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NY Governor Hochul and NYC Mayor Adams Announce Launch of Planning Effort for Future of Roosevelt Island, Agreement to Extend Master Lease

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new conceptual agreement to extend the Roosevelt Island Master Lease and a separate agreement to begin a joint planning effort oriented around future development on the island, marking an important step toward ensuring the Island’s long-term stability and future growth. This initial…

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Mayor Adams Salutes Civil Rights Powerhouse Hazel Dukes After Her Passing

Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to legendary civil rights leader Dr. Hazel Dukes, who passed away at the age of 92. Known as “Ma Dukes,” the longtime NAACP New York State Conference president was a political force and community fixer who spent decades fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and educational access. Adams — who…

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