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Statement from New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, and Housing & Buildings Chair Pierina Sanchez on Mayor Adams’ CityFHEPS Vouchers Rule Changes

Re: Mayor Adams’ rule change on 90-day rule also adding new counterproductive work requirements that Council bill would eliminate “For months as New York City’s shelter population grew, the Council raised the alarm around the need to remove barriers to https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdfCityFHEPS vouchers to help individuals and families leave shelter and transition to permanent housing. In…

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New York – Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement on Governor Hochul’s Asylum Seeker Address

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul provided an address on the asylum seeker crisis in New York: “We appreciate Governor Hochul’s acknowledgement of the incredible work that New York City has done to manage the influx of tens of thousands of asylum…

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Join NY Citizens Audit’s Presentation and Learn How You Can Help Restore Trust in the Election Process – Free – March 22 2023

NY Citizens Audit is an all-volunteer organization that was founded in July 2021 by a group of passionate, hard-working, patriotic New Yorkers who believe in upholding the US Constitution and the rule of law. The organization aims to promote transparency and accountability in the election process by studying the raw data from the Board of…

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New York. FARE Act Becomes Law, Reforming Broker Fees to Help Working-Class New Yorkers Afford Housing

Today, the FARE Act, sponsored by Councilmember Chi Ossé becomes law. This law, taking effect in 180 days, will prohibit landlords from passing the fees of brokers they hire onto prospective tenants, bringing greater fairness to New York City’s rental housing market. City Hall, NY – Today ( December 14, 2024 ), Introduction 360-A, known as the…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Jewish Heritage

Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Jewish heritage, highlighting the importance of standing against antisemitism and promoting unity. The event featured speeches by various dignitaries, including Consul General Ofir Akunis and other community leaders, who emphasized the need for brave leadership, solidarity with Israel, and the fight against hate. Consul…

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White House. Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Private Sector Roundtable on Lawful Pathways

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall today hosted over 70 representatives from foreign governments, private companies, civil society, and international and community organizations at the White House to discuss how we can work together to further expand lawful pathways and offer an alternative to the smugglers who prey on vulnerable…

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