Adams investigation could be next big case for U.S. Attorney Damian Williams

Plus: Is 2024 the year of the casino in NYC? [FORWARD TO A FRIEND]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [DONATE]( [WNYC Politics Brief] [U.S. Attorney Damian Williams' record shows how he may handle the Adams campaign investigation]( U.S. Attorney Damian Williams already has a reputation of unflinchingly pursuing corruption cases among the region's most powerful officials. And Williams' next major corruption case could very well be the one against Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign. While neither Adams nor members of his campaign have been charged with a crime, a federal probe against them seems to be ramping up. Some legal experts think it could be next on Williams' docket in an office known for taking on ambitious, career-setting cases against Wall Street, Albany, organized crime and acts of terrorism. Gothamist spoke to five attorneys who have worked alongside or against Williams, and found three cases they said provide insight into how he might approach the Adams investigation. [Read more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗳️ --------------------------------------------------------------- More politics stories to know this week Here’s what’s going on in New York City as 2024 begins: Casinos. With three casino licenses up for grabs, and two likely already accounted for, billionaires, real estate developers and the world’s biggest gaming companies are all bidding on the third with a range of location options, from Throgs Neck to Coney Island. [Read more.]( Public schools. In the new year, state lawmakers will once again tackle the thorny question of whether New York City’s mayor can maintain control of the public school system. [Read more.]( Raids on bars and clubs. Mayor Adams said the city is ditching a late-night raid strategy that disproportionately targeted bars and clubs in neighborhoods predominantly home to people of color. [Read more.]( Here’s what’s up in Albany as 2024 begins: Housing. Last year was supposed to be the year Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York state lawmakers tackled the housing crisis. This year, they’ll try again. [Read more.]( Gun safety. The Democratic-controlled state Legislature continues to search for ways to regulate a firearms industry the U.S. Congress has largely steered clear of for years. [Read more.]( Food costs. New York state enrolled in a new federal program that will provide low-income families with $40 per child monthly during the summer to help with food costs. [Read more.]( Electronics repairs. The state’s new “right-to-repair” law is now in effect and requires electronics manufacturers to give consumers and independent shops access to the same parts, tools and manuals used by officially authorized repair shops. [Read more.]( Campaign financing. Gov. Hochul vetoed a bill that would have altered the state’s brand new system for publicly financing political campaigns. [Read more.]( LLCs. New York will create a database that will identify the names of owners of many limited liability companies within the state for the first time. But the public won’t be able to access it. [Read more.]( What’s new for New Jersey in 2024: Gym memberships. There’s good news for New Jerseyans who plan on joining gyms this week— once the enthusiasm that comes with New Year’s resolutions wears off, it could be easier to cancel your membership. [Read more.]( Birth control. People in New Jersey will be able to purchase birth control pills without prescriptions under a law taking effect this year. [Read more.]( Affordable housing. New Jersey Democrats are racing to pass a bill that would overhaul how the state makes towns responsible for accommodating affordable housing. [Read more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗳️ --------------------------------------------------------------- [the logo for the Brian Lehrer daily politics podcast]( [End-Of-Year News Quiz: Have You Been Paying Attention In 2023?]( How well did you pay attention to the news in 2023? [LISTEN]( Support WNYC + Gothamist Make a donation to support local, independent journalism. Your contributions are our largest source of funding and pays for essential political coverage and more. [DONATE]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [WNYC]( [WQXR]( [NJPR]( [GOTHAMIST]( [WNYC STUDIOS]( [THE GREENE SPACE]( Copyright © New York Public Radio. 160 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 All rights reserved. [Terms of Use.]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list