New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a lawsuit against National Floors Direct, a nationwide company that sells and installs flooring, alleging nearly 2,500 counts of violations of the city’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that National Floors Direct…
City Will Develop Framework to Evaluate AI-Based Tools and Protect Against Risks, Build Knowledge and Skills in City Government, and Support Responsible Implementation As Part of New Phase of MyCity Portal, Adams Administration Piloting First Citywide AI Chatbot to Help Business Owners Navigate Government NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew…
On June 29, 2024, President Joe Biden delivered remarks at a campaign reception in New York City, focusing on LGBTQ+ rights, democracy, and the upcoming election. The event took place at the Manhattan Center and was part of a celebration for the 25th anniversary of the LGBTQ Leadership Council.Throughout the speech, Biden portrayed the 2024 election…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams held an in-person media availability session to discuss various city issues and initiatives. During this session, he addressed topics such as public safety, homelessness, and economic recovery. Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of collaboration between city agencies and community organizations to tackle these challenges effectively. He also highlighted recent…
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two bills that will make New York City safer and provide a pathway to opportunity for more New Yorkers. Intro. 349-A will allow the city to screen New Yorkers in city jails for dyslexia and provide appropriate interventions. Intro. 1190 will allow more employees of…
“Stop Hiding Hate Act” Requires Social Media Companies Operating in New York to Report Their Content Moderation Policies to OAG Starting October 1 – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to her office, as required by the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act. This…