Month: July 2023

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Permits As of July 2023, members of the public may apply for permits authorizing take-offs and landings of unmanned aircraft (UA), or drones, throughout New York City. The NYPD, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT), reviews these permit applications and either approves or disapproves them. A permit is required in…

New York City, with its diverse neighborhoods and rich history, is home to countless buildings, some dating back to the early 20th century. While these structures exude charm and character, they may also harbor a hidden danger: lead paint. To ensure the safety of residents, especially in areas like Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and…

WHEREAS, although the City, state, and federal governments have rescinded various public health-related measures responding to COVID-19, the City has yet to fully recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, as of June 2023, the City’s unemployment rate is 5.4%, higher than the national rate of 3.7%, and higher than City’s unemployment rate of…

New York City Hall WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now…

Vice President Harris visits Coppin State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland, on final day of Investing in America tour to announce historic investment to capitalize a national-scale clean energy financing network and provide unprecedented support for underserved communities To close-out the Biden-Harris Administration’s second Investing in America tour and highlight the impact of Bidenomics…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the return of the “Rise Up NYC” concert series, which will provide New Yorkers with eight free community concerts that will be performed across all five boroughs this summer. The highly anticipated concert series returns for its second season and encourages New Yorkers to explore all corners of…

At Least 41 Freelancers Will Receive More Than $275,000 in Restitution, Double Amount They Were Owed NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced an agreement with L’Officiel USA, a media…

Bianca Peters: All right. It has been a busy summer so far in New York City and for Mayor Eric Adams. Migrants continue to arrive over 53,000 asylum seekers now in the city’s care with shelters at capacity. And the mayor struggling to find housing for them. Rosanna Scotto: On the issue of crime, recent stats show…

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Mr. Mayor, good to see you. How are you? Good morning everyone. My name is Ana Almanzar. I…

Vilnius, Lithuania 7:51 P.M. EEST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Lithuania!  (Applause.)  As my mother would say, “God love ya.”  No seats.  Holy mackerel.  (Laughter.)  It’s good to be back in Vilnius, a nation and a region that knows better than anyone the transformational power of freedom.  (Applause.)  You know, you showed the world that the strength…

Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. Thank you so much. No matter where you are, when you hear this song, you got to just sort of… And you can tell by my attitude, I’m from New York. And I really want to thank Rachel and the entire team because just think about it for a moment, sometimes we…