Tag: Adams
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Mayor Adams: Yankees & Mets to Drive $900M Economic Boost for NYC in 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Yankees’ and Mets’ 2025 home games are projected to generate a staggering $909 million in economic activity, reinforcing baseball’s role as a powerhouse for local businesses, jobs, and tourism. With fans flocking to Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, the impact spans ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, and…
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Mayor Adams Announces $5.5 Million Investment to Expand Free Swim Lessons to Nearly 18,000 Students, Building Safer, More Affordable City for NYC Families
Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth, Operations: Good morning everyone and welcome. I’m Jeffrey Roth, New York City deputy mayor for Operations. This is my first public event as new deputy mayor and we couldn’t have chosen a better location. Our city’s pools are the best, giving us space outside our cramped apartments to relax and connect. They’re…
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New York. Mayor Adams Unveils Report on Making NYC Public Spaces More Family-Friendly
Mayor Adams Releases New Report Highlighting Best Practices for Building Family-Friendly Public Spaces – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today released “Building a Family-Friendly City: Design Guidelines for a Safer, More Livable Public Realm,” a comprehensive report laying out best practices for…
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New York. Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day
Tánaiste Simon Harris: Good morning, everybody. Good morning, there we go. Well, happy St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a great honor to be here, to be here in New York, to be here in Gracie Mansion as the deputy prime minister, the Tánaiste of Ireland, to wish you all a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Thank you…
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Mayor Adams’ $2.4M ‘Woke Wi-Fi’ Plan: NYC Taxpayers Foot Bill for Big Government Internet
Mayor Eric Adams’ $2.4 million digital equity initiative, aimed at expanding internet access in underserved communities, has sparked criticism from Republicans who argue that government intervention distorts the free market. By using taxpayer dollars to fund broadband infrastructure and subsidized internet services, the city risks crowding out private internet providers that could otherwise compete and…
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NEW YORK: City’s Bid to Sue Trump for $80 Million to Cover Migrant Hotel Costs Likely to Fail
On March 5, 2025, a federal judge in Manhattan rejected New York City’s request to compel the Trump administration to immediately return $80.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants intended to cover costs related to housing migrants. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rearden ruled that the city failed to demonstrate irreparable harm and noted…
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Adams & Bragg Team Up to Clean Up: New Task Force Targets Crime, Drugs & Chaos Near Washington Square Park
Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg are launching the Village Interagency Task Force, a powerhouse coalition of over 10 city agencies, law enforcement, and community leaders aimed at tackling crime, drug use, homelessness, and quality-of-life issues around Washington Square Park. The task force — part of Adams’ broader Community Link initiative — will…
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Mayor Adams Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Icon Dr. Hazel Dukes: “New York Lost a Giant”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Hazel Dukes, legendary civil rights leader and longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, following her passing. Calling her a mentor, advisor, and cherished friend, Adams praised Dr. Dukes’ lifelong fight for civil rights, education equity, and economic justice. Known affectionately…
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Mayor Adams Launches Bold Effort to Uncover NYC’s Hidden History of Enslaved Residents
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a groundbreaking citywide effort to make historical records documenting the lives of enslaved New Yorkers publicly accessible — shedding light on a painful but essential chapter of the city’s past. Partnering with the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS), the city will transcribe and digitize archival records dating back to…
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Mayor Adams Celebrates Black History Month, Highlights Legacy and Progress
New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Black History Month reception at Gracie Mansion, joined by city officials and community leaders reflecting on the legacy and contributions of Black Americans. Deputy Mayor Tiffany Raspberry underscored the historical roots of Black History Month and honored trailblazers such as David Dinkins, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and…
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NYC Expands Healthcare Access: Mayor Adams Announces $30M Gotham Health Center in Far Rockaway
Mayor Adams Announces Progress on $30 Million Community Health Center, Strengthening Health Care Access to Families in Underserved Far Rockaway State-of-the-Art Gotham Health Community Health Center Advances Mayor Adams’ Efforts Alongside Local Elected Officials to Strengthen Health Care Access and Equity on Rockaway Peninsula. New Center Will Provide Primary and Specialty Care, Women’s Health, Vision,…
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New York. Mayor Adams’ Statement Following Governor Hochul’s Address
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul provided an address: “I was elected by the people of New York City and its working-class communities to uphold their values — and that is what our administration has done. While there is no legal basis for limiting…
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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Denies Allegations of Authority Trade, Calls for Trust and Progress
New York City Mayor Eric Adams firmly denied any suggestion that he or his representatives offered to trade his authority in exchange for ending his case. In a statement released today, Adams emphasized his unwavering commitment to the 8.3 million New Yorkers he serves. Calling for the city to move past this controversy, he urged…
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NYC Moves Forward with 388 Hudson Development: Hundreds of Affordable Housing Units & Recreation Center in Hudson Square
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside DEP, HPD, and NYC Parks, announced the next steps in the 388 Hudson Street development—part of the ambitious “Manhattan Plan” to add 100,000 new homes over the next decade. The project will transform an underutilized site in Hudson Square into a mixed-use development featuring critically needed affordable housing…
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Mayor Adams Announces Closure of Final Tent-Based Asylum Seeker Shelter, 52 Total Sites to Close by June 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of six additional emergency asylum seeker shelters, including the Creedmoor Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center, marking the end of tent-based migrant shelters in the city. The Adams administration’s strategic asylum seeker management and border policy advocacy have contributed to seven consecutive months of decreasing shelter…
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Mayor Adams Meets with Border Czar Tom Homan to Address Migrant Crime and Public Safety in NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Border Czar Tom Homan to discuss strategies for tackling migrant-related crime, including removing violent gangs and enhancing law enforcement collaboration. Adams announced plans to reinstate ICE operations on Rikers Island to assist in criminal investigations and expand NYPD involvement in federal task forces. Emphasizing the need for…
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NYC Declares Emergency: Jail Reforms & Migrant Crisis Response Unveiled
On February 12, 2025, New York City issued three Emergency Executive Orders—744, 745, and 746—aimed at tackling urgent issues within the city’s jail system and responding to the growing number of asylum seekers arriving from the southern border. These orders address longstanding concerns over jail conditions, the safety of correctional officers and detainees, and the…
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Mayor Adams Announces Precautions After NYC Birds Test Positive for Avian Flu
Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse reassured New Yorkers that the risk of H5N1 bird flu remains low after multiple birds tested positive across parks, zoos, and live bird markets. While no human cases have been reported in New York, city and state agencies are implementing containment measures, including temporary market…
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Mayor Eric Adams Cleared: DOJ Dismisses Case as He Vows to Rebuild Trust & Strengthen NYC
Mayor Eric Adams addressed New Yorkers following the Department of Justice’s dismissal of the case against him, reaffirming his innocence and commitment to the city. Acknowledging the challenges of the past 15 months, Adams vowed to regain public trust and highlighted his administration’s achievements, including record crime reduction, historic job growth, and expanded housing and…
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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Discusses Immigration, Economy, and Safety on WABC’s “Tiempo”
Mayor Eric Adams sat down with WABC’s “Tiempo” to discuss pressing issues affecting Latino communities in New York City, including immigration policies, economic challenges, and public safety. Addressing concerns over mass deportations, Adams reassured undocumented immigrants that New York remains a sanctuary city, while emphasizing his commitment to working with federal authorities on crime-related immigration…