Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Photos courtesy: NYC DOT Press Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), and Consulate General of Mexico Unveil ‘Catrina Monumental Atlixquense’ and ‘Las Cinco Catrinas Monumentales’ in Times Square to Kick Off Day of the Dead Festivities New York City, October 28, 2023 – The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) […]

NY State Attorney General Letitia James and Elected Leaders Unveil Alarming Findings of Wage Theft, Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination from the Largest Post-Pandemic Survey of Service Workers

NY State Attorney General Letitia James and Elected Leaders Unveil Alarming Findings of Wage Theft, Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination from the Largest Post-Pandemic Survey of Service Workers

National Policy Director, Naila Caicedo-Rosario delivering remarks and introducing AG James. Photo Courtesy: One Fair Wage By One Fair Wage Press | October 27, 2023 The new One Fair Wage report reveals tipped workers in NY are facing alarming levels of wage theft, racial discrimination, and pandemic-induced challenges, with New York City now the last of the […]

Eric Adams wins: Data prove ‘tough love’ Works amid NYC Migrant Crisis

Eric Adams wins: Data prove ‘tough love’ Works amid NYC Migrant Crisis

By Post Editorial Board Guess what? When it comes to NYC’s social problems, tough love works. The latest evidence comes from the city’s migrant housing efforts. Mayor Eric Adams put in place a policy requiring migrants in shelters to vacate and reapply for a spot after 30 days (60 days for families with kids). This bold step clawed […]

Community Op-Ed: New York City is Back – With More Jobs Than Ever

Community Op-Ed: New York City is Back – With More Jobs Than Ever

By Mayor’s Office | October 23, 2023 Less than two years ago, I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City. Our city was still reeling from the devastation of a global pandemic. Commercial neighborhoods and office buildings were deserted. Headlines questioned the future of New York City. But I knew then what every New […]

Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps to Advance “Dining Out NYC,” Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program

Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps to Advance “Dining Out NYC,” Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program

Editorial credit: Francisco Blanco / Shutterstock.com By Press Office | October 19, 2023 Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining […]

Community Op-Ed: Investing in Clean, Green Public Space for All New Yorkers

Community Op-Ed: Investing in Clean, Green Public Space for All New Yorkers

By Mayor’s Office | October 16, 2023 So much of New York City’s history was about changing the natural environment – cutting it down, clearing it out, paving it over. But going forward, we know that the future is about working with nature, building a greener, cleaner, safer city for all. From parks and playgrounds […]

Interview: City Announces $2 Million for Sesame Flyers’ Expansion and Renovation Project – The Organization’s First City-Funded Capital Project – and New Funding for Cultural Groups Across Brooklyn

Interview: City Announces $2 Million for Sesame Flyers’ Expansion and Renovation Project – The Organization’s First City-Funded Capital Project – and New Funding for Cultural Groups Across Brooklyn

Photos courtesy: Sesame Flyers By NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) | October 16, 2023 Listen to our podcast here Brooklyn capital investments are part of over $222 Million in capital funding from the Mayor, City Council, and Borough Presidents for over 75 cultural groups across the city. Renderings of Sesame Flyers’ planned renovation project along with […]

Mayor Adams, Corporation Counsel Hinds-Radix Move to Shut Down Sellers, Distributors of Flavored Vapes

Mayor Adams, Corporation Counsel Hinds-Radix Move to Shut Down Sellers, Distributors of Flavored Vapes

By Mayor’s Office | October 16, 2023 City Investigation at Sample of Retail Stores Found Flavored Vapes Distributed by Defendants Available in at Least 200 New York City Stores Motion for Preliminary Injunction Would Immediately Block Distribution and Sale of Flavored Vapes by Three Companies  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New […]

Mayor Adams, DDC, NYC Parks Break Ground on $141 Million Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush

Mayor Adams, DDC, NYC Parks Break Ground on $141 Million Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush

By NYC Mayor’s Press Office | October 16, 2023 New Center Will Feature Gymnasium; Walking Track; Indoor Swimming Pool; Fitness, Strength, and Cardio Rooms; Media Lab; and Teaching Kitchen Project Will Be Completed Two Years Faster Than Through Competitive Bidding Thanks to DDC’s Design-Build Program New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York […]