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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Record Number of Affordable Homes Created in 2023, Makes Urgent Case for Albany Action as Private Construction Slows

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that his administration has once again broken records for producing much-needed affordable housing amid a severe housing shortage in the five boroughs. As private construction activity slows following the expiration of a critical affordable housing creation tool, Mayor Adams reiterated an urgent call for state lawmakers in…

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Winter Storm and Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Major Weather Event Beginning Tuesday Afternoon

New York Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some locations north of New York City and continued to impact several areas with hazardous travel conditions. The highest accumulations of snow have been seen so far in the Mid-Hudson Region with some…

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NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Grants Clemency to Sixteen Individuals

Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to review and…

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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Continues to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for Working-Class New Yorkers Halfway Through First Term

Akeema Roberts: Good morning, everyone. My name is Akeema Roberts. I was born and raised in Brownsville and still live there today. I’m here today to talk about my community. Now, truthfully, I’ve always felt safe in Brownsville, but today I feel even safer. We’ve seen crime in our neighborhoods go down. We’ve seen news stores…

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Mayor Adams, HPD Commissioner Carrión Take Action To Connect New Yorkers To Affordable Housing More Quickly, Eliminate Unnecessary Credit Checks For Voucher Holders

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr., and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin today announced that New York City households with housing vouchers will no longer undergo credit checks when selected for affordable housing —…

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 NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls In Live To Waok’s “Keepin’ It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton

Reverend Al Sharpton: Keepin’ it real. Keepin’ it real, I’m your host Reverend Al Sharpton. They’re telling me to go right to the phone, another surprise caller guest. Let’s go to the phone. Hello? Mayor Eric Adams: My brother, my brother. You know, happy birthday. I’m sure it’s Libra…  Al Sharpton: Yep, that’s right. Mayor Adams: You balance shit…

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