N.Y. Today: Inside the Campaign Finance Program Eric Adams Is Accused of Defrauding

The New York City mayor, who is fighting corruption charges, is accused of taking part in a "straw donor" scheme. His latest fund-raising totals are set to be released Friday.

View in browser|nytimes.com October 12, 2024 Hilary Swift for The New York Times Inside the Campaign Finance Program Eric Adams Is Accused of Defrauding The New York City mayor, who is fighting corruption charges, is accused of taking part in a "straw donor" scheme. His latest fund-raising totals are set to be released Friday. By Bianca Pallaro Salman Rushdie Will Testify at Trial of Man Accused of Stabbing Him Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with an attack in western New York that left the author blind in one eye. By Lola Fadulu and Dan Higgins A Democratic Boss Is in Prison. He Still Has 2 Public School Jobs. The Democratic chairman of Hillside, N.J., is serving a six-month prison term. He got an $80,000 teaching job in the township after pleading guilty to tax fraud. By Tracey Tully Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Vandalizing Rutgers Islamic Center Officials said the man caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to religious artifacts after breaking into the New Jersey university's Center for Islamic Life in April. By Lola Fadulu With 100-Foot-Wide Trump Sign, a Sticker Company Dives Into Politics The chief executive of Sticker Mule in Amsterdam, N.Y., set off a debate by displaying his support for Donald J. Trump in a massive sign atop the company's headquarters. By Stefanos Chen A Rare Sighting of Northern Lights Entrances Viewers in New York Area The aurora borealis, which transformed the sky with startling streaks of pink and purple, arose from a magnetic storm. By Christopher Maag and Tim Balk 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