It’s not unusual for a high-profile defendant to ask the Justice Department under a new administration to take a fresh look at a case.

Simon has become the second dog mayor of New York City. He was sworn in outside City Hall in downtown Manhattan.

Mr. Adams and former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo have both been popular with Black voters, setting up a potential showdown that could decide the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch introduced new initiatives to improve NYC safety, focusing on low-level crimes and subway infractions.