Tag: Mayor Eric Adams

‘Major step closer’: Massive Willets Point transformation project enters city’s land use approval process

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Oct. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry The city’s arduous public review process is underway for the massive plan to build a new neighborhood at Willets Point. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced Monday the formal beginning of the Uniformed Land Use Review Process, known as ULURP, for the city’s largest all-affordable housing…
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Tensions flare at dueling rallies over Creedmoor migrant tent shelter in Queens Village

Aug. 9, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Tensions flared during dueling rallies held outside of a tent shelter at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village on Tuesday, Aug. 8, as the angry protesters who expressed their opposition to the city’s plan to house migrants at the site outnumbered a small group of pro-migrant supporters.  Standing…
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Op-ed | Protecting our youth from flavored vapes

Jul. 18, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams

One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading risks to their health is nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. 

Former Buildings commish Eric Ulrich expected to face criminal indictment this week: reports

Jul. 17, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former city Department of Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich is expected to be hit with criminal charges this week as an investigation into him by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office wraps up, according to published reports. Ulrich resigned from the administration last fall, just days after investigators with the Manhattan…