– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several municipal buildings will be lit green tonight in recognition of Mental Health Action Day — a global movement highlighting the importance of mental health and empowering participants to strengthen connection and community.  “Over the past decade, we have seen an alarming rise in anxiety and hopelessness among too many people, including young people here…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks yesterday launched the citywide campaign, “New York City Reads,” to declare literacy and reading instruction as the core focus and overriding priority of New York City’s public schools. The campaign renews the commitment of public schools to…