National Night Out Against Crime, held on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, brings together the NYPD, city officials, and communities at over 70 locations citywide to foster safer, more connected neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. This annual event, designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents, offers a fun-filled atmosphere with barbeque, bounce houses, face painting,…
On August 4, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) to all precincts in Brooklyn, following a successful pilot launched in April. These teams address non-emergency issues such as illegal mopeds, abandoned vehicles, encampments, outdoor drug use, and noise complaints, significantly…
ALBANY, N.Y.—In a poignant interview on ABC 7’s “Up Close with Bill Ritter” on August 3, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for a federal ban on assault weapons, citing a recent tragic shooting in New York City that left the city grieving. Expressing frustration with Congress and the President for lacking the “political…
— In an exclusive interview with Harlem Network News, Mayor Eric Adams, running as an Independent Democrat for an unprecedented second term as New York City’s second Black mayor, outlined his administration’s achievements and tackled pressing issues like gun violence and housing affordability, emphasizing their impact on Black and brown communities. Key Achievements for Black…
The New York City Council fired back at Mayor Eric Adams on July 31, 2025, after he vetoed Introduction 47-B, a bill passed with a strong 40-8 vote to reform street vending rules. Council spokesperson Julia Agos called the veto a betrayal of vendors, accusing Adams of siding with the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies. The…
Stay ahead of the curve in New York dentistry.From new regulations to education and public-health initiatives, here’s what’s shaping dental care across New York in July 2025. 🔹 Key Regulatory & Policy Updates 🔹 Access to Care & Public Health 🔹 Education, Workforce & Professional News 🔹 Events in New York – July 2025 For…