New York City Hall 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…
The White House has sent a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announcing a wide-ranging internal review of several Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The review, guided by an executive order on “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,”…
Mayor Eric Adams joined 94.7 The Block’s Jonesy in the Morning to discuss his administration’s legislative priorities and respond to pressing concerns facing New York City. Among the key proposals, Adams highlighted the “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” bill, which seeks to eliminate city income taxes for residents earning below 150% of the…
New York, NY (May 3, 2025) – Mayor Eric Adams has once again invoked emergency powers, signing Emergency Executive Order 792 to address what his administration calls a “serious risk” within the city’s troubled jail system. This latest move, announced today, extends previous executive actions and keeps the state of emergency at Rikers Island in…
Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham announced a significant milestone in the city’s innovative support program for families affected by fatal overdoses, with over 750 family members served to date. Launched in late 2022, the program, operated by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s (OCME) Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group,…
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…