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NYC Council Leaders Fight for Fair Funding in NYS Budget – Schools, Healthcare & Housing at Risk

Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan Offer Testimony on Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget at Joint NYS Senate & Assembly Hearing on Local Government – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams submitted testimony on the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2026 and Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan delivered testimony before…

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Mayor Adams Relieves $80 Million in Medical Debt for Working-Class New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse today announced that, beginning this week, 35,000 New Yorkers will start receiving letters notifying them that their medical debt has been eliminated by a pioneering program launched by Mayor Adams last year — clearing $80…

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New York. FARE Act Becomes Law, Reforming Broker Fees to Help Working-Class New Yorkers Afford Housing

Today, the FARE Act, sponsored by Councilmember Chi Ossé becomes law. This law, taking effect in 180 days, will prohibit landlords from passing the fees of brokers they hire onto prospective tenants, bringing greater fairness to New York City’s rental housing market. City Hall, NY – Today ( December 14, 2024 ), Introduction 360-A, known as the…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Media on Governance, Child Welfare, and Campaign Support

In a recent media meeting, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his collaborative approach with Governor Hochul in appointing talented individuals to his administration, citing recent appointments such as Chauncey Parker as Deputy Mayor of Public Safety. Responding to the tragic death of a child in Harlem, he acknowledged the complexities faced by the Administration for Children’s…

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Statement from Speaker Adams on Comptroller Brad Lander’s Report on the City’s Use of Emergency Procurement and Contracts

November 30, 2023 “Transparency, oversight, and accountability are critical when the City is spending billions of public dollars through emergency contracting. Comptroller Lander’s report revealing deficiencies in the Administration’s emergency contracting only underscores the need for the City to reduce its overreliance on this type of procurement and turn towards more sustainable solutions to meet…

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New York. Statement from Speaker Adams on Comptroller Brad Lander’s Report on the City’s Use of Emergency Procurement and Contracts

“Transparency, oversight, and accountability are critical when the City is spending billions of public dollars through emergency contracting. Comptroller Lander’s report revealing deficiencies in the Administration’s emergency contracting only underscores the need for the City to reduce its overreliance on this type of procurement and turn towards more sustainable solutions to meet the holistic needs…

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