On July 8, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the “Conversations With Coleman” podcast, addressing key issues facing the city. Reflecting on his past as a police officer, shaped by a traumatic encounter with law enforcement at age 15, Adams emphasized his commitment to reforming policing internals while defending its necessity, citing…
The City of New York has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the case of Derlis Snaider v. William P. Joyce et al., advocating for the release of Derlis Snaider, a 19-year-old 11th-grade student at Grover Cleveland High School, detained by Immigration and Customs…
On July 3, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a major gang takedown targeting the violent crew known as R2R (Road 2 Riches), responsible for at least 10 shootings, including one homicide, in East New York and Brownsville. The long-term investigation led to…
The City of New York has filed an amicus brief in federal court in support of Jose Luis, a former NYC public school student who was arrested during a routine immigration hearing. The brief, submitted in Jose Luis v. Larocco et al., underscores the public safety and legal risks of detaining individuals who are actively…
On July 1, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to free legal services for New Yorkers, with a focus on protecting constitutional and civil rights. This newly established office will act as a centralized hub connecting residents…
On July 1, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 1050 into law, a key piece of legislation aimed at easing financial burdens on New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)-licensed drivers. The bill limits the amount of personal injury protection insurance required by the TLC to no more than 200 percent of the state-mandated…
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