Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign is being denied public matching funds for now as the Campaign Finance Board cites his criminal indictment and failure to meet program rules. Meanwhile, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams’ former top adviser, says she expects to be indicted by Christmas. Also, New York City teachers are calling for more support to meet the mayor’s literacy goals. Finally, New Jersey is fighting a private prison company in court as ICE seeks to expand detention centers in the state, raising concerns over conditions and oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Guardian reporter Jose Olivares, who has been following the story.

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Evening Roundup: Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Campaign Funding Withheld For Now, Ex-Adviser Braces for Indictment, Teachers Seek Literacy Support, and New Jersey Fights ICE Expansion

DEC 16, 20248 MIN
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Evening Roundup: Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Campaign Funding Withheld For Now, Ex-Adviser Braces for Indictment, Teachers Seek Literacy Support, and New Jersey Fights ICE Expansion

DEC 16, 20248 MIN

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Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign is being denied public matching funds for now as the Campaign Finance Board cites his criminal indictment and failure to meet program rules. Meanwhile, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams’ former top adviser, says she expects to be indicted by Christmas. Also, New York City teachers are calling for more support to meet the mayor’s literacy goals. Finally, New Jersey is fighting a private prison company in court as ICE seeks to expand detention centers in the state, raising concerns over conditions and oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Guardian reporter Jose Olivares, who has been following the story.