On June 1, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch formally announced that New York City recorded the lowest number of shootings and homicides in its history between January 1 and May 31, 2025. During this five-month period, the city reported 264 shootings and 112 homicides—surpassing previous record lows set in 2018 and…
The New York City Council, in conjunction with Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, formally approved the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan on May 28, 2025, signaling a significant redevelopment initiative for Central Brooklyn. This strategic rezoning is projected to deliver approximately 4,600 new housing units, including 1,900 income-restricted affordable residences, and generate 2,800 permanent jobs within the…
On May 16, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on CNN’s “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer” to discuss the ongoing commuter rail strike affecting the nation’s third-largest rail service and the establishment of a new office to combat antisemitism. Addressing the strike, Adams outlined coordinated efforts with New Jersey officials, including deploying…
In a May 14, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old girl in the Bronx, highlighting the impact of lenient criminal justice laws like “Raise the Age” on rising youth gun violence. Adams criticized the revolving door system that…
In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure…
During his monthly “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on WBLS, Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar discussed the city’s significant investment in the new “After-School for All” program. This initiative, backed by a commitment of over $330 million, aims to expand after-school options by 20,000 seats over three years, beginning with 5,000…