Emma G. Fitzsimmons (@emmagf) 's Twitter Profile
Emma G. Fitzsimmons

@emmagf

City Hall Bureau Chief for @nytimes. Texan, subway enthusiast & mom of two boys. [email protected]

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linkhttp://www.nytimes.com/by/emma-g-fitzsimmons calendar_today26-09-2008 04:35:30

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New York is taking steps to put itself on the path to become the first major American city to offer universal child care to new parents, as child care costs continue to rise nationwide. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0


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.New York City Council issues a blistering response over mayoral veto of Bally’s - saying the mayors unethical conduct is well documented and he has no credibility

.<a href="/NYCCouncil/">New York City Council</a> issues a blistering response over mayoral veto of Bally’s - saying the mayors unethical conduct is well documented and he has no credibility
Mayor Eric Adams (@nycmayor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night, I again sat down with Police Officer Islam’s family and heard a number of stories about him and how the values they instilled in their son made him the hero he was. I pray for their peace, and I hope the strength of their family bond brings comfort and healing in the

Last night, I again sat down with Police Officer Islam’s family and heard a number of stories about him and how the values they instilled in their son made him the hero he was.

I pray for their peace, and I hope the strength of their family bond brings comfort and healing in the
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The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense. As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.* This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. NYC has issued

The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense.

As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.*

This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC.  Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc.

NYC has issued
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Zohran Mamdani told reporters yesterday that he flew back on a commercial flight in economy on his original return itinerary. There are no direct flights from Uganda to NYC and he likely took a connecting flight.

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NEWS: The percentage of specialized high school seats going to Black and Hispanic students this year declined from 2024. 3% of seats at specialized schools went to Black students, down from 4.5%. And 6.9% of seats went to Hispanic students, down from 7.6%. Story to come shortly

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Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign submitted faked and fraudulently obtained petition signatures in his effort to secure a spot on the November ballot as an independent candidate, a Gothamist investigation has found. w David Brand and Brigid Bergin gothamist.com/news/forged-si


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“That’s not my signature ... It’s not even spelled correctly" “I’m beyond angry" “That sucks, whoever did that" We found dozens of people who say they never signed petitions for Mayor Adams' independent bid ... but whose supposed signatures nevertheless appear on the docs

“That’s not my signature ... It’s not even spelled correctly"

“I’m beyond angry"

“That sucks, whoever did that"

We found dozens of people who say they never signed petitions for Mayor Adams' independent bid ... but whose supposed signatures nevertheless appear on the docs
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"The number of Bangladeshi Americans who have flocked to the Police Department’s ranks has exploded, marking the latest chapter in the long story of immigrant groups who have found a home... in the nation’s largest police department." via Maia Coleman: nytimes.com/2025/08/01/nyr


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Mayor Eric Adams announces that his administration has “created, preserved or planned about 426,800 homes.” That includes the units expected under the City of Yes rezoning. This is a central part of his pitch for a second term: public safety and housing.

Mayor Eric Adams announces that his administration has “created, preserved or planned about 426,800 homes.” That includes the units expected under the City of Yes rezoning. This is a central part of his pitch for a second term: public safety and housing.
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.Mayor Eric Adams responding to reporting he forged signatures on his petitions to get on the November ballot including having signatures from dead people.

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On her fourth try in three years, Nubia Ashley was one official step away from opening a licensed cannabis dispensary in New York. Then, the state said it had made an error and she'd have to move. Now, she has no good options to save her dream. My latest: nytimes.com/2025/08/02/nyr


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“For some people, the beret is a defining issue,” Mr. Sliwa said, volunteering that it could evoke a certain Che Guevara-style revolutionary look. “Guys and gals, I get it. If taking my red beret off will help you just to listen to me, no problem.” nytimes.com/2025/08/03/nyr


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🚹 These 11 library branches are getting Sunday service starting in September after the City Council made it a priority during budget negotiations:

🚹 These 11 library branches are getting Sunday service starting in September after the City Council made it a priority during budget negotiations: