On September 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863, extending the state of emergency in New York City jails for five more days. This order continues measures first declared in 2021 to address ongoing staffing shortages, health and safety risks, and compliance with the federally mandated Nunez Action Plan. The extension underscores…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 864 on September 25, 2025, extending Section 2 of EEO 862 for five days to address the ongoing influx of asylum seekers and resulting humanitarian crisis. Citing authority under New York State law, the City Charter, and the Administrative Code—and building on the continuing state…
The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has released its report on the November 19, 2024, death of Gary Worthy, who was fatally shot by NYPD officers in Queens after firing a gun that injured both an officer and a bystander. The investigation, which reviewed body-camera footage, witness interviews,…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…
In a live radio interview on WBAI’s What’s Going On!, Mayor Eric Adams spoke about New York City’s efforts to reduce gun violence and support young people. He shared that shootings in the city have dropped to the lowest levels in recorded history, thanks to both strong policing and prevention programs. These include over 100,000…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the early launch of MTA Metro-North Railroad’s highly anticipated super-express service between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal, set to begin Monday, October 6, 2025—more than a year ahead of schedule. These express trains will reduce travel time to just 90 minutes from Poughkeepsie and under 75 minutes from…