On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and NYC Public Schools, announced the groundbreaking “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative, aimed at equipping every public school student with essential money management skills by 2030. Unveiled during the Mayor’s State of the City address earlier this year,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and NYC Public Schools, launched the “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative on June 18, 2025, to teach every public school student financial skills by 2030. Starting next school year, 15 selected districts will receive financial educators who will offer free…
On June 12, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the removal of over 100,000 illegal vehicles, including 62,300 unregistered motorized scooters, bikes, and ATVs, and 38,000 untraceable “ghost cars,” from city streets since 2022, significantly improving public safety and urban livability. This milestone, achieved through coordinated efforts by the NYPD and DSNY, has…
On June 11, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Children’s Cabinet and the Department of Youth and Community Development, launched “Empowering Fathers, Thriving Children: A Citywide Fatherhood Plan” to bolster father engagement and child development. The initiative includes the “Father Friendly Summer” digital hub, offering free family events and resources, and was…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Tourism + Conventions, announced the “Founded by NYC” campaign to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary in 2025, featuring a series of cultural events including free concerts, the expanded Summer Streets festival, and the Museum Mile Festival. The initiative, supported by a…
Starting Wednesday, June 11, 2025, New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act goes into effect, bringing a major change to how broker fees are handled in the city’s rental market1256. Key Changes Under the FARE Act Impact on Renters Legal Status and Ongoing Litigation Summary Table: Old vs. New Broker Fee Rules…