Fifty years ago today, the military draft ended—creating the All-Volunteer Force. On this historic anniversary, we recognize all the brave women and men who have raised their hand to serve. And together, we recommit to sustaining and strengthening our force for decades to come—including by demonstrating our support for our service members and our veterans,…
No Trash, Compost, or Recycling Collection in NYC on Labor Day, September 2, 2024 The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that there will be no trash, curbside compost, or recycling collection on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. If your regular collection day is Monday, please place your trash, compost, and recyclables…
New York Extends Emergency Orders Amid Ongoing Crises Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has extended three emergency executive orders, addressing persistent challenges in the city’s jails, the influx of asylum seekers and Department of Correction operations. The orders, numbered 723, 724 and 725, were extended for five days starting Jan. 3, underscoring the…
Mayor Adams hosted the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Reception on March 17, 2023, and it was attended by various dignitaries, including Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense of Ireland. The Tánaiste acknowledged the positive contribution made by successive generations of Irish immigrants in New York and thanked the mayor…
Mayor Adams unveiled a new electric vehicle charging station in Brooklyn, which is open to the public for free 24/7. The station has 15 ultra-fast charging stalls and is the largest public accessible charging station in New York State. Facts Video CBS New York news
Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David C. Banks announced groundbreaking changes to the NYC public school admissions process, aimed at expanding student access and empowering families. The updates include allowing citywide middle school applications, unlimited high school options, and a new admissions tool developed with MIT to provide better insights for families. These changes seek…