Day: May 29, 2024
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Submits Formal Testimony Opposing City Council Bill Requiring Advice and Consent on 21 Agency Heads
Mayor Eric Adams formally opposed Intro. 908, a bill requiring City Council’s advice and consent for appointing 21 agency heads, emphasizing that such a change would disrupt the established mayoral authority and accountability in New York City governance. Adams argued that the bill would lead to delays, politicize the appointment process, and hinder the city’s…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Makes $10 Million Investment To Seed New Small Business Loan Fund As City Reaches Record Breaking Number Of Small Businesses
$10 Million Commitment Will Create Fund to Support Early-Stage Businesses, With Focus on BIPOC and Women Entrepreneurs Who Lack Access to Traditional Financing Adams Administration Has Connected Businesses to Over $265 Million in Loans and Grants City Now Has a Record 183,000 Small Businesses; One in Three Small Businesses in City Formed in Past Two…
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Jewish Heritage
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Jewish heritage, highlighting the importance of standing against antisemitism and promoting unity. The event featured speeches by various dignitaries, including Consul General Ofir Akunis and other community leaders, who emphasized the need for brave leadership, solidarity with Israel, and the fight against hate. Consul…