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NYC Mayor Adams, Commissioner Mayuga Announce Lawsuit Against National Floors Direct Over Deceptive Business Practices

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a lawsuit against National Floors Direct, a nationwide company that sells and installs flooring, alleging nearly 2,500 counts of violations of the city’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that National Floors Direct…

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NY Governor Hochul Commits $12.5 Million to Dominican Arts and Culture Center in Northern Manhattan

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $12.5 million investment to create the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture in northern Manhattan, spearheaded by the Dominican Studies Institute at City College of New York. The new center will include a museum, theater, children’s library, and an oral history project, all focused on celebrating and preserving…

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Mayor Eric Adams Discusses NYC Storm Preparedness and Flood Mitigation on WABC’s ‘Eyewitness News at Noon’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on WABC’s “Eyewitness News at Noon” on August 9, 2024, to address the city’s readiness for the impact of Storm Debby. Mayor Adams detailed NYC’s flood prevention efforts, including deploying response teams in advance and advising residents to stay off the roads during the storm. He also…

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Mayor Adams and Norman Siegel Celebrate Success: Significant Rise in Homeless New Yorkers Securing Housing Through Street Advocacy Project

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and civil rights advocate Norman Siegel celebrated the success of the Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP) as it marked two years of operation. SHAP, a volunteer outreach initiative, significantly increased the percentage of homeless New Yorkers it helped transition from the streets into supportive programs, from 33% in its…

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Mayor Adams Launches 14th Street Safety Coalition to Boost Public Safety and Quality of Life in NYC. Video

Mayor Eric Adams has launched the “14th Street Community Improvement Coalition” in Manhattan, a multi-agency initiative designed to enhance public safety and quality of life on 14th Street. The coalition, which includes the NYPD, sanitation, homeless services, and health departments, is backed by a $1 million investment in a new Mobile Command Center. This initiative…

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