New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced “Jobs NYC,” a new multi-pronged citywide effort to reduce barriers to economic opportunities.
Continue readingCity Opens English Learning And Support Centers In Immigrant Heavy Neighborhoods
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today launched MOIA English Learning and Support Centers.
Continue readingMayor’s Op-Ed: Yes To Housing In God’s Backyard
By Mayor Eric Adams
When we came into office, we had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy as quickly as possible, and make our city more livable for everyday New Yorkers.
Continue readingMayor Adams To Open Clinic For Expecting And Parenting Families With Substance Use Disorder
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced plans to open an $8 million health and substance use disorder clinic for pregnant and postpartum women and their families.
Continue readingMayor Adams To Open Clinic For Expecting And Parenting Families With Substance Use Disorder
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced plans to open an $8 million health and substance use disorder clinic for pregnant and postpartum women and their families.
Continue readingNY State Officials Introduce Legislation To Protect Users Of Venmo, Zelle, And Cashapp From Theft
New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and New York State Assembly Member Grace Lee recently introduced the Financial App Security Act (S.8677).
Continue readingEnvironmental Justice Orgs Value Stronger EPA Vehicle Emissions Rule With Concerns And More To Do
By Ashley Sullivan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their long-awaited updated rule on emissions standards for model years 2027 and later for light-and medium-duty vehicles.
Continue readingMayor Adams Reveals Strategy To Assist Faith-Based Groups In Constructing Affordable Housing In NYC
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional details in his plan to help faith-based organizations and other mission-based nonprofits build critically needed affordable housing from Harlem to Hollis.
Continue readingOcasio-Cortez, Menendez, Espaillat Call On Biden Administration To Grant Temporary Protected Status For Ecuadorians
Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rob Menendez, and Adriano Espaillat led 24 members of Congress in sending a letter to the Biden administration.
Continue readingManhattan Borough President Levine, Officials Target FAR Cap Blocking Housing
A coalition of Manhattan officials and housing advocates, led by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, held a press conference today on the steps of City Hall.
Continue readingBenjamin J. Davis Jr., Lawyer, Communist, And City Council Member In Harlem 1903-1964
Benjamin Jefferson Davis Jr., September 8, 1903 – August 22, 1964, was a Harlem lawyer and communist who was elected in 1943 to the NYC Council, representing Harlem.
Continue readingNYC Mayor’s Office And Department of State Reach Settlement Stopping Licensed Broker’s Illegal Short-Term Rentals
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) Executive Director Christian J. Klossner and New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez made an announcement today.
Continue readingSmart City Expo USA To Take Place In New York City And Feature Mayor Eric Adams
Smart City Expo USA today announced that its 2024 conference will be held in New York City on May 22-23 at Pier 36, with the support of the city.
Continue readingNew York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Introduces Portico: A Faster, Simpler Permit Application Portal
Today, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) launched Portico.
Continue readingJoin The Livestream Of Women and Peacebuilding: Reflections From Northern Ireland In Harlem
Join this Columbia University special joint event to reflect on the central role of women in the Northern Ireland Peace process in the negotiations leading to the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.
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