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President Biden’s September Jobs Report: Strong Employment Growth and Economic Strategies Moving Forward

President Joe Biden reported a significant milestone in the September Jobs Report, with over 250,000 new jobs added and unemployment dropping to 4.1%. He highlighted that his administration has overseen the creation of 16 million jobs, marking the lowest unemployment levels in half a century, and noted that inflation and interest rates are on a…

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NYC Deputy Mayor For Health And Human Services Anne Williams-Isom Holds Briefing On Asylum Seeker Response

NYC Deputy Mayor For Health And Human Services Anne Williams-Isom Holds Briefing On Asylum Seeker Response

September 28, 2023 Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Anne Williams-Isom, and I’m the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services. For this week’s briefing, I’m excited to be joined by the mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, Jaime Pumarejo. I’m also joined by the City’s Corporation Counsel, Judge Sylvia Hinds Radix,…

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Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Address on Mental Health in New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced “Care, Community, Action: A Mental Health Plan for New York City,” a sweeping mental health agenda — with over $20 million in new commitments — that will invest in child and family mental health,…

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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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Mayor Adams Kicks Off National Urban Rat Summit, Focusing on Rodent Control Solutions for New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams opened the first-ever National Urban Rat Summit, emphasizing the importance of rodent control for improving the quality of life in the city. The summit brings together experts to share strategies on combating rat infestations, with a focus on scientific methods and community involvement. Mayor Adams highlighted the city’s commitment…

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