New York City has launched a new Staten Island–Brooklyn ferry connection, giving commuters and visitors a faster, more scenic way to travel between the two boroughs. The updated NYC Ferry St. George route now links St. George Terminal on Staten Island with Bay Ridge (American Veterans Memorial Pier) and Atlantic Avenue/Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge…
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…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the city will open a 12th Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive weekly in New York City. Soon, 1760 Third Avenue in Manhattan will open as a humanitarian relief center to serve more than 500 families with children seeking…
On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…
The NYC Film Green program aims to promote sustainable film production, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of film and television production. The program offers guidelines for sustainable production, recognition for productions that engage in sustainable practices, and free resources. A panel discusses the potential of television shows and films to create awareness…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive measures to combat organized retail theft have led to a significant decline in retail theft, with a 12% year-over-year decrease in New York City and a 5% reduction statewide in 2025. Backed by over $40 million in funding for dedicated Retail Theft Teams, tougher criminal penalties, and new laws targeting the…