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New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order Providing Work Authorization to Long-Time Undocumented Immigrants

Mayor Eric Adams praised President Biden’s executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants, highlighting its economic benefits and the positive impact on communities. Adams emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and continued support for the many migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Order Allows Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Vote

New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement following the Rent Guidelines Board’s 5-4 vote to adjust rents on rent-stabilized apartments by 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases:  “Our volunteer Rent Guidelines Board members are charged with a vital but challenging task: protect tenants from unfair rent…

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New York. Mayor Adams’ Administration Introduces Essential Measures to Tackle Housing Crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today announced the implementation of two critically-needed tools to address the city’s housing crisis. The tools — secured as part of the Adams administration’s successful advocacy in Albany this session — will incentivize the construction…

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New York Governor Hochul Marches in Buffalo Juneteenth Parade . Video

Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the 49th annual Buffalo Juneteenth parade. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Patrick Cray, thank you so much for chairing this extraordinary event once again. Mr. Brown, thank you for being the person behind the scenes who knows how to get the job done. We have…

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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement After Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban

– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today ( June 14 2024 ) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill, which overturned the federal prohibition on bump stocks — deadly devices that effectively convert assault weapons into machine guns. That prohibition was instituted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…

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