The dazzling lights and cacophony of Times Square have a new, thought-provoking neighbor. Forget the flashing billboards for a moment, because a powerful presence has landed amidst the urban jungle: a magnificent 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman. Titled “Grounded in the Stars,” this striking artwork by British artist Thomas J. Price isn’t just…
Mayor Eric Adams testified before state lawmakers, pushing for key policies to help working-class New Yorkers. He urged Albany to pass his “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” plan, cutting city income taxes for low-income residents, and backed the “Supportive Interventions Act” to get better care for those with severe mental illness. Adams also…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC have released a groundbreaking report, New York City’s Artificial Intelligence Advantage: Driving Economic Growth and Technological Transformation, positioning NYC as a global hub for Applied AI. The city is investing $3 million in the NYC AI Nexus to foster AI-driven collaborations between startups and businesses. A partnership…
SEO-Optimized Summary:Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership unveiled plans to redesign Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park, prioritizing pedestrians and green spaces. The project will expand sidewalks by 46%, reduce traffic lanes, and add over 230 trees and 20,000 square feet of planters. This redesign aims to enhance safety, support…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today ( June 14 2024 ) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill, which overturned the federal prohibition on bump stocks — deadly devices that effectively convert assault weapons into machine guns. That prohibition was instituted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after Iran launched a drone attack against the State of Israel: “New York City unequivocally stands with the State of Israel in the face of this direct attack and escalation by Iran. I’ve been briefed on the situation unfolding abroad and we pray for…