New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with the support of the NYPD, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), has shut down over 1,200 illegal smoke shops through the “Operation Padlock to Protect” initiative. This citywide crackdown resulted in the seizure of $80 million worth of illegal products, including hazardous…
On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…
On October 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Francisco Moya announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, a coordinated multi-agency effort addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Part of the Community Link initiative, this operation focuses on tackling issues like illegal brothels, sex trafficking, unlicensed vendors, and retail theft in Elmhurst, North…
In a recent media meeting, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his collaborative approach with Governor Hochul in appointing talented individuals to his administration, citing recent appointments such as Chauncey Parker as Deputy Mayor of Public Safety. Responding to the tragic death of a child in Harlem, he acknowledged the complexities faced by the Administration for Children’s…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….
On October 13, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams hosted the “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on WBLS 107.5, where he introduced Melissa Aviles-Ramos as the new Chancellor of New York City Public Schools. The discussion, aligned with Hispanic Heritage Month, covered Aviles-Ramos’s inspiring rise from Bronx roots to leadership, her achievements in raising graduation rates,…
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