Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced third-quarter crime stats showing seven consecutive quarters of declining major crime since January 2024, with six of seven index categories down. Shooting incidents fell 15.6% in Q3 (-29.7% in September) and victims hit record lows, aided by 4,100 illegal guns seized this year and nearly…
NEW YORK—Sept. 26, 2025—New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the prime minister’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and reiterated his support for Israel. Mr. Adams framed New York as a venue for open discourse but praised Mr. Netanyahu for “defending the western world,”…
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…
In a live radio interview on WBAI’s What’s Going On!, Mayor Eric Adams spoke about New York City’s efforts to reduce gun violence and support young people. He shared that shootings in the city have dropped to the lowest levels in recorded history, thanks to both strong policing and prevention programs. These include over 100,000…
On September 22, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro joined Sid Rosenberg live on 77 WABC’s “Sid & Friends in the Morning” to talk about what’s happening in New York City. They discussed how the city is getting ready for a busy week with world leaders visiting for the UN meetings…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially called on the City Council to pass Ryder’s Law, legislation that would phase out horse-drawn carriages and replace them with electric alternatives in Central Park. Alongside his appeal, Mayor Adams signed Executive Order 56 to strengthen oversight of the horse carriage industry, begin preparations for a full…