New York City Mayor Eric Adams reached a deal with the City Council on a $115.9 billion budget, adding new funding for legal services for migrants and more money for early childhood education.The spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1,

Just a few months ago, it appeared unlikely that Mayor Eric Adams of New York, who was facing federal corruption charges, would be in a position to seek a second term.

NEW YORK -- New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade skeptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of a the Democratic primary.