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Mayor Adams Unveils Senior Housing Reforms to Boost Intergenerational Living

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced sweeping reforms to the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program on July 30, 2025, aimed at expanding affordable housing options for older adults and promoting intergenerational communities. The changes, part of the “City of Yes for Families” initiative introduced in…

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Mayor Adams Launches Central Park Safety and Quality-of-Life Initiative Through Community Link Partnership. Video

On May 30, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the “Central Park Conservancy Partnership,” a major expansion of the city’s Community Link initiative, aimed at improving safety and quality of life in Central Park. This multi-agency collaboration includes increased enforcement of illegal vending, unlicensed pedicabs, and excessive noise, alongside expanded…

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Mayor Adams Announces Public-Private Initiatives to Support NYC’s SNAP Recipients as Federal Government Shutdown Threatens to Cut Off Benefits for 1.8 Million New Yorkers

Mayor Adams Launches Public-Private Lifeline for NYC SNAP as Shutdown Cuts Off Aid to 1.8 Million

New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a slate of public-private initiatives to help SNAP recipients after a prolonged federal government shutdown halted benefits for nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers. Partnering with the New York Community Trust, United Way of New York City, the Partnership for New York City, City Harvest, Food Bank for NYC,…

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Mayor Adams Introduces Comprehensive Fatherhood Plan to Support NYC Fathers and Enhance Child Well-Being

On June 11, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Children’s Cabinet and the Department of Youth and Community Development, launched “Empowering Fathers, Thriving Children: A Citywide Fatherhood Plan” to bolster father engagement and child development. The initiative includes the “Father Friendly Summer” digital hub, offering free family events and resources, and was…

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Governor Hochul Marks Six-Month Milestone of NYC Congestion Pricing Success: Traffic Down, Transit and Business Up

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…

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