EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicNYC Mayor Adam’s Son is a Drill Rapper; Here’s What He Thinks About The Political pushbackAdams has previously suggested banning drill music from social media platforms.ByKalyn WomackPublishedJuly 29, 2022
Criminal JusticeCrimeCriminal JusticeCrimeIs This How NYC Mayor Eric Adams Will Respond When NYPD Kills Somebody?New York's ex-cop mayor advocated for a bodega worker's murder charge to be dropped.ByKeith ReedPublishedJuly 20, 2022
NewsLaw EnforcementNewsLaw EnforcementArizona Law Makes It Illegal To Record Police Within 8 FeetThe new law could result in misdemeanor charges for protestors who record at a close distance after one verbal…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJuly 11, 2022
NewsCriminal JusticeCrimeNewsCriminal JusticeCrime20-Year-Old Woman Executed in NYC, Mother Says the City Failed HerThe young woman had reported incidents of domestic abuse prior to her killing.ByKalyn WomackPublishedJuly 1, 2022
NewsCriminal JusticeNewsCriminal JusticeNYPD's Real-life Special Victims Unit Is Under investigationThe federal government is an investigating the NYPD’s Special Victims Division, alleging it may engage "in a pattern…ByJessica WashingtonPublishedJuly 1, 2022
NewsNewsEric Adams Says Giuliani Should Be Investigated for False Crime ReportThe former New York mayor claims that a grocery store worker assaulted him at a Staten Island supermarket last week.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJune 29, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLate Harlem Rapper Black Rob Honored with Street Name in HarlemThe Harlem rapper died more than a year ago at 53.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 10, 2022
Criminal JusticeLaw EnforcementCriminal JusticeLaw EnforcementNYC's Eric Adams Blames Everyone But Police For The Nation's Crime ProblemThe New York Mayor also stated that the criminal justice system is the "laughingstock of our entire country."ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 7, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicRemy Ma Celebrated With Street Sign on Bronx Walk of FameThe Bronx rapper was joined by Fat Joe and her husband, Papoose.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 16, 2022
NewsNewsAlleged Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank R. James Pleads Not Guilty on Terrorism ChargeFrank R. James, the accused subway shooter, faces life in prison if convicted.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 13, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGhostface Killah Receives His Own Day from NYC Mayor Eric AdamsIn New York City, May 9th will now be Ghostface Killah Day.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 12, 2022
NewsNewsAccused Brooklyn Subway Shooter Indicted on Two Federal Counts, Faces Maximum Life Sentence if ConvictedFrank R. James was indicted on one terror charge and one discharging a firearm.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 9, 2022
NewsNewsBronx Fire Survivors Are Still Struggling To RecoverResidents say New York City has yet to disperse the millions promised after they were displaced by the tragedy.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedMay 3, 2022
NewsNewsMayor Eric Adams Faces Heat for “End Gun Violence” Jacket at Met GalaMayor Adams tried to pull an AOC but the message did not translate so well.ByKalyn WomackPublishedMay 3, 2022
Beauty + StyleFashionBeauty + StyleFashion2022 Met Gala Attendees Dazzle on the Red CarpetThis year's gilded theme inspired some incredible--and offbeat--interpretations.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 2, 2022
NewsNewsNYC Mayor Eric Adams Pledges $171 M For Homeless ServicesThe funds will go towards drop-in centers, locations that don’t provide housing, but offer showers, meals,…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedApril 25, 2022
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessNYC Mayor and Comptroller Tell Wells Fargo to Do Right By Black Homeowners [UPDATED]The Root spoke exclusively with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about the city's decision to exclude the bank from…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 21, 2022
NewsNewsHate Crimes In New York Have Risen 76% Compared To The Same Period In 2021Incidents targeting Black and Jewish people, as well as sexual orientation have seen an increase.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedApril 18, 2022
NewsLaw EnforcementNewsLaw EnforcementNYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Rise in Crime is a ‘National Issue’ After Subway ShootingThe subway shooting left ten people shot and 29 people injured and Frank James was arrested and charged with a…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 18, 2022
NewsLaw EnforcementNewsLaw EnforcementMayor Eric Adams Responds to Criticisms on Gun Control PoliciesSome people say catching the Brooklyn subway shooter was not a win for the NYPD.ByKalyn WomackPublishedApril 15, 2022