Month: October 2023
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Mayor Adams Announces NYC Hits All-Time High In Total Jobs, Recovery Of Nearly 1 Million Jobs Lost During Pandemic
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, Housing, Economic Development and Workforce: Good morning, everyone! Thank you all for joining us on this celebratory morning. I know it’s a little bit of a rainy morning, but it’s also an historic morning. My name is Maria Torres-Springer. I’m the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce. Thanks to all…
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Mayor Adams Appears Live On FOX5’s “Good Day New York” October 20, 2023
Bianca Peters: Welcome back. Mayor Eric Adams, he says the city is back. We got some new data from the Department of Labor which shows the city actually has recovered the nearly one million private sector jobs that were lost during the Covid‑19 pandemic. Rosanna Scotto: New York City has set a new record in…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live on NY1’s “Mornings on 1”
Pat Kiernan: The latest jobs analysis from the state’s Department of Labor finds employment in New York City has fully recovered to the pre-pandemic levels. It is back up to 4.7 million public and private sector jobs. More than 100,000 jobs have been added compared to just a year ago. Employment levels now reflect a rebound…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Enchant Gracie Mansion into an Eerie Halloween Wonderland for ‘Halloween at Gracie Mansion 2023’ Extravaganza
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced “Halloween at Gracie Mansion 2023,” a two-day celebration that will transform the outdoor grounds of historic Gracie Mansion into a “haunted” Halloween-themed experience for a group of young New Yorkers. In addition to Halloween decorations, the event will offer guests the opportunity to trick-or-treat, greet…
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White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on CDC Report Showing Reduction of Gun Homicides in 2022 – October 19 2023
Today, the CDC released a new report showing that the firearm homicide rate went down in 2022. This is meaningful progress for the American people: gun homicides are declining for the first time since sharply increasing from 2019 to 2020. It is also an encouraging sign that President Biden’s historic actions to address our nation’s…
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White House. Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Washington, DC. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today ahead of his remarks to the American people about our support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion. The leaders discussed Ukraine’s ongoing fight to defend its freedom and independence from Russian aggression. President Biden underscored the…
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New York Mayor Eric Adams Announces NYC Hits All-Time High in Total Jobs, Recovery of Nearly 1 Million Jobs Lost During Pandemic
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York City has set a record high for the total number of both public and private sector jobs in city history, with 4,709,400 total jobs, according to new data released by the New York State Department of Labor. With this milestone, the city has…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Releases Report of the H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the report of the H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce (the Taskforce). The report announces new actions to be taken by four federal agencies—the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Labor (DOL), and State, as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)— to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. The H-2B program permits employers…
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Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps To Advance “Dining Out NYC,” Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program
Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining NYC” Setups Expected on City Streets in Spring 2024 New York – New York…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Cut Energy Bills, Housing Costs and Climate Pollution
Administration invests over $100 million to renovate homes with zero energy and climate resilient technology Washington, DC. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced the most ambitious climate agenda in history, leading a whole-of-government approach to reduce emissions across every sector of the economy, including the buildings sector, and expand affordable clean energy to…
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NYC Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Honoring National White Cane Awareness
NYC Commissioner Christina Curry, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities: Okay. How do you follow that act? Okay? Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am a medium brown‑skinned woman — think chocolate candy… With darkish colored hair, and I’m wearing a purple scarf in recognition of #purplethursday to support domestic violence victims and survivors. The rest…
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White House. U.S. Announcement of Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian People – To keep more Hostages ?
President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care, and other essential needs. The United States provides humanitarian assistance…
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NYC Mayor Adams Signs Bills Conducting Dyslexia Screenings In City Jails, Helping EMS Workers Become Firefighters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two bills that will make New York City safer and provide a pathway to opportunity for more New Yorkers. Intro. 349-A will allow the city to screen New Yorkers in city jails for dyslexia and provide appropriate interventions. Intro. 1190 will allow more employees of the Fire Department of the…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, TLC Commissioner Do Deliver On “Green Rides” Program To Make All Nyc Shared Rides Zero-Emission Or Wheelchair Accessible By 2030
NYC is First U.S. City to Commit to Making Rideshare Fleet. Entirely Zero-Emission or Wheelchair Accessible. Fulfills Major Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda” . TLC Will Begin Making Electric Vehicle Licenses Available. to All Qualified Applicants, Starting Tomorrow NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Commissioner…
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Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting | Tel Aviv, Israel
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, Joe, I want to thank you for coming here today and for the unequivocal support you have given Israel during these trying times, a support that reflects the overwhelming will of the American people. I’ve seen your support every day in the depth and breadth of cooperation that we have…
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White House. Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route Tel Aviv, Israel
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Tel Aviv, Israel 8:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Hi, everyone. As you know, we’re on our way to Tel Aviv. I just have a couple things at the top before I turn it over to my colleague. So, the President felt strongly it was important to continue to stand…
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Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey Announce Investigation of the City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department
Office of Public Affairs Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey announced today that the Justice Department has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the City of Trenton, New Jersey, and the Trenton Police Department (TPD). The investigation…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Hospital Explosion in Gaza
I am outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, and the terrible loss of life that resulted. Immediately upon hearing this news, I spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and have directed my national security team to continue gathering information…
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New York Governor Hochul Convenes Leaders Of 17 States to Unequivocally Condemn Hamas Terror Attacks and Offer Support to Israeli People
Governors Will Continue to Work with the State Department to Ensure the Safe Return of Americans. Letter Comes as Governor Hochul Plans to Travel to Israel This Week to Meet With Diplomatic Leaders and Communities Who Have Been Devastated by the Attacks T The Letter Can be Viewed Here Governor Kathy Hochul led a bipartisan coalition…