For readers in New York City, this page covers ethics violations, bribery, fraud by public figures and accountability failures. Reporting follows city officials, institutional oversight and the inquiries into public misconduct.
Court recordings reveal how a former buildings commissioner allegedly exerted influence to reopen a shuttered pizzeria.
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October 26, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Uses NYPD Gym for BasketballNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is holding private late-night basketball games at the NYPD Police Academy in Queens.
October 20, 2026
Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Faces Corruption TrialEric Ulrich is on trial in Manhattan for allegedly accepting over $150,000 in cash and gifts during his tenure.
October 11, 2026
Former City Councilman Linked to Pornography ProbeDan Halloran was detained by customs officials after returning from Cuba in 2025.
October 9, 2026
New York City DEP Completed Eight-Year ProbationThe New York City agency ended a lengthy federal probation period following multiple environmental violations.
October 7, 2026
New York City Council Addressed Pedicab Price GougingThe City Council is considering new regulations to curb price gouging and operator misconduct in the pedicab industry.
October 3, 2026
Prosecutors Sought Privileged Files in Bribery CaseFederal authorities filed a request to bypass attorney-client privilege in the bribery trial of a former mayoral aide.
October 1, 2026
Judge Dismissed Whistleblower Suit Against Liakas Law PCA federal court dismissed a False Claims Act lawsuit filed against a New York law firm.
September 30, 2026
Skeletal Remains Found Near LaGuardia AirportAuthorities discovered human remains along a border fence near the New York City airport on Tuesday evening.
September 24, 2026
NYC Councilmembers Sought Subpoenas for OfficialsCouncil members are demanding testimony after administration officials skipped hearings regarding private messaging apps.
September 22, 2026
Driver Placed Shame Sticker on DSNY VehicleA motorist affixed a neon-green parking violation warning to a city sanitation truck in protest of current enforcement.
Day to day, that means ethics investigations, contractor oversight, fraud allegations and the findings of accountability bodies. The reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Discrepancies between procurement rules and the actual delivery of services frequently drive the pace of coverage. Accountability failures and the subsequent investigations are the primary forces behind the stories here.
