New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Border Czar Tom Homan to discuss strategies for addressing migrant-related crime, including targeting violent gangs and enhancing law enforcement cooperation. Adams announced plans to reinstate ICE operations on Rikers Island to assist in criminal investigations and expand NYPD involvement in federal task forces. Emphasizing public safety as…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a fiery joint statement condemning the Trump administration’s reported decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute its functions to other federal agencies, warning that the move poses “catastrophic consequences” for public education nationwide and would directly jeopardize millions of…
A tragic incident occurred on Monday morning at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, where six lives were lost in a senseless act of violence. The community is deeply saddened by the loss of three students, Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, as well as three staff members, Cynthia Peak, Mike Hill, and Katherine…
Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Marcy Correctional Facility demanding answers from the facility’s interim leadership following the horrific killing of Robert Brooks. Governor Hochul also met with a number of incarcerated individuals at Marcy who serve as liaisons for the larger incarcerated population and heard from them directly about their experiences. Governor Hochul announced immediate…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. Thank you all for joining us today for our weekly in-person media availability. As you’ve heard the mayor, myself, our commissioners, and countless others say, we’re working every day…