N.Y. Today: Security Firm Linked to Top Adams Aide Won Millions in N.Y.C. Business

The company received a $154 million contract to provide "emergency fire watch services" to the New York City Housing Authority. The firm was once owned by the deputy mayor for public safety.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 21, 2024 Alamy Live News Via Ap/ALAMY, via Alamy Live News Via Ap Security Firm Linked to Top Adams Aide Won Millions in N.Y.C. Business The company received a $154 million contract to provide "emergency fire watch services" to the New York City Housing Authority. The firm was once owned by the deputy mayor for public safety. By Amy Julia Harris, William K. Rashbaum, Dana Rubinstein and Bianca Pallaro Man the U.S. Says Financed Hezbollah Admits Trying to Evade Sanctions Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to conspiring to violate Treasury Department prohibitions. By Colin Moynihan Former N.Y.C. Covid Czar Partied While Preaching Social Distancing In a hidden-camera video posted by a conservative podcaster, Dr. Jay K. Varma boasts about flouting the public health guidelines he insisted others follow. By Sarah Maslin Nir Jury Awards $116 Million to Family of Man Who Died in Helicopter Crash When an open-door tourist helicopter crashed into the East River, Trevor Cadigan, 26, and four other passengers were unable to escape from cumbersome safety harnesses. By Christopher Maag Can Young Chefs Save the New York Diner? Across New York City, younger chefs are tweaking the menus, prices and interiors of diners on the brink, but not too much else. By Luke Fortney 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. 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