Linda Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s my great pleasure to welcome Mayor Adams, Chancellor David Banks, Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, Councilmember Chi Ossé, and my friends, Tony Marx and Dennis Walcott, presidents of the New York and Queens Public Libraries. At Brooklyn Public Library, we are fortunate to have many special…
Announced on October 23, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $10 million Municipal Child Care Pilot that will provide on-site, affordable care for children as young as six weeks old to employees of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Opening in September 2026 at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building…
Mayor Eric Adams and DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of Richard Errico, a 19-year veteran of the New York City Department of Sanitation. Errico, who served the communities of Douglaston, Little Neck, and Bayside, passed away in the line of duty. Mayor Adams highlighted the vital role of sanitation…
There are only FIVE DAYS left in the 2022–23 season. An unprecedented number of schoolchildren filled the house (digitally and in person) this year, attending final dress rehearsals and family-friendly events and participating in exclusive experiences with Met artists. Bring a young music lover in your life to the opera before the curtain comes down…
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN: The plan also emphasizes equitable access to cooling resources and adaptation strategies, targeting communities most affected by extreme heat. Implementation involves collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, with an implementation committee meeting regularly to coordinate efforts and incorporate public feedback. —- Interagency Plan Advances Governor’s State of the State…
– New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Hugh Davis, who died on August 13, 2025 following an encounter with Cheektowaga Police Department (CPD) officers in Buffalo. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on August 13, CPD officers were attempting to arrest…