In a live 1010 WINS interview, Mayor Eric Adams reassured New Yorkers that Harlem Hospital is safe following the Legionnaires’ outbreak, confirming immediate disinfection of the affected cooling tower. He outlined his controversial new plan to allow medical professionals, with court approval, to mandate treatment for individuals severely impaired by substance abuse, emphasizing public safety…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a major success in tackling homelessness in New York City, with over 3,500 homeless individuals moved from streets and subways into permanent housing. This includes more than 1,000 people from the subway system, thanks to the Subway Safety Plan’s targeted outreach. The city is also expanding its safety net with…
On August 8, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX11’s Morning News to honor Stew Leonard Jr. for his heroic actions. During a recent PIX11 segment, Leonard Jr. saved the life of engineer Kurt Bennett, who choked on a piece of steak. Using skills from his Red Cross lifeguard training, Leonard Jr. performed the Heimlich…
New York City’s push to address its housing crisis gained momentum as the City Council’s Land Use and Zoning Committees unanimously approved Mayor Eric Adams’ Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, paving the way for a full Council vote. The plan aims to transform the vibrant Midtown South neighborhood by introducing thousands of new homes, leveraging its…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant $17 million increase in funding for the city’s five district attorneys’ offices, bringing their total budget to $633 million for fiscal year 2026. This 23% increase since Adams took office aims to bolster public safety by equipping prosecutors with resources to reduce case backlogs, expand diversion…
In an August 6, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams addressed critical issues facing New York City. He discussed a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, linked to cooling towers, with 67 cases and three deaths, emphasizing mandatory inspections and public awareness to combat flu-like symptoms. Adams responded to…