On July 1, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to free legal services for New Yorkers, with a focus on protecting constitutional and civil rights. This newly established office will act as a centralized hub connecting residents…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, after carefully considering…
On April 28, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced significant housing investments for New York City’s Fiscal Year 2026 executive budget, dubbed the “Best Budget Ever,” during an event at Woodhull II. The budget allocates $24.7 billion over 10 years for affordable housing, $350 million for NYCHA repairs, $229 million for nearly 6,000 supportive housing units,…
On August 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams addressed a mass shooting at a Crown Heights nightclub in Brooklyn, where 12 people were shot, three fatally, in a suspected gang-related incident. Speaking alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Pastor Gilford Monrose, and AT Mitchell from Man Up! Inc., Adams emphasized the city’s ongoing efforts to combat gun…
Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2025 State of the State address, including more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive. “Your family is my fight — and I will never stop fighting for…
In a July 18, 2025, episode of The Odd Lots Podcast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed revitalizing the city’s nightlife and addressing its housing crisis. He emphasized nightlife’s $30 billion economic impact, highlighting its recovery post-COVID with booming restaurant reservations and Broadway’s record-breaking year. On housing, Adams outlined ambitious plans, including surpassing previous…