During a live interview with Reverend Al Sharpton, NYC Mayor Eric Adams delves into the importance of the National Day of Prayer. Adams underlines the vital role of faith in governance and promotes the recognition of various religious perspectives in public affairs. Drawing from personal anecdotes, he illustrates how his faith has influenced his decisions,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a fresh educational initiative titled ‘Teaching About Hate Crimes and their Impacts,’ directed at informing students in public schools about hate crimes, biases, and their effects on both individuals and communities. Developed collaboratively with Facing History & Ourselves, this curriculum consists of five lessons tailored to enrich…
New York City is First Big City in U.S. to Adopt Climate Budgeting, Joins Elite Group of Global Cities, Including London, Oslo, and Mumbai. Climate Budgeting Will Permanently Embed Climate Considerations Into Budgeting Decisions, Helping to Reach Climate Goals . Forbes video: ( Apr 22, 2021 )During a House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment hearing on climate change,…
The “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” initiative represents “pro-housing” package of zoning reforms ever proposed in New York City. It seeks to bolster the city’s housing stock by allowing for the development of additional housing units across all neighborhoods through meticulous zoning adjustments, a step not taken in over fifty years. Projections suggest that…
As a component of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, the Governor endorsed legislation mandating the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction in classrooms to enhance reading proficiency. This initiative is part of Governor Hochul’s substantial budget allocations towards education, totaling nearly $36 billion in school aid, including $24.9 billion in Foundation Aid. Additionally, the budget allocates…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today unveiled the city’s plan to increase volunteer and service opportunities by 25 percent across the five boroughs — helping to build stronger communities, address the loneliness epidemic, and bolster the nonprofit sector’s volunteer force. Beginning this year, NYC Service will engage…