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…
President Biden announced today that over 1 million public service workers, including teachers, firefighters, and nurses, have benefited from student debt cancellation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This achievement marks a major milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reform the student loan system. An additional $4.5 billion in forgiveness was granted…
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…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced the PATH (Partnership Assistance for Transit Homelessness) initiative, aimed at providing essential services and shelter to homeless individuals in the subway system. This program combines the efforts of NYPD Transit Bureau officers and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) clinicians to connect with New Yorkers living unsheltered in…
Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s free lead water line replacement program to cover more properties in the Bronx and Queens. This $48 million initiative, partially funded by the Biden-Harris administration and New York State, focuses on low-income households and environmental justice communities. The program aims to remove outdated lead or galvanized steel…
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