NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city set a new record for spending on city-certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises ( M/WBE ) in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), the first full fiscal year of the Adams administration. City agencies and affiliated entities awarded over $6 billion in total to…
The Mayor acknowledges the importance of skilled instructors and proposes a partnership with local high schools, CUNY, and tech companies to provide computer training sessions. This initiative aims to empower older adults with essential digital skills while fostering intergenerational connections and community support. Experienced individuals, referred to as students, can collaborate with younger generations, providing…
Mayor Eric Adams holds public hearing and signs Intro. 47, establishing the Castle Hill Business Improvement District, Intro. 73, establishing the West Village Business Improvement District, and Intro. 134, clarifying New York City’s salary disclosure law. City Hall Blue Room Lower Manhattan May 12, 2022 Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Students…
Deputy Mayor Phillip Banks, Public Safety: Good afternoon. Thank you for tuning in. We have an interesting, I don’t know if we’d call it a show episode today here. The theme is going to be about July 4th and July 4th Safety. So I am joined today by the FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, and that commissioner,…
On October 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Francisco Moya announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, a coordinated multi-agency effort addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Part of the Community Link initiative, this operation focuses on tackling issues like illegal brothels, sex trafficking, unlicensed vendors, and retail theft in Elmhurst, North…
On June 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams signed a new law to create the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID). This new BID will help local businesses grow, keep the area clean and safe, and bring more community events to the neighborhood. With support from over 85 local businesses, this marks the 77th…