- Mayor Adams Announces City has Served Over 750 Family Members of Fatal Overdose Victims Through First-in-Nation Support ProgramNew York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham announced that the city has served more than 750 family members of fatal overdose victims through a first-in-the-nation support program ¹. Since launching in late 2022, OCME’s Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group has offered support to surviving family members… Read more: Mayor Adams Announces City has Served Over 750 Family Members of Fatal Overdose Victims Through First-in-Nation Support Program
- White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Final Rule to Expand Health Coverage for DACA RecipientsPresident Joe Biden announced the expansion of affordable health care coverage for DACA recipients, emphasizing their contributions to society and their right to access healthcare. He highlighted the DACA program’s success in enabling young immigrants to work, study, and contribute to their communities. The administration’s action aims to ensure that DACA recipients have access to… Read more: White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Final Rule to Expand Health Coverage for DACA Recipients
- White House. Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024President Biden emphasizes the importance of press freedom, highlighting journalists’ vital role in democracy by exposing corruption and informing citizens. He mourns the journalists who lost their lives or faced imprisonment, especially noting the dangers faced in conflicts like the one in Gaza. Biden calls for the immediate release of imprisoned journalists worldwide and pledges… Read more: White House. Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls in For Live Interview on Wurd’s “Keepin’ It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton”NYC Mayor Eric Adams discusses the significance of the National Day of Prayer on a live interview with Reverend Al Sharpton. Adams emphasizes the role of faith in governance, advocating for the acknowledgment of diverse religious beliefs in public life. He shares personal experiences where his faith guided his actions, highlighting the importance of prayer… Read more: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls in For Live Interview on Wurd’s “Keepin’ It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton”
- White House. Biden Administration Announces $3 Billion to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes and Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Communities Across the CountryFunding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Accelerate Progress Toward the President’s Commitment to Replace Every Lead Pipe in the Country Within a Decade President Biden believes that every American should be able to turn on the tap and drink clean, safe water. But over 9 million homes, schools, daycares, and businesses receive their water through a… Read more: White House. Biden Administration Announces $3 Billion to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes and Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Communities Across the Country
- New York. Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban Provide Additional Details Highlighting Nearly 50 Percent of Columbia/City College Protests Included Unaffiliated PartiesMay 2, 2024 29 Percent of Individuals Arrested at Columbia Protests on April 30 Were Unaffiliated With School. 60 Percent of Individuals Arrested at City College Protests on April 30 Were Unaffiliated With School. New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today released additional details… Read more: New York. Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban Provide Additional Details Highlighting Nearly 50 Percent of Columbia/City College Protests Included Unaffiliated Parties
- NYC Mayor Adams Signs two Pieces of Legislation, Providing Extra Protection for FDNY EMTS and ParamedicsIntro. 126-A Requires Provision of Body Armor to FDNY Employees Providing Emergency Medical Services. Intro. 127-A Provides De-Escalation and Self-Defense Training to FDNY EmployeesWho Administer Emergency Medical Services. NEW YORK City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation, one requiring the city to provide body armor and a second that provides de-escalation and… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams Signs two Pieces of Legislation, Providing Extra Protection for FDNY EMTS and Paramedics
- NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and talked about the liberation of the Columbia University building.Willie Geist: In a moment we will speak with deputy commissioner of Public Information for the NYPD, Tarik Sheppard. He was on the Bearcat you just saw officers using to enter Hamilton Hall last night, but first, we’re joined live now by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, good morning. Can you talk to… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and talked about the liberation of the Columbia University building.
- Mayor Eric Adams Announces Curriculum On Hate Crimes And Their Impact For New York City Schools. Balancing Freedom and Constitutional ConsiderationsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a new curriculum titled ‘Teaching About Hate Crimes and their Impacts,’ aimed at educating students in public schools about hate crimes, biases, and their repercussions on individuals and communities. Developed in partnership with Facing History & Ourselves, the curriculum comprises five lessons designed to enhance students’ understanding… Read more: Mayor Eric Adams Announces Curriculum On Hate Crimes And Their Impact For New York City Schools. Balancing Freedom and Constitutional Considerations
- Response to NY Post Article: ‘Where Are the Parents of These Deluded Columbia Students Chanting about Attacking Jews?’”Piers Morgan’s article in the New York Post criticizes the actions of Columbia University students who were chanting about attacking Jewish people. 1 He questions where the “deluded” students’ parents are, implying he believes the students’ behavior is unacceptable and their parents should be held accountable. 1 Morgan is sharply criticizing the Columbia University students involved in the anti-Semitic… Read more: Response to NY Post Article: ‘Where Are the Parents of These Deluded Columbia Students Chanting about Attacking Jews?'”
- White House. Biden Administration Delivers on Permitting Progress to Build America’s Infrastructure and Clean Energy Future Faster, Safer, and CleanerWhite House Updates: News from Washington DC The Biden-Harris Administration is accelerating infrastructure and clean energy projects by streamlining permitting and environmental reviews, aiming to create jobs and address climate change while ensuring environmental responsibility. Their efforts have reduced review times, expanded categorical exclusions for low-impact projects, and surpassed renewable energy permitting goals, with a… Read more: White House. Biden Administration Delivers on Permitting Progress to Build America’s Infrastructure and Clean Energy Future Faster, Safer, and Cleaner
- Mayor Adams Celebrates Launch Of New York City’s First Climate Budgeting Process and Video Contradiction from Forbes and Al GorNew York City is First Big City in U.S. to Adopt Climate Budgeting, Joins Elite Group of Global Cities, Including London, Oslo, and Mumbai. Climate Budgeting Will Permanently Embed Climate Considerations Into Budgeting Decisions, Helping to Reach Climate Goals . Forbes video: ( Apr 22, 2021 )During a House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment hearing on climate… Read more: Mayor Adams Celebrates Launch Of New York City’s First Climate Budgeting Process and Video Contradiction from Forbes and Al Gor