Month: May 2023
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New York – Mayor Adams to Honor 140th Anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge with Revitalized Public Space in Chinatown Under Bridge
“The Arches” Will Open May 24 Next to Former Site of “Brooklyn Banks,” Part of Broader Effort to Improve Public Space in Chinatown and Across Lower Manhattan Delivers on Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda,” Part of $375 Million Investment in Vibrant New Public Spaces in All Five Boroughs NEW YORK – New York City…
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NYC. Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks at CUNY School of Law’s Graduation
Mayor Eric Adams: You know, as I join here today, and I watch some of our graduates voicing their desire of peaceful protests, here’s my question that I ask all of you, a question I’ve been asking throughout the entire year. There’s a tribe in Africa called the Maasai Tribe. It doesn’t greet each other by…
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Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…
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Mayor Eric Adams Holds Public Hearing for Intros. 273-B and 891-A and Signs Intro. 273-B
Mayor Eric Adams holds a public hearing for Intro. 273-B, which would provide training for New York City Police Department officers on interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and Intro. 891-A, which would allow charitable organizations to conduct games of chance at professional sporting venues, and sign Intro. 273-B into law. Blue Room City…
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My apology, Mr. Crane. I will do push-ups for you. Push them out, sir. We’ll give you seven seconds back. All right, thank you, Secretary Mayarkas, for appearing before our committee. I know it’s been a tough day for you. I want to start my comments by looking at the causation of this crisis at…
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Records Show Climate Envoy John Kerry’s Office Employs 45 People
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that a Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit forced the release of an organizational chart from the U.S. State Department Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, which shows that the office employs at least 45 people. Judicial Watch uncovered the record thanks to a FOIA lawsuit filed in…
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New Yorkers Hail Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announcement of “New York City Reads” Campaign
The “New York City Reads” campaign was launched by Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks to boost student literacy in the city 1. The campaign aims to implement evidence-based, custom-tailored reading and math curricula, coupled with comprehensive support for teachers and families 2. It is a historic curriculum shift in the largest public school system in the country…
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Have On My Phone…’: Andy Biggs Clashes With Democrats About ‘Busloads’ Of Migrants In Hearing
At today’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) debated legislation with Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).Andrew Steven Biggs is an American attorney and politician who represents Arizona’s 5th congressional district the United States House of Representatives. Wikipedia Jerrold Lewis Nadler is an American lawyer and politician who since 2023 has served as the U.S. representative…
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Will American taxpayers’ money be used to teach illegal aliens how to occupy the U.S. in accordance with American laws?
Alejandro Mayorkas (7th United States Secretary of Homeland Security) Blames Congress For ‘Broken Immigration System’ As Title 42 Ends…. Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is an American lawyer and politician who has been serving as the seventh United States Secretary of Homeland Security since February 2, 2021. WikipediaVideo FORBES breaking newsBig New York US News BigNY.com – Midtown Tribune…
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, City Planning Director Garodnick Unveil Planning Framework to Guide Continued Revitalization of Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene as Vibrant, 24/7 Neighborhoods
“Eds and Meds” Framework Outline Strategies to Promote Inclusive Growth, Family-Sustaining Jobs, Affordable Housing, High-Quality Public Spaces for Brooklyn’s Largest Economic Hub Framework Builds on “New” New York Action Plan Recommendations to Reimagine Commercial Districts, Create Inclusive Growth New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP)…
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Press Briefing by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre May 8 2023
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Happy Monday. Let’s get straight to it. Good afternoon. Today is Monday, May 8th. That mean it is the 128th day of 2023. And yesterday, according to leading accounts, we witnessed the 201st mass shooting in this country this year. That means we are averaging more than one a day. …
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President Biden Hosts a Screening of “American Born Chinese” in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month
President Joe Biden expressed his support for Hollywood’s striking writers during a White House screening of the upcoming streaming series “American Born Chinese.” He called for a “fair deal” for the writers and made his first public comments on the strike, which had been ongoing for one week at the time of his remarks. The…
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Official Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Allen, Texas – 46th president of the United States threatens to bankrupt American arms manufacturers?
Eight Americans — including children — were killed yesterday in the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation. Jill and I are praying for their families and for others critically injured, and we are grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and courageously to save lives. Federal, state, and local law enforcement…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval on May 7 in Saudi Arabia to advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected…
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Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks Holds Briefing on Public Safety in New York City
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks Holds Briefing on Public Safety in New York City City Hall, Blue Room Manhattan, New York May 5, 2023 More information on NYC.comBig New York News on BigNY.com – Midtown Tribune news –
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NYC Mayor Adams, NYCHA Establish Public Housing Preservation Trust Board, Appoint Six Members
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Interim CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt today announced six appointments to the newly established board of the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. Following the publication of final voting procedures for the Trust last December, the formation of the board marks another key milestone, which…
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Statement from President Biden on Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent crises…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key Infrastructure Funding to Electrify Ports
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is making America’s ports safer and more reliable, strengthening our supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, improving air quality and public health, and building a zero-emissions shipping future America’s ports play a central role in our supply chains and affordable goods movement, are important providers of good jobs, and are…
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Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Reception in Honor of Older Americans Month
During the reception held in honor of Older Americans Month at Gracie Mansion, attendees expressed the importance of providing resources and facilities for seniors. They emphasized that seniors are the backbone of the city, and that they have laid the foundation for everything that makes New York City great. The attendees also spoke about the…
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Mayor Eric Adams Makes Small Business Announcement – New NYC Small Business Month
Mayor Eric Adams Makes Small Business Announcement –New York City Mayor says our city doesn’t have enough small business week – that we need a small business month in New York City.Question – why doesn’t the mayor declare all 12 months in New York City to be a citywide celebration of small business.Leidylicious Cakes 110-66…