Tag: New York
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New York. Mayor Adams to Deliver 2025 State of the City Address
NEW YOR City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that, on January 9, 2025, he will deliver his fourth mayoral State of the City address at The Apollo in Manhattan, where he will discuss his administration’s achievements over the past three years, the current state of the city, and how the Adams administration will continue to…
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Extension of State of Emergency Due to Asylum Seeker Humanitarian Crisis in New York City
Thousands have arrived without immediate shelter plans, creating a humanitarian crisis that challenges the city’s resources, particularly its shelter system. Emergency measures first declared in October 2022 and detailed in earlier executive orders remain in effect. The state of emergency is extended for 30 days, with provisions for further extensions if necessary. This directive takes…
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NYC. Mayor Adams Appears on FOX 5’s “The Five O’clock News
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Morgan McKay, Mayor Eric Adams reflected on his first year in office, addressing significant topics, including his federal indictment, the handling of the migrant crisis, and NYPD misconduct allegations. He confirmed reports that a migrant involved in a tragic homicide had re-entered the U.S. after prior removal, emphasizing…
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Governor Kathy Hochul Unveils $3 Billion Inflation Relief Initiative for New York Residents
In a strategic move to combat rising living costs, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $3 billion Inflation Refund initiative aimed at easing financial burdens for 8.6 million New Yorkers, including 620,000 households in Western New York. The proposal, funded by surplus sales tax revenue, will deliver direct payments of $300 to individuals earning under…
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Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Nearly 65 Million Visitors to NYC in 2024, Second Highest Number of Visitors in City History
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker today announced a new end-of-year tourism forecast that shows the city’s continued strong economic growth and reputation as a global tourist destination. In 2024, nearly 65 million visitors came to New York City — the second-highest figure in city…
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NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE RELEASES $3.5 MILLION STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND’S SOUTH SHORE ESTUARY RESERVE
The New York State Department of State today released a bold, multifaceted $3.5 million Strategic Investment Plan to implement the agency’s South Shore Estuary Reserve (SSER) program. The plan includes programs to be funded over the next two years that will accomplish many goals and priorities in the SSER Comprehensive Management Plan, including water quality…
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NEW YORK. Mayor Adams Appoints James Stratford as Executive Director of New York City Young Men’s Initiative
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of James Stratford as the executive director of the New York City Young Men’s Initiative. Stratford brings to the role over two decades of experience within the nonprofit and youth development space. A native New Yorker, Stratford grew up participating in city-led programs such as…
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Mayor Eric Adams Announces New York City has won $40 Million in EPA Grants to Electrify Heavy-Duty Vehicles, School Buses
December 17, 2024 – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city and its partners have won approximately $40 million in competitive grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program. The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ (DCAS) $17.3 million award will allow the…
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NYC Mayor Adams Hosts Reception in Celebration of Chanukah
Menashe Shapiro, Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Mayor: Good evening again and welcome back to the People’s House, to Gracie Mansion, where the 110th mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, demonstrates his unique devotion to the cultural mosaic that is New York City by welcoming each and every group of people…
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Statement From NY Governor Kathy Hochul
“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations. We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS…
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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Students and Teachers From Extreme Heat
New Law Ensures Safe and Comfortable Learning Environments by Setting a Maximum Temperature for New York School Classrooms Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety…
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Today, the FARE Act, sponsored by Councilmember Chi Ossé becomes law.
This law, taking effect in 180 days, will prohibit landlords from passing the fees of brokers they hire onto prospective tenants, bringing greater fairness to New York City’s rental housing market. FARE Act Becomes Law, Reforming Broker Fees to Help Working-Class New Yorkers Afford Housing City Hall, NY – Today ( December 14, 2024 ), Introduction 360-A,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Major Expansion of Citi Bike Service in Outer Boroughs as Ridership Continues to Soar
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyft today announced plans to expand and improve Citi Bike to meet growing ridership demand and help ensure New Yorkers across the city have equitable access to this system. Beginning in the fall of 2025, Citi Bike…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls in For Live Interview on GMGT Live’s “The Reset Talk Show”
J.R. Giddings: Without further ado, let’s welcome in New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Good morning Mr. Mayor and how are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Yeah, I’m great J.R., and to all the listeners and all your panelists, [it’s] always just really good thoughtful conversation. And I just think you said something that’s so important. We won’t…
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NYC Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability Following Meeting With Incoming “Border Czar”. We have 500,000 children who have sponsors in this country that we can’t find. Video
Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his commitment to ensuring safety in New York City by targeting individuals who commit repeated violent crimes, regardless of their immigration status. Speaking about his meeting with federal officials, including the incoming ICE head , Adams stressed the need for cooperation to address crime among migrants, asylum seekers, and long-standing New…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul Remove 73,000 Ghost Cars to Enhance Public Safety
Mayor Adams And Governor Hochul Announce Removal of 73,000 Ghost Cars and Illegal Motorized Vehicles From New York City Streets as “Public Safety Week” Rolls on Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good afternoon everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, the deputy mayor for Public Safety. On behalf of Mayor Adams, we’re here today for an important announcement…
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Statement From NY State Governor Kathy Hochul
“Since I became Governor, I’ve been laser focused on putting more money in the pockets of working New Yorkers, and that starts with making sure everyone can access a good paying job. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s CHIPS & Science Act, our advanced manufacturing sector is roaring back to life. And because of the nation-leading…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Pilot Program to Improve Quality of Life in Persistently High-Crime Areas, Root out Causes of Systemic Violence and Disorder – Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker today announced the launch of a comprehensive new pilot program to address historically high rates of violent crime and disorder on specific blocks all across New York City. “Every Block Counts” is a data-driven multi-agency initiative that focuses…
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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability. Video
Mayor Eric Adams: Good afternoon, and I’m joined here today by our chief of detectives and the police commissioner and chief of department because we have a strong person of interest in the shooting that shook our city last week. Our CEO, Brian Thompson of United Healthcare, was the victim of a senseless act of violence.…
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Mike Reilly Calls for Official Investigation into Governor Hochul and NY Agencies
While we’re somewhat pleased that NYCPS will begin to provide these federally-mandated services, it’s disheartening that the city is extorting families into waiving their right to appeal, pursue Enhanced Rate Equitable Services, or any due process in order to have these essential services restored. The city failed to provide families with proper notification of the…