Tag: Adams
-
New York Mayor Adams Announces Return of ‘Rise Up NYC’ Summer Concert Series, Featuring 18 World-Class Concerts Across Five Boroughs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the return of the ‘Rise Up NYC’ summer concert series, offering 18 free outdoor concerts to New Yorkers across all five boroughs this summer. The highly anticipated concert series — put on in partnership with City Parks Foundation SummerStage — is expanding significantly for its third season, inspiring…
-
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates $53 Million Investment for City’s Cultural Institutions, Totaling Record High $254 Million in Budget to Support Over 1,000 Cultural Nonprofits Citywide
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a historic investment in the city’s cultural institutions as part of an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Adopted Budget that addresses the city’s affordability crisis head-on and invests in the future of the city and the working-class people who make New York the…
-
New York Mayor Adams, Sanitation Commissioner Tisch Unveil First-Ever Official NYC Bin for Trash Pick up, Release Timeline for Residential Containerization of all one to Nine Unit Buildings
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today symbolically set Gracie Mansion’s trash and recycling out at the curb, marking the next step in relegating New York City’s once-omnipresent mountains of black trash bags to the dust bin of history. This waste was the first…
-
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Historic $2 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing, Total 10-Year Capital Commitment Reaching Record $26 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
July 2, 2024 Announcement Follows On-Time, Balanced, and Fiscally-Responsible $112.4 Billion Adopted Budget That Invests in Future of New York City. Historic Investment Comes as Adams Administration’s Addresses Housing Crisis with “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal to Produce as Many as 108,850 New Homes Over 15 Years – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated an on-time,…
-
Mayor Adams, NYC Unity Project, and Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice Announce new Investment to Enhance LGBTQ+ Services at Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson
Investments to Support Mental Health Services, Community Programming, Cultural Competency Training, Critical Renovations, and Access to Confidential HIV Prevention Services. Announcement Builds on Adams Administration’s Investments in LGBTQ+ Community New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new investments in The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson, one of seven Pride Health Centers in…
-
NYC Mayor Adams Appears On 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning”
Tarsha Jones: On the line, we have the mayor of New York City, Honorable Eric Adams. Hey, good morning. How are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Great, great. Good to speak with you. Wayne Mayo: Yes, we haven’t talked to you in a while. Jones: I know, we’ve been missing each other. Mayor Adams: We sure have. It’s all good. Jones: Listen,…
-
Mayor Adams Announces 10,000 Free Tickets For General Public For Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced 10,000 free tickets to the general public to view the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks from Hudson River Park’s Pier 45 or Pier 84 in Manhattan. To learn more or get tickets, visit www.nycjuly4.com. Tickets will go live on Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00AM and will…
-
New York Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Unveil More Equitable Vision For Future Of New York City Public Schools With Signature Math Initiative And New Division Of Inclusive And Accessible Learning And Takes Q And A
The document outlines a comprehensive plan for the reorganization and enhancement of New York City Public Schools, focusing on special education, multilingual learners, and curriculum development. Key Points: This reorganization and the introduction of new initiatives reflect a strategic effort to enhance educational outcomes, promote inclusivity, and address long-standing challenges within the New York City…
-
New York. Mayor Adams, City Health Leaders Mark two Years Since Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
In Response to Landmark Decision, Adams Administration Has Dramatically Expanded Access to Reproductive Care in New York City New Yorkers Can Learn More About City’s Abortion Services Online NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr.…
-
New York. Adams Administration Releases Competitive RFP to Reduce Asylum Seeker Costs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to enlist a variety of vendors for the “Asylee Flex” program, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs in managing the asylum seeker crisis. The RFP seeks to ensure continuity and cost-effectiveness by diversifying vendors and requiring detailed action plans, budget proposals,…
-
NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order Providing Work Authorization to Long-Time Undocumented Immigrants
Mayor Eric Adams praised President Biden’s executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants, highlighting its economic benefits and the positive impact on communities. Adams emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and continued support for the many migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Order Allows Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who…
-
NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Vote
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement following the Rent Guidelines Board’s 5-4 vote to adjust rents on rent-stabilized apartments by 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases: “Our volunteer Rent Guidelines Board members are charged with a vital but challenging task: protect tenants from unfair rent…
-
Mayor Adams Announces Johnny Celestin As Executive Director Of Mayor’s Office Of Nonprofit Services
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Johnny Celestin as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Celestin will oversee the office’s efforts to engage and communicate critical information to nonprofits, develop and deliver capacity-building programs to support nonprofits to contract with the city more…
-
New York. Mayor Adams Administration Implements Critical Tools To Address Housing Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today announced the implementation of two critically-needed tools to address the city’s housing crisis. The tools — secured as part of the Adams administration’s successful advocacy in Albany this session — will incentivize the construction…
-
NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement After Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill, which overturned the federal prohibition on bump stocks — deadly devices that effectively convert assault weapons into machine guns. That prohibition was instituted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2018, following…
-
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates New Age Of Economic Opportunity For NYC With Passage Of “City Of Yes” Proposal
The New York City Council approved Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” proposal, a set of citywide zoning changes that will support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic growth by removing outdated restrictions on businesses and enabling more vibrant commercial corridors. This initiative represents the largest overhaul of New York City’s commercial and manufacturing…
-
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Speaker Adrienne Adams Announce Investment in School Budget Allocations and Programming for Young People
$32 Million Investment to Protect Important Long-Term Schools’ Programs Previously Funded With Federal Stimulus, Including Computer Science Education, “Civics for All” Programs, Restorative Justice Programing. $20 Million in Funding Restorations to Expand Summer Rising Offering. To Combat COVID-19 Related Learning Loss, Administration Will “Hold Harmless” Initial Budget Allocations for 2024-2025 School Year, Bringing Stability to…
-
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…
-
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…
-
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We hope everyone had a restful and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. I want to start by thanking all our service members and all our veterans for all they have…