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.

Four high-ranking former New York City police officials are accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of doling out ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams claimed the Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has the flaw of not apologizing, even though he must “maintain relationships with the international community.” ...

The NYPD under Mayor Eric Adams solicited bribes for promotions, falsified time cards, put unqualified pals in specialized ...

The mayor is touting his turn at City Hall as a public safety success. Four lawsuits filed Tuesday serve as a reminder his ...