Mayor Adams Visits Site of Bronx Fire, Warns About Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Video

Mayor Eric Adams visited University Heights in the Bronx after a major five-alarm fire injured 15 people, including firefighters and EMS workers. He thanked the first responders for their bravery and stressed the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which are believed to have caused the fire. The blaze started on the front porch of a 115-year-old…

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New York. Mayor Adams Launches New Business Improvement District in East Harlem

On June 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signed a new law to create the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID). This new BID will help local businesses grow, keep the area clean and safe, and bring more community events to the neighborhood. With support from over 85 local businesses, this marks the 77th…

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New York. Mayor Adams and Partners Break Ground on Final Phase of Bronx’s La Central, Delivering 420 New Affordable Homes

On June 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams joined BRP Companies, Hudson Companies, and city officials to break ground on the final phase of La Central, a major affordable housing development in the South Bronx. This phase will add 420 new affordable homes—63 designated for formerly homeless residents—and includes supportive services, community facilities, and public green…

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Mayor Adams Backs Away from Medicare Advantage Plan for Retirees

On June 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City will not move forward with the proposed Medicare Advantage plan for retirees. While the Court of Appeals affirmed the city’s legal right to offer alternative health care plans, Mayor Adams acknowledged concerns raised by retirees and emphasized the importance of keeping the city…

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