Mayors Missed Deadline for Racial Equity Plan | New York City News

A state Supreme Court judge just ruled that both Mayor Mamdani and his predecessor, Eric Adams, violated the law by failing to meet deadlines for a mandatory racial equity plan—passed by voters in 2022. The ruling empowers CORE, the city’s racial equity commission, to hire outside legal counsel at city expense, turning this from a political issue into a legal obligation. Though a draft was released in April, the final version remains missing—a delay that now carries legal consequences. This decision sets a precedent: administrations can no longer ignore this critical work, as the law demands accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bba6ac431a6c8a5