NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) are celebrating the success of the “Safe Hotels Act,” a landmark piece of legislation enacted last year to enhance safety and standards across New York City’s hotel industry. The initiative, which introduces new licensing requirements and robust safety protocols,…
Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Public Library (NYPL), announced the “Liberty Link” program on July 23, 2025, to provide free or low-cost high-speed internet to nearly 2,200 low-income households in 35 affordable housing buildings in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. Building…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the creation of a new Drone Operations Committee, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, to boost the use of drones for keeping New Yorkers safe. This team, made up of leaders from various city agencies like the NYPD, Fire Department, and Parks Department, will work together to…
On July 21, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a significant milestone in their innovative drone program aimed at curbing subway surfing, a dangerous trend among youth. Since November 2023, the NYPD has conducted over 340 drone operations, successfully intervening in 200 cases and potentially saving lives. The program, driven by…
On July 21, 2025, New York City submitted a legal declaration supporting a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 attorneys general, challenging a federal reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This reinterpretation restricts eligibility for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
Summary: On July 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams introduced the “NYC Public Safety” account on the Citizen app, a free platform that delivers real-time emergency alerts to over 3 million New Yorkers. This no-cost initiative shares verified safety updates, including weather emergencies, crime alerts, and safety tips, directly with residents. The account allows city agencies…