Morgan McKay

New York

New York Political Reporter @FOX5NY II fmr: Politics Reporter for @CAPITALTONIGHT, @NXSTMediaGroup and @KBZK II Montana native II [email protected]

Articles

Trump administration pushes DOJ to investigate NY AG Letitia James

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Morgan McKay |Jacob Flanagan

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department for potential federal prosecution, alleging mortgage fraud. The claims include misrepresentation of primary residence and property details. James' office denies any wrongdoing, framing the move as politically motivated.
ICE returns to Rikers Island after Deputy Mayor's executive order

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Morgan McKay

New York City’s First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro has issued an executive order allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reopen an office on Rikers Island for the first time since 2014. What we know: First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro signed an executive order late Tuesday night permitting ICE to immediately return to Rikers Island.
ICE returns to Rikers Island for the first time in a decade

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Morgan McKay

The BriefICE is returning to Rikers Island for the first time since 2014 under a new executive order signed by NYC First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro. The executive order limits ICE's role to criminal cases only, with officials insisting it does not involve civil immigration enforcement or early removal of detainees.
Trump administration pulls $188M in migrant aid from NYC

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Morgan McKay

Hundreds of migrants sleep in line early on August 1, 2023, for placement at the Roosevelt Hotel intake center in New York. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) The Trump administration canceled $188 million in federal grants that were meant to reimburse New York City for sheltering migrants. Officials said the money was being spent on supporting illegal immigration, but the city's mayor vows to fight the clawback.
Former NY Gov. Cuomo names 3 mistakes made during his political career

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone |Morgan McKay

When launching his campaign bid for NYC mayor, Andrew Cuomo admitted that he'd made mistakes, but omitted details. On Thursday, FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay got the former New York governor to list three of his political blunders. For the first time in years, Cuomo took questions from the New York City Press Corps in Greenwich Village.
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds rally after entering NYC mayoral race

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Morgan McKay

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo officially jumped into the race for New York City mayor. On Sunday afternoon, Cuomo made his first campaign stop in Manhattan. What he's saying: In a 17-minute video posted to the social media platform X, Cuomo sought to reintroduce himself to a city he led as governor for 10 years before resigning amid numerous sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his handling of COVID-related nursing home deaths.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams takes first steps towards mayoral bid

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan |Morgan McKay

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has taken the first formal step toward joining the already crowded race for mayor. While she has yet to make an official announcement, Adams has filed paperwork to form a campaign committee and says she is seriously considering entering the Democratic primary. What we know: During a news conference on Thursday, Speaker Adams addressed speculation about her candidacy, stating that the city is in dire need of leadership.
Andrew Cuomo leads NYC mayoral poll as speculation grows over 2025 run

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Morgan McKay |Jacob Flanagan

A new poll shows former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a double-digit lead in the NYC mayoral race, significantly ahead of his competitors. While Cuomo has not officially entered the race, sources suggest his campaign may launch soon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams has dropped to third place, and progressive candidates like Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are gaining momentum.
Adams speaks out for the first time since Hochul's sanctions

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Adeja Crearer |Morgan McKay

Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams is speaking out for the first time since being sanctioned by Governor Kathy Hochul. In an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay, Adams addressed the latest on his criminal case fallout from Gracie Mansion. "I did nothing wrong. I didn't commit a crime. I'm not going to commit a crime so I don't have to look over my shoulders. I made it clear this was an overreach, overzealous prosecution," Adams said.
NYC Mayor Adams talks Biden, migrants in Tucker Carlson interview: 'The party left me'

Jan 23, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone |Morgan McKay

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing backlash following an hour-long interview with Tucker Carlson, where he criticized the Democratic Party for abandoning New Yorkers – also claiming the Biden administration urged him to stay silent about the city’s migrant crisis. What we know: In Tuesday's interview, Adams claimed the Democratic Party abandoned the working class. He also claimed the Biden administration told him to be silent about the migrant crisis.