Maia Hibbett

1 week ago | gothamist.com | Brigid Bergin |Elizabeth Kim |Maia Hibbett

Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will vote in the Democratic mayoral primary this month, but one name won’t be on the ballot: Mayor Eric Adams. Adams’ decision to run as an independent is just one of the many developments in this consequential – and at times bizarre – election. Adams’ corruption scandal created a literal and figurative opening for challengers who want to make him the first incumbent mayor to lose re-election since David Dinkins.

2 months ago | gothamist.com | Maia Hibbett

Mayor Eric Adams celebrated a federal judge’s permanent dismissal of his corruption case on Wednesday by endorsing a book written by a far right loyalist of President Donald Trump now serving as FBI director. “God bless you, New York City. And God bless what we have accomplished,” Adams said in a public address. “When all that came at me, Jesus stepped in. And he uses who he uses, and New Yorkers stopped me all the time in trying to find the rationale behind this, and I found it in this book.

Feb 15, 2025 | gothamist.com | Maia Hibbett

New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Saturday that it was time for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign. The Westchester Democrat told the New York Post: “It’s probably time that he move aside,” referring to the mayor. Gothamist confirmed her comments with a spokesperson. Stewart-Cousins did not call on Gov.

Dec 13, 2024 | gothamist.com | Maia Hibbett

Mayor Eric Adams’ high-stakes meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar was brokered by a surprising celebrity: Dr. Phil.

Jun 18, 2024 | gothamist.com | Maia Hibbett

My cat Hector has thick skin. I mean this literally. He lived for an unknown number of years on the streets of Bushwick (or thereabouts), and as my vet explained, adult male cats develop a tough dermal layer if they go long enough before getting neutered. Sprouting from that thick skin is a soft, dense coat of orange fur. And every summer, the combo makes me wonder: Is he sweltering under there? The anxiety spikes when I have to leave him home alone. “Do I run the AC for a cat?” I wonder.