Tag: New York
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NYC Mayor Adams releases FY25 Executive Budget and Holds Q-and-A
Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers, New York City has always been defined by its resilience. Over and over again, we have faced challenges and emerged stronger and more innovative. No matter what comes our way, we’re always ready to roll up our sleeves and to do what it takes to build a better future.…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
Parking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually. The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority’s 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency. In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income…
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New York. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook
Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams allocate more than $22 million to cultural organizations, reflecting the administration’s robust fiscal management and enhancing the city’s budget outlook. $18.3 million is earmarked for the next three fiscal years to support 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property through the Cultural Institutions Group. Additionally, $4.3 million is designated for…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…
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New York Mayor Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year
Two New Police Classes Will Add 1,200 Additional Recruits in July and October Classes, Puts New York City on Path to Have 35,000 Uniformed Officers in Coming Years 1,200 New Recruits to Join 1,200 Recruits That Have Already Started Training in 2024 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is…
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New York Mayor Adams’ Statement on State Budget Agreement Extending Mayoral Accountability for two More Years
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an extension of mayoral accountability for two more years: “With the inclusion of mayoral accountability in the state budget, our administration has now secured every single one of our legislative priorities in the budget. Every. Single. One. “In the 22 years since mayoral accountability was…
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New York. Mayor Adams Joins Governor Hochul to Make Cannabis-Budget Related Announcement
Governor Kathy Hochul: Good morning. This is a great day. We’ve waited far too long for this reckoning with all the illegal shops and your day has come. First of all, I want to acknowledge people you’ll be hearing from momentarily, but Mayor Eric Adams, representing all the frustrated local elected leaders across our state, but more…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Cross-Sector Partnership to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions Across NYC
Leading New York City-Based Institutions Commit to Administration’s. Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions by 25 Percent by 2030. Administration to Provide Tools to Track Emissions and ShareBest Practices on Shifting Towards Plant-Forward Menus . – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a partnership with several leading national and New York City-based…
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Mayor Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals to Open 16 Mental Health Clinics in New York City Public Schools
Clinics Will Serve Over 6,000 New York City Public Schools Students Across Bronx and Central Brooklyn. Clinics Part of Adams Administration’s $5 Million Mental Health Continuum Partnership to Support Over 20,000 Students in South Bronx and Central Brooklyn – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the opening of 16…
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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. At a time when rents are too high and vacancy rates are still too low, our administration is proud to be advancing generational and legacy-building projects like the Willets…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches Pilot to Rapidly Connect Families Fleeing Domestic Violence With Permanent Housing – Video
“Project Home” Will Provide Intensive Permanent Housing Search Assistance to Domestic Violence Survivors With Children Living in City Shelters. Advances Mayor Adams’ “Women Forward NYC” Initiative, 2024 State of the City Commitment to Make NYC a National Leader on Gender Equity. Mayor Adams Also Expands Eligibility for Supportive and Affordable Housing to Include Survivors of…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement in Repsonse to Fruitful New York State Budget Agreement. The key words are 2.4 billion dollars to support migrants..
After Months of Collaboration and Advocacy, Major Adams Administration Priorities to Be Delivered in New York State Budget NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the $237 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget agreement reached by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York state Legislature…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls in for Live Interview With WBLS 107.5 FM’s “Caribbean Fever”
Dahved Levy: Hello. Good night. How are you doing, sir? Mayor Eric Adams: Good, my brother. How are you? Rocking you. Rocking you. Levy: I’m good, sir. We’ve got New York Mayor Adams on the line. Sir, I could only imagine what you’ve gone through and what you continue to go through. How are you holding up, Mr.…
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NYC. Mayor Adams Emergency Executive Order 581
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the…
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New York Eric Mayor Adams Hosts “Hear From the Mayor” Radio Show
Gary Byrd: You know what happens each and every Sunday of the month, the second Sunday, WBLS is proud to welcome the 110th mayor of New York City, the second mayor of color, and the first hip hop mayor in the city’s history. It’s time to hear from the mayor, Mayor Eric L. Adams on 107.5…
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New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement Following Iran’s Drone Attack on Israel
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after Iran launched a drone attack against the State of Israel: “New York City unequivocally stands with the State of Israel in the face of this direct attack and escalation by Iran. I’ve been briefed on the situation unfolding abroad and we pray for…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appears Live on NY1’s “Mornings on 1”
Pat Kiernan: It was an expected result of the City Council yesterday, but with that formality, we are moving toward the new professional soccer stadium on the way to Willets Point in Queens. After the Council vote yesterday, the 25,000-seat stadium project can move ahead, serving as the home of the New York City Football Club.…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Largest All-Affordable Housing Project in 40 Years, City’s First Soccer-Specific Stadium Moving Forward After Willets Point Phase 2 Vote
Willets Point’s 23 Acres of Land Will Include All-Affordable Housing Project, New Hotel, Over 150,000 Square Feet of New Public Open Space, and Soccer Stadium Willets Point Development Will Add Over $6 Billion in Economic Impact, Create Over 14,000 Construction Jobs and More Than 1,500 Permanent Jobs NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Launch LockerNYC To Combat Package Theft And Reduce Delivery Truck Traffic – Video
Free, Public Delivery Lockers Available 24/7 on City Sidewalks Will Allow New Yorkers to Receive Secure Package Deliveries Pilot Program Aims to Reduce Number of Delivery Trucks on Narrow Streets by Centralizing Delivery Locations NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today launched LockerNYC, a free pilot…