Proclamation of Election January 2, 2025 As a result of the resignation of Kalman Yeger from the City Council effective December 31, 2024, a vacancy has been created in the seat he has held as a Council Member for the forty-fourth Council district. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section 25(b)(l) and…
President Biden has proclaimed October 2024 as National Youth Justice Action Month, focusing on reforming the juvenile justice system to ensure fairness, equality, and opportunity for young people. The administration aims to address the disparities that disproportionately impact youth of color and those with disabilities while investing in programs that support rehabilitation, education, and mental…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a sweeping settlement with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, closing out litigation that began in 1982 over disputed land along the Canadian border. The deal transfers more than 14,000 acres back to tribal control, secures $70 million in payments and long-term power access from the New York Power Authority,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Community Affairs Bureau, the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC), and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit announced a new process for New Yorkers to contact the NYPD to re-examine cases involving LGBTQIA+ victims. Cases eligible for reexamination include unsolved cold…
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix were today joined by six other municipalities across the country in filing an amicus brief that urges the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to mifepristone — a medication that millions of women have used for medication abortions and miscarriage…
The New York City Council voted on July 14, 2025, to boost protections for delivery workers, ensuring better pay, transparency, and safety for those delivering food, groceries, and other goods. This builds on past efforts to improve the fast-growing delivery sector. The Council also passed laws to support displaced tenants, increase transparency about deaths at…