Tag: deportation

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

Mayor Eric Adams speaking to the media at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…

‘We’ll stand up for all New Yorkers’: Mayor addresses ICE raids and Roosevelt Ave transformation at Corona town hall

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Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams hosted a town hall in Corona Wednesday evening as part of the mayor’s Talk with Eric Community Conversation Series, informing local residents that he hopes to speak to the Trump administration regarding its plans on deportation. Adams, along with Council Member Francisco Moya and several…