’60 Minutes’ chief quits amid pressure from Trump suit

’60 Minutes’ chief quits amid pressure from Trump suit

The top producer of “60 Minutes” quit Tuesday amid rising pressure stemming from a $20 billion lawsuit President Trump filed against CBS. Bill Owens, executive producer of the venerable Sunday night news magazine, suggested the show’s editorial independence has been whittled away as corporate parent Paramount seeks to make peace with Trump. “It has become … Read more

Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain MSG lawyer despite Oakley efforts

Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain MSG lawyer despite Oakley efforts

Mayor Adams’ first deputy mayor Randy Mastro can continue representing Madison Square Garden against a lawsuit brought by NBA legend Charles Oakley, a judge ruled Monday. The judge’s decision comes after Oakley tried to get the judge to disqualify the Adams administration official from defending the arena, arguing earlier this month Mastro’s continued representation of … Read more

Mayor Adams’ ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ ballot tagline points to election strategy

Mayor Adams’ ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’ ballot tagline points to election strategy

Mayor Adams, who announced that he would run for reelection as an independent, said Wednesday that his line on November’s mayoral general election will be “Safe Streets, Affordable City” — signaling his plans to make a viable case to New Yorkers for a second term. Adams, who is facing political fallout over his corruption indictment … Read more

Rudy Giuliani’s daughter blames Trump for dad’s demise in essay

Rudy Giuliani’s daughter blames Trump for dad’s demise in essay

The daughter of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani wrote about the sadness her father’s troubles have caused her in a Vanity Fair essay begging Americans not to put their trust in Donald Trump. “As Rudy Giuliani’s daughter, I’m unfortunately well-suited to remind Americans of just how calamitous being associated with Trump can be, even for those … Read more