New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant $17 million increase in funding for the city’s five district attorneys’ offices, bringing their total budget to $633 million for fiscal year 2026. This 23% increase since Adams took office aims to bolster public safety by equipping prosecutors with resources to reduce case backlogs, expand diversion…
In an August 6, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams addressed critical issues facing New York City. He discussed a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, linked to cooling towers, with 67 cases and three deaths, emphasizing mandatory inspections and public awareness to combat flu-like symptoms. Adams responded to…
New law INCREASES penalties against predatory providers!Immigration service providers who FAIL to provide a written contract to customers will face a civil penalty of at least $5,000! Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants Immigrants face unique challenges in the workplace and marketplace. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created tips to educate immigrants about…
On August 5, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” from Albany, NY, to address the escalating political crisis involving Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to New York to evade arrest warrants issued by Texas Republicans attempting to gerrymander five congressional seats. Hochul passionately argued that failing to fight for democracy…
National Night Out Against Crime, held on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, brings together the NYPD, city officials, and communities at over 70 locations citywide to foster safer, more connected neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. This annual event, designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents, offers a fun-filled atmosphere with barbeque, bounce houses, face painting,…
On August 4, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) to all precincts in Brooklyn, following a successful pilot launched in April. These teams address non-emergency issues such as illegal mopeds, abandoned vehicles, encampments, outdoor drug use, and noise complaints, significantly…