Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative offering up to $10,000 in reimbursement for non-union New York City employees and retirees to cover adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor expenses. As the first major U.S. city to provide such comprehensive support, the program aims to attract and retain top talent while promoting equity…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a disaster declaration for New York on October 21, 2024, following severe storms and flooding that struck Lewis, Oswego, and Suffolk counties on August 18-19, 2024. The declaration enables federal assistance to support state, tribal, and local recovery efforts, including funding for emergency repairs and hazard mitigation statewide. Eligible…
Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…
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…
In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…
On October 11, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams appointed Saloni Sethi as the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). With over a decade of experience, Sethi has been a key advocate for survivors, working to improve support systems and expand resources for those affected by domestic and gender-based violence. As…
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