Aug. 7, 2024 By Council Member Nantasha Williams In New York City, financial penalties for minor violations are often more than just a ticket; they can represent a serious setback for individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet. These fines and fees disproportionately impact those living in poverty or immigrants yet to…
Aug. 6, 2024 By Rev. Phil Craig New York City has long been a beacon of opportunity, but those of us who have lived in this city for long enough know that the path to a better future can be uphill. Recent rules regulating food delivery – an industry that many in our community…
Jul. 23, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams New York is the safest big city in America, and we are working hard every day to keep New Yorkers safe from all kinds of dangers — including those posed by lithium-ion battery fires. While the rise of battery-powered mobility devices has had many positive effects, too…
Jul. 16, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams Our city is facing a generational housing crisis with a vacancy rate at 1.4 percent, and half of all New York renters are paying more than 30 percent of their income in rent. The only way to solve this crisis is simple: build more. That requires all…
Jul. 10, 2024 By Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Leroy Comrie Every day, millions of New Yorkers rely on our city’s vast network of subways and buses to get to work, school, medical appointments and to see their friends and loved ones. But the reality is that too many working-class New Yorkers, including a disproportionately high…
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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…
Jul. 2, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams New Yorkers deserve a city budget that delivers for them and tackles our affordability crisis head-on. Alongside Speaker Adams and our City Council partners, we are proud to announce the passage of a $112.4 billion Adopted Budget that invests in the future of our city and the…
June 27, 2024 By Richard Khuzami Most of the media coverage regarding the City of Yes zoning changes, regarding increasing housing, are focused on the negative response from many of the Community Boards from the outer boroughs, especially those especially distant from Manhattan (as of today, we have seen no coverage of CB1 Queens approval… Read more »
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…
June 20, 2024 By John J. Ciafone, Esq. A few years ago, Long Island City won a national competition to house the corporate headquarters of Amazon. Amazon promised tens of thousands of jobs, from technical employment for workers to local student graduates, deliverers, contractors, laborers, construction union jobs, Porters and Superintendents. Also, not to mention… Read more »