In a May 14, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old girl in the Bronx, highlighting the impact of lenient criminal justice laws like “Raise the Age” on rising youth gun violence. Adams criticized the revolving door system that…
Moderator: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us for today’s public safety briefing led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks. Following our last speaker, we’ll take a few questions from the media, followed by some questions that have been submitted by the public ahead of today’s briefing. I’d now like to turn…
New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up blue and yellow tonight in honor of Ukraine’s Independence Day. “We join our fellow brothers and sisters in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian New Yorkers, in commemorating 32 years of independence and calling for…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three new policies that will put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Because of new laws championed by Governor Hochul, this week marks the first implementation of an increased minimum wage, the nation’s first paid prenatal leave law, and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated…
Mayor Eric Adams: Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be: exposing children to content they are not ready for, disrupting the educational process and seriously damaging their self-esteem and wellbeing, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube. As we announced last month in the State of the…
On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Gracie Mansion, reflecting on the resilience of African Americans, particularly through the story of Deputy Mayor Tiffany Raspberry, who overcame childhood trauma in Brooklyn public housing. Adams emphasized Juneteenth as a day to honor ancestors who “ran their mile” in the fight for…