N.Y. Today: Left-Leaning Democrats Meet in Secret to Find a Challenger to Eric Adams

A group of progressives held an early strategy meeting on Staten Island.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 5, 2023 Dave Sanders for The New York Times Left-Leaning Democrats Meet in Secret to Find a Challenger to Eric Adams A group of progressives held an early strategy meeting on Staten Island to discuss how they might defeat Mr. Adams in 2025. It won't be easy. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons, Nicholas Fandos and Jeffery C. Mays New Commissioner Forces at Least Four Top Cops to Retire From N.Y.P.D. The resignations include Chief James Essig, the head of detectives, and Chief Kim Royster, who headed transportation. By Maria Cramer and William K. Rashbaum Dancer Stabbed to Death Was a Shy Boy Turned Proud, Exuberant Man O'Shae Sibley was determined to succeed in New York, where he had joined a community of artists and performers who pushed him to strive. By Maria Cramer and Wesley Parnell Prosecutors Identify Human Remains Found in 2011 Near Gilgo Beach The skull belonged to Karen Vergata, who had disappeared in 1996. Other parts of her body had been found on Fire Island years before. By Maria Cramer and Nate Schweber YouTube Streamer Faces Riot Charge After Union Square Park Erupts in Chaos Thousands of people descended on the Manhattan park after Kai Cenat, a popular YouTube and Twitch streamer, promised to hand out free game consoles. By Ed Shanahan and Wesley Parnell Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018