NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Law Enforcement Unions Back Mayor Adams, Mosquito Surge in the City, Subway Theft in Queens, and How the MTA is Responding to Recent Rainfall
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Jul 18, 2025 Law enforcement unions are rallying behind Mayor Adams' reelection, emphasizing results in public safety. Meanwhile, NYC is grappling with a mosquito surge due to unusual summer weather. In a quirky twist, a woman took a subway joyride in Queens, raising eyebrows about transit security. Heavy rains have caused flooding issues that challenge the city's aging infrastructure, while the controversial removal of a bike lane in Williamsburg stirs political tensions. Lastly, the redesign of Queens bus routes promises to enhance connectivity for underserved neighborhoods.
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Unions Back Mayor Adams
- Law enforcement unions endorse Mayor Adams' re-election due to his public safety track record.
- They differentiate action taken from mere public safety plans by other candidates.
Mosquito Surge This Summer
- Hot, humid, and wet weather has increased mosquitoes citywide this summer.
- Nonetheless, mosquito-borne illnesses remain low despite growing populations.
Subway Joyride Incident
- A woman joyrode a parked N train in Queens by breaking in and driving it one stop.
- Police do not know her identity or how she accessed the locked train.