jewish voters to switch their party registration to Democrat in time for the city’s June 24 primary.

A man with a staggering 87 prior arrests was taken into custody early Sunday in connection with two violent subway stabbings. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Jamar Banks, was found carrying the “large knife” believed to have been used in the attacks. Banks, whose criminal history includes a long list of offenses and a background of mental illness, was apprehended by the NYPD Warrant Squad at the 219th Street station in The Bronx just after midnight. He was subsequently transported to the NYPD Transit Bureau District 2 in Manhattan. The weapon, described by officers as a large blade, matched the description of the knife used in two recent subway assaults.

The Far Rockaway community came together in a spirit of unity to welcome the new Commanding Officer of the 101st Precinct, Captain Ng. This significant event, organized by Aaron Zupnik, underscored the strong relationship between local law enforcement and the vibrant Jewish community it serves. The breakfast reception, held at Yeshiva Darchei Torah, was a testament to the collaboration and mutual respect between the precinct and community leaders. Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva of Darchei Torah, graciously hosted the event alongside Rabbi Eytan Feiner, the respected Rov of the White Shul. Joining the event was Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender, President of Achiezer, a key community organization that bridges gaps between individuals, families, and services.