New York Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Permits As of July 2023, members of the public may apply for permits authorizing take-offs and landings of unmanned aircraft (UA), or drones, throughout New York City. The NYPD, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT), reviews these permit applications and either approves or disapproves them. A permit is…
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9 to July 10, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible…
A crane crashed into New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, cracking and splitting a steel beam on the landmark. The crane was being transported on a barge passing through the East River. Despite the impact, the bridge hasn’t sustained any structural damage. The footage shows a barge passing under the bridge, seemingly getting the crane…
July 20, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new radio show, “Hear from the Mayor” on WBLS 107.5 FM. Episodes will air semi-regularly and feature news of the day, special guests who are moving the city forward, and live call-ins from New Yorkers who want to discuss the issues they care…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Edward A. Caban as the 46th commissioner and Tania Kinsella as 45th first deputy commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Caban is the first Latino to serve as commissioner of the NYPD in its 178-year history, and Kinsella is the first…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the return of the “Rise Up NYC” concert series, which will provide New Yorkers with eight free community concerts that will be performed across all five boroughs this summer. The highly anticipated concert series returns for its second season and encourages New Yorkers to explore all corners of…
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