Aug. 20, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public safety to business, hospitality, health care, and more, enable our city to function. Here in New York City, we believe that working people and their families should…
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Op-Ed | Fighting for safer, cleaner streets
Jul. 9, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams Last week, we celebrated Independence Day — an opportunity to reflect on the values that make the American Dream possible in our city. Public safety and livability are two such foundational commitments — allowing every New Yorker to pursue their dreams without fear for their safety and…
Op-Ed | Education that lifts up all of our students
Jun. 25, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams As New York City’s first openly dyslexic mayor, I know what it is like to not have the support I needed in school growing up. School was often difficult for me. I was scared of being called on by the teacher and my fellow students made fun…
Op-Ed | Celebrating Juneteenth with a new heritage walk, landmark, and progress
Jun. 18, 2024 By amNewYork As the second Black mayor of New York City, I am proud to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates June 19, 1865, when every enslaved Black American was finally free. This is a day of importance not just for Black Americans, but for all Americans. It is a day…
Op-Ed | ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ — How New York City is taking action to shut down illegal smoke and cannabis shops
May. 14, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams 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. But the increase of unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops across the five boroughs is one of the biggest quality-of-life issues facing…
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More money, more problems: NYC is worst city in America for living comfortably, new study shows
Apr. 2, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Whether you are single or raising a family, you better have a pretty big paycheck if you want to live on Easy Street in New York City, new research shows.
Irish American actor and NYC icon Malachy McCourt dies at 92
Mar. 12, 2024 By Barbara Russo
Legendary actor, storyteller and Irish American icon Malachy McCourt, perhaps best known for his role as Kevin the bartender on the soap opera “Ryan’s Hope,” died on Monday at the age of 92.
New York City to be hit with another heavy overnight rain and wind storm
Jan. 12, 2024 By Emily Davenport
Grab your umbrellas, New York City is going to be hit by another heavy rain storm.
Op-Ed | New York City’s budget: Investing in working families and New Yorkers in need
Jul. 3, 2023 By amNewYork Our city’s budget reflects our values, and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we navigated many significant financial challenges and have reached a budget agreement with our colleagues on the City Council—a budget that is smart, strategic and fiscally responsible, a budget that advances our…
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Op-Ed | Amnesty for unpaid water bills
May. 9, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams Water is a precious resource, and New York City has some of the best municipal drinking water on the planet. Our water comes from reservoirs in the Catskills and beyond, and travels hundreds of miles to reach our taps. New Yorkers pay just one cent per gallon for…
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