NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released robust safety requirements for responsible and safe autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in NYC.
Continue readingSurgeon General Warns Social Media May Be Causing Mental Health Crisis Among Teens
On a wake-up call to parents, La’Dreamer Lark's Op-Ed article regarding "Safer Social Media Use By Kids" as well as Big Tech, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy statement.
Continue readingMayor Adams Spearheads A Savvy Plan To Link More New Yorkers To Jobs, Smash Barriers To Opportunities
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 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 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 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 readingBig Ideas To Help NYC Thrive In The Post-Pandemic Economy From Harlem To Hollis
New York City has bounced back from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, once again demonstrating the city’s remarkable resilience in the face of crisis.
Continue readingMayor Adams Urges Water Bill Dodgers To Pay Up Or Risk Losing Water Access
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala 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 readingNew Report: Legal Aid For NY Immigrants Could Generate Billions In Economic Gains
Providing universal legal representation in immigration proceedings in New York could generate billions of dollars for the economy.
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