N.Y. Today: Prosecutors Urge Judge Not to Dismiss Bribery Charge Against Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to drop one of five counts.

View in browser|nytimes.com October 19, 2024 Dave Sanders for The New York Times Prosecutors Urge Judge Not to Dismiss Bribery Charge Against Eric Adams Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to drop one of five counts against him and to discipline prosecutors, whom he has accused of improperly leaking information to the news media. By Hurubie Meko New York Man Who Brought Knife to Jan. 6 Riot Pleads Guilty to a Felony Christopher D. Finney was charged after federal investigators found images of him during a search of a "militia" group chat, prosecutors said. By Shayla Colon After Hush-Money Verdict, Trump Tried to Silence Stormy Daniels Again Donald J. Trump was convicted in May of covering up a hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels. Just two months later, his lawyer offered another deal for her silence. By Ben Protess and Maggie Haberman Mets and Yankees Fans Actually Getting Along? Say It Ain't So. Bitter rivals are suddenly paying each other compliments, at least until there's a Subway Series, if that happens. "It's weird," said the longtime Yankees announcer. By David Waldstein In Rare Move, Judge Changes Mind After 27 Years and Frees Brooklyn Man Judge Frederic Block said his ideas about punishment had evolved since he sentenced Walter Johnson to five life terms in 1997. At age 90, he decided to take action. By Corey Kilgannon 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