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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces City Hall, Municipal Buildings to be lit Green to Commemorate Mental Health Action Day

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– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several municipal buildings will be lit green tonight in recognition of Mental Health Action Day — a global movement highlighting the importance of mental health and empowering participants to strengthen connection and community. “Over the past decade, we have seen an alarming rise in anxiety and hopelessness among too many people, including young people here…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces new Pilot Program to Combat Retail Theft, Create Efficiencies, Improve Police-Community Relations Using Innovative Technology – Video

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III, and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced the launch of a pilot program utilizing technology to protect public safety — including by combatting retail theft, quality-of-life offenses, and crime overall — while simultaneously increasing…

New York. Adams Administration to Host Inaugural National Urban Rat Summit

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University, announced the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit for September 18 to 19, aiming to unite researchers and municipal experts to exchange best practices in rodent control. This summit aligns with the city’s comprehensive…

White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the April Consumer Price Index

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President Joe Biden underscored that combatting inflation and cutting expenses remains his foremost economic focus, recognizing the continued hardships faced by numerous families despite advancements. He detailed strategies to combat elevated prices, including the construction of two million new homes, addressing prescription drug expenses, and urging grocery chains to reduce prices. He juxtaposed his approach…

Revitalizing Brooklyn’s Waterfront: Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCEDC, and Port Authority Unveil Ambitious Plan to Transform 122-Acre Marine Terminal and Boost Howland Hook’s Future Growth

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Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have unveiled plans to revitalize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, marking a significant step towards transforming it into a modern maritime port and community hub. The agreement includes the transfer of control to the city and Port Authority, aiming to…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Over 12,000 Families Served With Maternal and Infant Health Services Since Expanding Access to Doulas and Home Visitors

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Mayor Adams and DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced that over 12,000 families have been served with maternal and infant health services through the New Family Home Visits Initiative, addressing racial disparities in maternal health for Black and Brown New Yorkers. This milestone advances the Adams administration’s goal in HealthyNYC to reduce Black maternal mortality…