Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a magical parade called the Mermaid Parade. It was presented by a small non-profit arts group called Coney Island USA. They didn’t have a giant corporation backing them up, but they had something better – the support of the people. But alas, the…
Democratic mayor adams wants to make living in basements the norm?Mayor Eric Adams does support the idea of making basement apartments a more viable and safe housing option in New York City as part of his broader strategy to address the city’s housing crisis. However, his goal is not to make living in basements the…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a major success in tackling homelessness in New York City, with over 3,500 homeless individuals moved from streets and subways into permanent housing. This includes more than 1,000 people from the subway system, thanks to the Subway Safety Plan’s targeted outreach. The city is also expanding its safety net with…
July 26, 2023 Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon. I’m Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services, and welcome to this week’s Asylum Seeker Briefing. Joining me today is Commissioner Zach Iscol, the commissioner of New York City Emergency Management, and Dr. Ted Long, the senior vice…
On July 23, 2025, the White House rolled out “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” to make the U.S. the world leader in artificial intelligence. This plan, sparked by President Trump’s January order, includes over 90 actions to boost AI innovation, build better tech infrastructure, and strengthen global partnerships. It aims to help…