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New York City Mayor Adams, City Planning Director Garodnick Unveil Planning Framework to Guide Continued Revitalization of Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene as Vibrant, 24/7 Neighborhoods

“Eds and Meds” Framework Outline Strategies to Promote Inclusive Growth, Family-Sustaining Jobs, Affordable Housing, High-Quality Public Spaces for Brooklyn’s Largest Economic Hub Framework Builds on “New” New York Action Plan Recommendations to Reimagine Commercial Districts, Create Inclusive Growth New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP)…

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October 7, 2022, New York City Mayor Adams issued an emergency executive order numbered 224

WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, as of October 5, 2022, the asylum seekers who have entered the City’s shelter system operated by the Department of Homeless Services (DHS Shelter System”) include approximately…

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NYC Tine Square 2024 December 31 2023

Mayor Eric Adams Introduces Curriculum Addressing Hate Crimes and Their Impact in New York City Schools: Striking a Balance Between Freedom and Constitutional Principles

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a fresh educational initiative titled ‘Teaching About Hate Crimes and their Impacts,’ directed at informing students in public schools about hate crimes, biases, and their effects on both individuals and communities. Developed collaboratively with Facing History & Ourselves, this curriculum consists of five lessons tailored to enrich…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Commemorates Inauguration of New York City’s Initial Climate Budgeting Process and Discrepancy in Forbes Video

New York City is First Big City in U.S. to Adopt Climate Budgeting, Joins Elite Group of Global Cities, Including London, Oslo, and Mumbai. Climate Budgeting Will Permanently Embed Climate Considerations Into Budgeting Decisions, Helping to Reach Climate Goals . Forbes video: ( Apr 22, 2021 )During a House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment hearing on climate change,…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams Kicks off Public Review of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal. Video

The “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” initiative represents “pro-housing” package of zoning reforms ever proposed in New York City. It seeks to bolster the city’s housing stock by allowing for the development of additional housing units across all neighborhoods through meticulous zoning adjustments, a step not taken in over fifty years. Projections suggest that…

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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…

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