New York Mayor Adams to Hold High-Level Summit on Social Media and its Impact on Young People
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced that the Adams administration will host a high-level summit on social media later this week — assembling national experts to lay out potential pathways for action to protect the mental health of…
New York. Mayor Adams Addresses Brooklyn Nightclub Mass Shooting: 12 Shot, 3 Dead in Crown Heights. ( Video )
On August 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams addressed a mass shooting at a Crown Heights nightclub in Brooklyn, where 12 people were shot, three fatally, in a suspected gang-related incident. Speaking alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Pastor Gilford Monrose, and AT Mitchell from Man Up! Inc., Adams emphasized the city’s ongoing efforts to combat gun…
White House. Readout of Workforce Roundtable with Black Elected Officials, Philanthropies, Unions, and NGOs
This week the White House offices of Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Engagement and the National Economic Council convened Black mayors and county officials for a roundtable with philanthropy, unions and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to discuss ways to grow and train the local workforce for high-quality jobs made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Participants…
Gov. Hochul Blasts Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs as a Burden on New Yorkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against former President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a “reckless tax” that hurts small businesses, raises costs for families, and shakes financial security. She warns the tariffs could cost Americans thousands, weaken 401(k)s, and drive away Canadian tourists, impacting businesses from Niagara Falls to Montauk. “This…
NYC Mayor Adams, Chief Service Officer Rog Unveil Plan to Boost Service Opportunities and Volunteerism in New York City, Alongside Detailed Critical Observations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today unveiled the city’s plan to increase volunteer and service opportunities by 25 percent across the five boroughs — helping to build stronger communities, address the loneliness epidemic, and bolster the nonprofit sector’s volunteer force. Beginning this year, NYC Service will engage…