When we came to office two years ago, we had a clear vision: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make this city more livable for hardworking New Yorkers.
Continue readingNew York State Cannabis Control Board Announces Change In Licensing Evaluation
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took significant steps in enhancing our state’s cannabis regulatory framework.
Continue readingConsumer And Worker Protection Department Offers College Students End-Of-School-Year Tips
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today shared some important tips for college students to keep in mind as the school year ends.
Continue readingMayor Adams Signs On Four New Judicial Appointments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced four judicial appointments to the Criminal Court.
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches Operation To Close Illegal Smoke And Cannabis Shops From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the start of a five-borough operation — that will accelerate in the coming weeks — to shut down unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in the City of New York.
Continue readingMayor Adams’ Reflection On Holocaust Remembrance Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in recognition of Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day:
Continue readingMayor’s Op-Ed: Run This Town, Work For City Government And Help Write The Future
Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city more livable for working-class New Yorkers.
Continue readingMayor Adams Unveils Plans To Boost Commercial Areas, Streamline Processes For Business Improvement Districts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today announced a series of new investments and programs.
Continue readingElected Representatives Call On Mayor Adams To Support Fair Contracts For Healthcare Heroes
74 elected state and city representatives rallied behind the 2,500 dedicated members of the Doctors Council/SEIU as they call for fair contracts amidst ongoing negotiations.
Continue readingAdams, And Caban Share Details: 50% Of Columbia/City College Protests Involved Unaffiliated Parties
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today released additional details surrounding the arrests.
Continue readingNYC Public Schools Hit The Jackpot: 2 Millionth ‘Civics For All’ Comic Book Delivered
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the publication of Patsy Takemoto Mink and A Story in Every Object! An Asian American Comics Anthology, the 24th and 25th comic books produced in-house by the Civics for All Comics Group.
Continue readingVoices Of Change: Pro-Palestine Protests At Columbia University In Harlem
by Yolande Brener with photographs by Rudy Collins
Hamilton Hall at Columbia University became the focal point of a pro-Palestine demonstration as dozens of students occupied the building, hoisting a Palestinian flag and barricading entrances.
Continue readingCity Commemorates May Day, Celebrates Strides In Worker Rights Protection
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today.
Continue readingMayor Adams Enhances Safety For FDNY EMTs And Paramedics With New Legislation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation.
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches Hate Crime Curriculum For NYC Schools To Promote Awareness And Understanding
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the release of ‘Teaching About Hate Crimes and their Impacts.’
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