Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…
The NYC Film Green program aims to promote sustainable film production, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of film and television production. The program offers guidelines for sustainable production, recognition for productions that engage in sustainable practices, and free resources. A panel discusses the potential of television shows and films to create awareness…
Jim Walden is running for mayor of NYC — bringing his relentless energy and passion for justice to the people of New York City. Meeting on Boardwalk Jim Walden, a mayoral candidate for New York City, addressing a crowd in Brighton Beach boardwalk during the meeting with brooklybers July 9 2025 . Walden emphasizes his commitment to fighting for New Yorkers and bringing common…
On this month’s “Hear from the Mayor” broadcast on WBLS, Mayor Eric Adams outlined his administration’s efforts to enhance the financial well-being of New Yorkers, with a focus on families and youth. He introduced a new initiative by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, led by Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, aimed at teaching financial…
A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy Correctional Facility.An inside source told CBS6 the body camera footage could be released as soon as Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered the termination of 14 correctional facility employees following the death of…