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 […]
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 […]
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and Her Husband Mark Hortman Governor Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings […]
Watch the full military parade held in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honoring American Flag Day. The patriotic event featured ceremonial military units, historic vehicles, and drew hundreds of thousands of spectators to celebrate the legacy of the Stars and Stripes. Army officials estimated around […]
A suspected arson attack targeted an NYPD parking lot in Bushwick, Brooklyn, early Thursday morning, resulting in at least 11 police vehicles being set ablaze and several others vandalized. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Central and DeKalb avenues, just a block from the 83rd Precinct. Surveillance footage captured a masked individual dressed in […]