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Mayor Eric Adams Makes Public Safety Announcement with NYPD Commissioner Tisch
Mayor Eric Adams Makes Public Safety Announcement with NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Presents Keys to the City to Crisis Management System (CMS) Organizations
City Hall Blue Room Lower Manhattan . December 29, 2025On December 29, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams joined NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and community leaders to announce a major public-safety milestone: the NYPD has removed more than 25,000 illegal firearms from New York City streets since the start of the Adams administration, including a significant number of ghost guns. City officials linked this enforcement and precision-deployment strategy to continued reductions in shootings and other violent crime citywide.
The Mayor emphasized that the city’s progress is not solely attributable to policing, highlighting the Crisis Management System (CMS) as a critical partner in preventing retaliatory violence, mediating conflicts, and connecting at-risk youth to mentorship and support. As part of the event, the Mayor honored 29 CMS provider organizations across the five boroughs with Keys to the City as a symbol of the city’s commitment to an “all-hands” approach to violence reduction.
Commissioner Tisch credited the gun-seizure milestone to focused, data-driven deployments and sustained investigative work, stating that the year’s crime figures reflected historically low levels of shooting incidents and victims. Speakers from CMS and faith-based partners underscored the personal toll of gun violence, argued for continued investment in community-based prevention, and described improved coordination between neighborhood organizations and the NYPD under the current administration.
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Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Guatemalan Heritage Reception
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Guatemalan Heritage reception at Gracie Mansion to formally recognize the Guatemalan community’s contributions to New York City, noting that this community had not previously been acknowledged there and emphasizing he wanted to “get it done” before leaving office. In remarks delivered in both English and Spanish (with interpretation), he praised Guatemalans’ role in the city through family, faith, entrepreneurship, and civic life, framing Gracie Mansion as “your community” and a symbol of respect and gratitude. YouTube+1
During the program, the Mayor proclaimed an official Day of Guatemala in New York City and presented recognitions to three Guatemalan honorees, including Ana Prince, who spoke about migrants living between two countries—Guatemala as “roots” and New York as “wings”—and stressed that the community comes to work, build businesses, support the economy, and strengthen the city’s cultural fabric. Additional honorees included Brenda Castellanos and Juan Pablo Morales, who echoed themes of pride, service, and belonging, thanking New York City while celebrating Guatemalan identity. The event concluded with group photos and a closing message of continued commitment to community and well-wishes for the new year.
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Mayor Eric Adams Briefs New Yorkers on Preparations for Expected Winter Weather
Mayor Eric Adams Briefs New Yorkers on Preparations for Expected Winter Weather Gracie Mansion East 88th Street & East End Avenue New York, NY 10028 December 26, 2025
Streamed live on Dec 26, 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting
NYC City Hall Hanukkah Event: Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Deputy Mayor Fabian Levy, and Mayor Eric Adams Address Security and Rising Antisemitism
At a City Hall Hanukkah gathering, an emcee opens by identifying as a “loud and proud Jew” and recognizes multiple City Hall staff members before introducing NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Tisch thanks Mayor Eric Adams for his support of New York’s Jewish community and addresses the weekend terror attack in Australia, saying there is “no known nexus” to New York City and no specific credible threats tied to local Hanukkah events, but that the NYPD has increased security at menorah lightings and houses of worship across all five boroughs.
The program blends speeches and performances: a vocalist leads a crowd singalong of “Hallelujah” (with modified lyrics), and Council Member Gale Brewer offers brief remarks wishing a happy Hanukkah, calling the Sydney attack a “wakeup call,” thanking allies, and thanking the NYPD and Commissioner Tisch for keeping people safe. The event continues with music and additional acknowledgments of senior administration officials on stage.
Later, speakers pivot back to policy and public messaging. One official leads a prayer and references City Hall’s efforts to combat antisemitism, including executive actions described as adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism and creating rules related to protests and city policy. Deputy Mayor Fabian Levy then delivers a longer address framing Hanukkah as a story of resilience and praising Mayor Adams for consistently standing with the Jewish community; Adams follows with a speech urging New Yorkers not to hide their Jewish identity out of fear and calling on allies to speak up. The program culminates in lighting a “Hanukkiah of hope,” described as made from fragments of missiles and tied with hostage-family ribbons, followed by blessings led by clergy and closing thanks to event sponsors.
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Mayor Eric Adams Makes Housing- and Parks-Related Announcement
In Coney Island, Mayor Eric Adams announced a historic $1 billion investment to revitalize the iconic waterfront community, marking a major commitment in the final weeks of his administration. Reflecting on his early career as a transit police officer in the area, Adams highlighted Coney Island’s legacy as “America’s playground” while acknowledging past underinvestment. The plan includes constructing 1,500 new mixed-income homes (with 25% affordable), fully reconstructing the century-old Riegelmann Boardwalk, upgrading infrastructure such as streets and sewers, and renovating the Abe Stark Sports Center with a $42 million project to modernize its ice rink and facilities. Adams emphasized stabilizing life for residents, preventing displacement, and transforming the area into a year-round livable community rather than just a seasonal attraction.
Speakers, including Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and EDC President Andrew Kimball, underscored the investment’s focus on climate resiliency amid rising sea levels and extreme weather. Detailed technical surveys have informed plans to rebuild the boardwalk from the ground up with storm-protective measures inspired by Superstorm Sandy, incorporating sustainable materials and elevated design for future flood protection. The project will proceed with extensive community engagement, with a request for proposals for design and construction expected in early 2026, followed by phased work to minimize disruption to beachgoers and businesses. Additional efforts include recent selections for nearby mixed-income housing and retail developments to support economic growth.
Community leaders and local officials praised the announcement as transformative, crediting Adams’ long-standing advocacy for Coney Island. Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny and others expressed gratitude, noting the mayor’s personal connection to the neighborhood and his administration’s record on affordable housing. During the Q&A, officials clarified that while no final decisions have been made on materials or exact timelines, the project will continue through the transition to the incoming administration, with potential adjustments at the new mayor’s discretion. The event concluded on a note of optimism for a more resilient, vibrant, and equitable Coney Island for generations to come.
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Mayor Eric Adams Makes Accessibility and Communications Announcement
Mayor Eric Adams announced a historic $1 billion investment to revitalize Coney Island, focusing on restoring the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk, building 1,500 new mixed-income homes (with 25% affordable), upgrading infrastructure, and renovating the Abe Stark Sports Center. Speaking in Coney Island, Adams reflected on his early career as a transit officer in the area and emphasized the community’s long-standing need for investment, stating that residents should not be priced out and that life there should offer stability, not just seasonal tourism. He highlighted the boardwalk’s poor condition for decades and committed to making the waterfront a year-round place to live, work, and raise families.
Speakers including Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and EDC President Andrew Kimball underscored the project’s focus on climate resiliency, with plans to reconstruct the boardwalk using durable, sustainable materials to withstand rising sea levels and extreme weather, informed by technical surveys and lessons from storms like Sandy. The initiative includes community engagement for design and phasing to minimize disruption, with an RFP for boardwalk construction expected in early 2026. Additional efforts involve new streets, sewers, open spaces, and recent developments like 500 mixed-income units and retail nearby.
Local leaders and partners expressed gratitude for Adams’ personal commitment to Coney Island, crediting his long advocacy and the administration’s record on affordable housing. During the Q&A, officials noted no final decisions on materials or exact timelines yet, emphasizing community input and resiliency measures, while acknowledging the incoming administration could review ongoing projects. The announcement was celebrated as a transformative step for a resilient, thriving Coney Island.
