WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing…
Calls are growing for New York State leaders to take a tougher look at how deed-theft cases move through the court system, after advocates and community voices warned that scammers continue to target vulnerable homeowners — particularly older New Yorkers in Central Brooklyn.
Connecting the Innovation Economy with Fashion and Commerce by Michael Reidbord – The Fashion Tech Consortium and FIT Startups, Innovation & Saving Retail Meet industry-changing tech companies that are solving the current retail crisis: triMirror – 3D Virtual Fitting Technology SIRL – Indoor Digital Mapping and Product Search Technology Queuehop – No Line Retail Checkout…
In an interview on NY1’s “Mornings on 1,” Mayor Eric Adams discussed the citywide expansion of New York’s composting program alongside Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The program aims to reduce landfill use and curb the rat population by encouraging composting of food and yard waste. Enforcement of mandatory participation will begin in April 2025. Mayor…
September 5, 2023 New Four-Tiered Approach Allows NYPD to Better Calibrate Response to Spontaneous Protests, Protect Public Safety and Freedom of Expression Reforms Codified in Agreement Demonstrate City’s Continued Commitment to Public Safety and First Amendment Rights WATCH: After Lifetime Fighting for Police Reform, Mayor Adams Issues Video Statement on Black Lives Matter Agreement NEW YORK – New York City…
On October 28, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams introduced an ambitious plan to transform 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into a dynamic cultural and residential hub called Gansevoort Square. The project, developed in partnership with the Gansevoort Meat Market, includes 600 mixed-income housing units (with up to 300 affordable homes), new…