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A New York Daily News edition dated Tuesday, October 20, 2026 highlights allegations of corruption tied to Mayor Eric Adams’ Buildings leadership, reporting that Eric Ulrich’s bribery trial began Monday. Separate local reporting describes vandalism that damaged OMNY turnstiles and devices in Brooklyn, presenting details about the incident, posted claims, privacy concerns tied to fare systems, and the cost of replacement. The issue also announces an expansion of free childcare for 2-year-olds under the city’s 2-K program.

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SPORTS FINAL

Power, Greed and Betrayal

OMNY turnstiles vandalism in Brooklyn

New York 2-K free childcare expansion

$[3.00-NYDailyNews.com](3.00-NYDailyNews.com) SPORTS FINAL Tuesday, October 20, 2026 NEW YORK’S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER POWER, GREED AND The bribery trial for Eric Ulrich, who served asthe head of the Dept. of Buildings under Mayor Eric Adams, began Monday. WITH BARRY WILLIAMS/NYDN SEE PAGES 14-15 BETRAYAL Corruptiontrialexposesallegedschemes ofMayorAdams’BuildingChiefEricUlrich 108 YEARS BOLD | EXECUTIVE EDITOR
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FAQs

What bribery case is reported as starting Monday?

The issue states that the bribery trial for Eric Ulrich, formerly head of the Department of Buildings under Mayor Eric Adams, began Monday.

What happened to OMNY readers at a Brooklyn subway station?

Cops are investigating vandals who used a drill to damage OMNY readers at the Church Ave. station on the B/Q trains in Flatbush, and a video is described as showing the incident.

What new announcement was made about the 2-K childcare program?

Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul announced an expansion of free childcare for 2-year-olds by adding 10,000 seats, bringing the program to more New York City school districts next school year.

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