With a brutal heat wave gripping the city, Mayor Eric Adams is calling on New Yorkers to dial down the AC and give the power grid a breather. In a statement released June 25, Hizzoner urged residents to crank thermostats up to the highest comfortable setting, shut off unused appliances, and hold off on running…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Gracie Mansion, reflecting on the resilience of African Americans, particularly through the story of Deputy Mayor Tiffany Raspberry, who overcame childhood trauma in Brooklyn public housing. Adams emphasized Juneteenth as a day to honor ancestors who “ran their mile” in the fight for…