On July 30, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, announcing that his administration has connected over 1,350 New Yorkers with disabilities to jobs since 2023, advancing toward a goal of 2,500 by July 2026. Backed by over $10 million in city funding through 2029,…
On July 30, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly opposed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposed fare hikes, calling them unfair to the city’s 5.5 million daily transit riders. In a statement, Adams highlighted his administration’s efforts to improve affordability, including expanding the Fair Fares program to nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers…
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…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled proposed rules to enhance street safety by holding delivery app companies accountable. Requiring registration with the DOT, unique worker IDs, and safety equipment, these measures aim to protect delivery workers, pedestrians, and cyclists while addressing unsafe e-bike practices. Mayor Adams Announces New Rules to Hold…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC announce a transformative plan to convert the long-dormant Flushing Airport site into 3,000 workforce housing units, prioritizing union labor and pension fund investment. This ambitious project, part of the most pro-housing administration in NYC history, will create jobs, open 80 acres of public space, and integrate sustainable design to…
On July 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $1 million investment in New York City’s Animal Care Centers (ACC) to enhance shelter capacity and animal care in Manhattan and Queens. The funding will support hiring and training 14 additional staff members and improving shelter conditions. As NYC shelters reach full capacity, this initiative aims…