Executive Orders Overview:
- Order 726: Jail Conditions and Nunez Action Plan
- Order 727: DOC Safety and Personnel Protections
- Order 728: Asylum Seeker Response
- Order 46: City Leadership Structure
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has extended several emergency executive orders addressing ongoing crises in the city. On January 13, 2025, the mayor signed three executive orders:
- Emergency Executive Order 726: Emergency Executive Order 726, issued on January 13, 2025, addresses ongoing issues within the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), specifically concerning staffing shortages and the conditions at DOC facilities, which continue to pose risks to safety, security, and the provision of basic services. This order extends the measures outlined in previous emergency executive orders to ensure compliance with the Nunez Action Plan, which aims to address the crisis at Rikers Island. The order also emphasizes the continuing state of emergency within DOC facilities, first declared in 2021, and remains in effect for five days unless modified or terminated earlier.
- Emergency Executive Order 727: Emergency Executive Order 727, issued on January 13, 2025, extends the provisions of Emergency Executive Order 724 for an additional five days. The order highlights the ongoing staffing crisis and safety concerns within the Department of Correction (DOC) facilities in New York City, exacerbated by the need to comply with new regulations and court mandates, such as those from the Nunez v. City of New York case. It underscores that compliance with provisions like Local Law 42 would require additional resources and time, which are not currently available. The executive order also reaffirms the state of emergency declared on July 27, 2024, due to persistent risks to the health, safety, and security of individuals in custody, DOC personnel, and the public.
- Emergency Executive Order 728: Emergency Executive Order 728, issued on January 13, 2025, extends the provisions of Emergency Executive Order 725 for an additional five days in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers in New York City. These individuals have arrived from the Southern border and have not made shelter arrangements, placing significant strain on the city’s resources. The order continues the state of emergency first declared in October 2022, granting the city the authority to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while maintaining services for those already relying on the city’s shelter system. This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect for five days unless amended or terminated sooner.
These orders extend previous emergency measures for an additional five days. The extensions reflect the ongoing nature of these crises, including jail conditions, DOC staffing shortages, and the continued arrival of asylum seekers in the city.
The Executive Order 46, , issued on January 13, 2025, restructures New York City’s senior leadership by appointing eight Deputy Mayors, each with specific responsibilities in areas such as operations, health and human services, strategic initiatives, public safety, communications, administration, and intergovernmental affairs. The First Deputy Mayor plays a central role in advising the Mayor on key policies, coordinating city agencies, and overseeing economic and housing development. Each Deputy Mayor is empowered to execute various mayoral duties, including signing documents, approving agreements, and representing the Mayor in different capacities. The order also grants the First Deputy Mayor authority to assume the Mayor’s duties in the event of their absence, ensuring continuity in city governance and efficient leadership.
Citations:
[1] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/728-25/emergency-executive-order-728
[2] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/30/executive-order-providing-for-the-closing-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-january-9-2025/
[3] https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-proposals-support-small-businesses-and-boost-economic-growth
[4] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/727-25/emergency-executive-order-727
[5] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/726-25/emergency-executive-order-726
[6] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-death-row-inmates-reject-bidens-commutation-life-sentences-rcna186235
[7] https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-prioritizing-allocating-health-medical-resources-respond-spread-covid-19/
[8] https://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorders?page=8
[9] https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2023/01/executive-order-726/
[10] https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-proposals-combat-crime-and-strengthen-criminal-justice-system
[11] https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7588306/File/Departments/Building%20&%20Development%20Services/Planning%20&%20Development/DRI/Approval%20Document%20Ordinance%2018-05%20fka%2017-55%20Cooper%20Creek%20DRI.pdf
[12] https://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorders
Sources: Midtown Tribune