NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul provided an address on the asylum seeker crisis in New York: “We appreciate Governor Hochul’s acknowledgement of the incredible work that New York City has done to manage the influx of tens of thousands of asylum…
As the new school year begins, Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding parents to review New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools policy, which enforces bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in all K-12 public schools, charter schools, and BOCES. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, students will be prohibited from using smartphones and internet-enabled personal devices during the entire school…
From day one, I vowed to strengthen Medicare for the millions of Americans that have paid into this program from their very first paycheck. Today, as Medicare open enrollment starts, seniors and their families will be able to see the progress we’ve made in lowering health care costs. Starting January 1, 2024, thanks to the Inflation Reduction…
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…
On July 14, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside faith and political leaders, called for unity against political violence following an attack on former President Donald Trump. Reverend Al Sharpton emphasized the importance of condemning violence regardless of political differences, highlighting the trauma and long-lasting impact of such actions. Mayor Adams and other leaders stressed the…
Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag Raising Ceremony for Bulgaria March 4, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much. Great to be here. And when we sit here, here at Bowling Green to raise the flag of this great country, Bulgarian citizens and those who are here realize how inclusive we are as a city…