Jan. 16, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength to continue…
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Jan. 8, 2024 By Martha Stark For decades, it has been an open secret that New York City’s property tax system is inequitable and unfair. This regressive system, rooted in outdated and discriminatory policies, has not only exacerbated the housing crisis but also deepened the economic divide, disproportionately burdening lower-income and minority communities. Next week,…
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Jan. 8, 2024 By Walter Mugdan Tom Suozzi has a great record supporting environmental conservation and restoration on Long Island. He deserves our support in the Feb. 13, 2024, special election to fill the 3rd District Congressional seat left vacant when George Santos was expelled. As a three-term Congressman who previously represented this district, Tom Suozzi delivered extraordinary results for Long Island’s environment. He led a bipartisan coalition of Representatives from New York and Connecticut to achieve an amazing ten-fold increase in annual federal funding for Long Island Sound improvements, from $4 million a year in 2016 to $40 million…
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Dec. 28, 2023 By George Peters Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” initiative might sound promising, but for many New Yorkers, it raises a big question: are we turning our beloved city into a chaotic mess? While fostering economic growth is important, shouldn’t it come without sacrificing our neighborhoods’ character and residents’ well-being? Let’s take a closer look at some potential downsides of “City of Yes” that deserve more attention. Unchecked Development and Uncertain Futures: Imagine bustling massage parlors and late-night corner stores popping up on your quiet street corner. The “City of Yes” could turn peaceful residential areas…
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Dec. 27, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams
When we came into office in January 2022, New York City was on the brink. The pandemic was still raging. Our economy was in bad shape. Crime was on the rise. And our mission from day one was to fight for the people who make New York City the greatest city in the world.
Dec. 19, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an ever-changing economy.
Dec. 15, 2023 By Austin Franklin Cheng If recent elections are any indication, the Democratic Party in New York has long banked on the AAPI vote without delivering on its promises to support and deliver for our community. And as a result of this frustrating oversight, there has been a decline in AAPI support for…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Diana Limongi Right now, families who need and rely on child care assistance in New York State are prohibited from using child care for any time outside scheduled work. Governor Hochul has the power to make life easier for working parents by signing legislation that ends the punitive and disruptive policy…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis that we must end.
Dec. 12, 2023 By Council Member + Parks Chair Shekar Krishnan The New York City Council hit back this week against Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping slash to New York City’s budget, focusing on his appalling cuts to services for families: library closures; reduced preschool seats; shrinking afterschool and summer programs for public school children. Taken together, these are the most visible signs of an Administration ready to jettison New York City families at the first hint of fiscal headwinds. Rather than a clear vision to guide us through this moment, we are witnessing blind desperation of a distracted Mayor. But…
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