– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Vijah Ramjattan as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC). As executive director, Ramjattan will oversee the office’s interagency efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims of hate…
Mayor Adams Unveils “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,” Bold Proposal to Eliminate New York City Income Taxes for Working-Class Families December 4, 2024 First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer: Good morning, everyone, welcome, and thank you for joining us today. On this stage are so many partners across government, of course, our brothers and sisters…
Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…
Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…
Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…
SEO-Optimized Summary:Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership unveiled plans to redesign Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park, prioritizing pedestrians and green spaces. The project will expand sidewalks by 46%, reduce traffic lanes, and add over 230 trees and 20,000 square feet of planters. This redesign aims to enhance safety, support…
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