New York. Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks and Volunteers with NYC Parks on Earth Day
we don’t get this done without our volunteers, and I just want to say thank you so much for the volunteers who come out. I remember the years being at Prospect Park. The volunteers would come out, do the grooming, the trees, the cleaning, they are really dedicated to the park. And the announcement that…
Governor Hochul Expands Historic Support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers During Pride Month
On June 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York State’s leadership in LGBTQ+ equity with major investments announced during Pride Month. Marching in the NYC Pride Parade, Hochul unveiled a $15 million expansion of the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund—the largest of its kind in the nation—and committed $1 million…
New York. EBT Scam Alert
Important changes to replacement for stolen SNAP and Temporary Assistance (TA) benefits: Federal authorization to replace stolen SNAP benefits ended on December 20, 2024. Local social services districts are not allowed to issue SNAP replacement benefits for theft that occurs on or after December 21, 2024. You can still file claims to replace stolen SNAP…
Follow-Up Hearing on Antisemitism at CUNY: Addressing the Damning Lippman Report – Monday, Nov. 25, 10 AM
FOLLOW UP HEARING ON ANTISEMITISM AT CUNY ON THE LIPPMAN REPORT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 10AM: Two years ago, we held an unprecedented hearing in the City Council that exposed rampant, unchecked antisemitism in the CUNY system. Due to our efforts exposing these systemic failures, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the Hon. Judge Jonathan Lippman…
Mayor Adams Signs Legislation To Prohibit Height Or Weight Discrimination In Employment, Housing, And Public Accommodations
Mayor Eric dams: Good to see you, brother. Congratulations. Good morning, good morning, good morning everyone. Really excited about this bill and thanking the councilman for really thinking differently of how we deal with equality in a real way in our city and for hearing the concerns of not only his constituents, but throughout the city…