Tag: New York
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NYC Mayor Adams, NY State Governor Hochul, and Speaker Adams Celebrates Passage of Most Pro-Housing Proposal in New York City History
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick today celebrated the passage of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” the most pro-housing zoning proposal in…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Releases new Analysis Showing Post-COVID Recovery of Holiday Spending, Job Creation, Foot Traffic as “Affordability Week” Rolls on
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report, “Festive Spending: the Impact of the Holiday Season on NYC Retail,” showing holiday season shopping in New York City has fully recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting up to 4.4 million daily visitors, creating 14,000 jobs, and pouring over $500 million into New York…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
Jonathan Lemire: New York City police are still looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian Thompson was shot yesterday morning in Midtown, Manhattan just before he was set to speak at a conference at the bustling Hilton Hotel. Surveillance video, which you can see here, shows that Thompson was walking alone from…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability City Hall Blue Room Lower Manhattan December 3, 2024 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, or good afternoon. You know, [inaudible]. It’s great to be over at the museum. It’s the new museum dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why we had to change the time to later. They had…
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Mayor Adams Briefs New Yorkers on Thanksgiving Day Parade Safety With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Other Administration Officials
Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good evening, everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for Public Safety, and on behalf of Mayor Adams, I want to welcome you to the Macy’s Day Parade security briefing. We’re joined today by Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer for Macy’s, and in addition, the deputy mayor for Health and Human…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Participates in Ethnic Media Engagement With Rampa TV and Radio
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview with Rampa TV and Radio, underscored his administration’s progress in strengthening ties with the Polish-American community and enhancing public safety—a cornerstone of his leadership. Speaking at the first-ever Polish Heritage Breakfast hosted at Gracie Mansion, the mayor reflected on symbolic and substantive efforts to include ethnic…
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Governor Hochul and District Attorney Katz Announce Landmark Criminal Charges in $2 Million Organized Retail Theft Bust Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Significant Progress On Building Faster, Better, More Efficiently As Governor Hochul Signs Alternative Delivery Into Law
New York City Mayor Eric Adams highlighted significant progress in modernizing infrastructure development as Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law enabling alternative project delivery methods. This legislation allows for streamlined construction practices, reducing costs and timelines while enhancing project quality. The initiative aims to address housing and transit challenges more efficiently, supporting New York City’s…
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Statement from NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken…
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Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City. Video
While New York City is indeed located near rivers, its primary water supply comes from a system of reservoirs and aqueducts, not directly from the rivers. The drought warning declared by Mayor Eric Adams is based on the water levels in these reservoirs, not the river levels. Here are the key points to clarify the…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Back-to-Back Record-Breaking Years for Supporting Minority-and-Women-Owned Businesses. Inclusivness or Corruption ? Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael J. Garner, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) Director Lisa Flores, and the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross celebrated a multi-agency effort to deliver back-to-back record-breaking years for spending on, and supporting, minority-and-women owned business enterprises (M/WBE).…
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New York. Mayor Adams Announces First-Ever Civil Service Exams for Multiple Public Safety Positions
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Louis A. Molina today announced a first-of-its-kind civil service exam series that will allow candidates to qualify for multiple critical public safety positions with a single exam. The first of the three public safety combination exams will help…
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NY STATE ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 13 2024
SUBJECT: Oversight of budget measures related to developing needs in agriculture.PURPOSE: To examine measures in the State Fiscal Year 2024-25 enacted budget that addresscurrent and developing needs in agriculture with a specific focus on dairy andseafood, along with emerging crops and products.November 13, 202410:00 A.M.Hearing Room B, Legislative Office BuildingAlbany, New YorkORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION…
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New York State Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk. Video
Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…
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Migrants Flood NYC… To Avoid Trump Deportations
As a new president ( Donald Trump ) prepares to enter the white house, some say NYC’s sanctuary status may offer one of the last possible refuges for those afraid of a potential surge in US deportations. That being said, legal asylum seekers have a right to remain in america, even outside of sanctuary cities……
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Likely Overwhelming Passage of Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Proposal Number 1 Summary an Amendment: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment* – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 2 Summary a Question: Cleaning Public Property – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 3 SummaryQuestion: Additional Estimates of the Cost of Proposed Laws and Updates to Budget Deadlines – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 4 Summary –Question: More Notice and Time Before…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appoints Kayla Mamelak Altus as New Press Secretary, Bolsters Communications Team with Key Promotions
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed seasoned communicator Kayla Mamelak Altus as his new press secretary, part of a series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening the city’s communications team. Altus, a former FOX5 New York reporter and City Hall spokesperson since 2022, steps up to lead media relations amid Adams’ push to…
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NYC Mayor Signs “Safe Hotels Act” to Enhance Hotel Safety and Boost Tourism Sector
In a public hearing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the signing of the “Safe Hotels Act” (Intro. 991), a measure designed to reinforce safety, staffing, and operational standards in the city’s hotel industry. With New York’s tourism rebounding—last year’s numbers reached 62 million visitors—Adams highlighted the significance of hotels in sustaining the city’s…
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Migrant Gangs Start Taking Over Apartments in NYC?
A dangerous venezuelan gang is not only operating in nyc, they’re now using storefronts and apartments to expand their criminal footprint, yet the way this happens in NYC has gone under the radar compared to similar stories in Texas and CO.Cash Jordan Cash Jordan The Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua” has established a growing presence…
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NYC Mayor Adams Declares Citywide Drought Watch, Calls for Water Conservation Efforts Amid Recent Immigrant Influx
Drought in New York City, a Metropolis Bordered by River and Ocean — Confirming the Claim That if Socialists Took Power in the Sahara, Even Sand Would Become Scarce and Expensive In an unprecedented announcement amid a historic drought, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have declared a citywide…