NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) and DemocracyNYC today kicked off the sixth annual Civics Week, including the 2024 Student Voter Registration Drive.
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Mayor Adams Hails NYC’s Health Agenda Becoming Law, Promising Longer Lives For All New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated Intro. 93-A becoming local law, codifying New York City’s ambitious health agenda — “HealthyNYC” — that seeks to extend the average life expectancy of New Yorkers to record lengths.
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Mayor Adams Cheers Job Boom, Boosts Small Business With The Opportunity Fund
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today celebrated.
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Assembly Member Lavine Responds To Possible Overturning Of Landmark Abortion Ruling
Assemblymember Charles Lavine issued the following statement in response to the draft majority opinion of the United States Supreme Court repudiating the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.Continue reading
Mayor Adams Responds To President Biden’s 2024 State Of The Union Address
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his 2024 State of the Union address:
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Mayor Adams Expands City Hall Communications Team In New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of and elevation of key members of the City Hall communications team halfway through his first term.
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Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, And No Kid Hungry NY Honor NYC’s “Hunger Heroes” And Food Education Champions
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor David Banks, and No Kid Hungry New York today recognized 53 “NYC Hunger Heroes” and Food Education Champions.
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AOC Introduces Bipartisan Defiance Act To Tackle Deepfake Sexual Content
Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act).
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Social Security And OIG Hold 5th Annual National Slam The Scam Day
The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering once again to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams.
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Mayor Adams Lights City Red For Red Cross Month From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several municipal buildings will be lit red tonight in recognition of Red Cross Month.
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Hip, Hip, Hooray, González-Rojas Leads Charge For Safe E-Bike Battery Laws
Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-34), along with her colleagues celebrate the passage of a milestone package of legislation affecting NYers from Harlem to Hollis.
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Flip The Seats! Vote Run Lead Encourages Women To Run For EVERY Open Seat In State Legislature
It's time for women to flip the seats in state legislature and finally achieve equal representation in our statehouse governments.
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The Mayors Op-Ed: Building A legal, Equitable Cannabis Industry That Works For Us All
When we came to office two years ago, we had a clear vision: protect public safety, revitalize the economy, and make this city more livable for hardworking New Yorkers.
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Senator Kavanagh And Assemblymember Kelles Introduce Bills To Ban 7 Food Additives
State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles today announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation.
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Mayor Adams Launches Dining Out NYC Portal For Outdoor Dining Program Applications
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today opened applications for restaurants to apply for and participate in Dining Out NYC — the city’s permanent outdoor dining program.
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