Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, Public Safety: Good evening, everyone. I’m Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for Public Safety, and on behalf of Mayor Adams, I want to welcome you to the Macy’s Day Parade security briefing. We’re joined today by Sharon Otterman, chief marketing officer for Macy’s, and in addition, the deputy mayor for Health and Human…
Summary: On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on track for a historic year, with New York City Transit (NYCT), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North Railroad achieving unprecedented ridership and on-time performance in the first half of 2025. NYC Subway is set for its best…
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
Mayor Eric Adams has shared impressive results from the B-HEARD program, New York City’s innovative approach to responding to mental health emergencies through 911. In FY2024, the program responded to 73% of eligible calls, doubling the previous year’s total and connecting 43% of assessed individuals to community-based services. The city’s focus is on enhancing mental…
Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on a year of challenges during an interview on “Up Close,” discussed his administration’s efforts to combat subway violence, homelessness, and mental health crises while defending his hiring decisions and leadership amid legal scrutiny. Despite facing federal charges and criticism, Adams highlighted achievements such as declining crime rates, record-breaking tourism, and…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a lawsuit against National Floors Direct, a nationwide company that sells and installs flooring, alleging nearly 2,500 counts of violations of the city’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that National Floors Direct…