A federal judge has denied Mayor Eric Adams’ request to dismiss a bribery charge in his five-count indictment, ruling it’s up to a jury to decide if he broke the law. Meanwhile, more than 30,000 CUNY faculty and staff could see raises and bonuses under a new agreement awaiting union approval. Also, Bryant Park’s Winter Village is sparking fierce debate online as some New Yorkers call it a “tourist-filled nightmare.” Finally, the city’s real estate lobby is suing to block a ruling that shifts broker fee costs onto landlords. WNYC’s David Brand has the latest.

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Evening Roundup: Judge Denies Mayor Adams’ Bribery Dismissal Request, CUNY Pay Up for Vote, Domestic Violence Transfer Delays, Winter Village Debate, and Real Estate Lobby Fights Broker Fee Ban

DEC 17, 20247 MIN
NYC NOW

Evening Roundup: Judge Denies Mayor Adams’ Bribery Dismissal Request, CUNY Pay Up for Vote, Domestic Violence Transfer Delays, Winter Village Debate, and Real Estate Lobby Fights Broker Fee Ban

DEC 17, 20247 MIN

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A federal judge has denied Mayor Eric Adams’ request to dismiss a bribery charge in his five-count indictment, ruling it’s up to a jury to decide if he broke the law. Meanwhile, more than 30,000 CUNY faculty and staff could see raises and bonuses under a new agreement awaiting union approval. Also, Bryant Park’s Winter Village is sparking fierce debate online as some New Yorkers call it a “tourist-filled nightmare.” Finally, the city’s real estate lobby is suing to block a ruling that shifts broker fee costs onto landlords. WNYC’s David Brand has the latest.