Adam Schrader

Adam Schrader is the founder of Urgent Matter and a longtime crime and politics reporter. His work has appeared in Artnet News, The Art Newspaper, the New York Post, the New York Daily News, and United Press International.

Location New York

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Adam Schrader's Work 569 Articles

Law and Crime - Feb 02, 2026 Leon Black was investigated for sexual abuse claims, Epstein files show

Investigative correspondence, diary excerpts, and internal assessments appear in newly released Epstein case files.

by Adam Schrader

Government and Cultural Heritage - Feb 02, 2026 Trump announces closure of Kennedy Center for two years for ‘complete rebuilding’

The news comes after a string of high-profile cancellations, most recently from composer Philip Glass.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Feb 02, 2026 FBI received unverified tips involving Les Wexner, Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein is pictured in his 2013 Florida Department of Law Enforcement mughsot.

Newly released FBI files show agents moved to subpoena Les Wexner in 2019 and recorded a series of unverified tips linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

by Adam Schrader

Market and Money - Jan 30, 2026 Fast-growing arts nonprofit AAAAH plans newspaper purchase, interactive map of Asian culture in NYC

Attendees enter an AAAAH Weekend event in New York City

A collobration for a Lunar New Year event with the Asia Society has been postponed to the fall.

by Adam Schrader

Market and Money - Jan 29, 2026 London’s Natural History Museum website crashes over Pokémon sales

Pokémon mascots Pikachu and Eevee stand inside London’s Natural History Museum during a Pokémon pop-up shop collaboration.

Such collaborations are increasingly being sought after by museums as gift shops become a growing source of earned income.

by Adam Schrader

Government and Cultural Heritage - Jan 29, 2026 Libya signals crackdown on sale, melting of traditional silver heritage items

Amazigh silver cuff bracelet with turquoise and coral stones, a traditional North African jewelry style often linked to cultural heritage.

Silver prices climbed to an all-time high of $120.46 an ounce on Thursday.

by Adam Schrader

Government and Cultural Heritage - Jan 29, 2026 Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro takes wide swing at Trump admin in slavery exhibit removal brief

Philadelphia sued the Trump administration Thursday after learning an exhibit referencing slavery was removed from President’s House.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Jan 29, 2026 New director takes helm of São Paulo library where thieves stole works by Matisse

Luiza Helena Thesin was named director of the Mário de Andrade Library.

by Adam Schrader