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…
In a lively interview on Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed his return to the show after a three-year absence, directly confronting the challenges of his reelection campaign and public trust. Mayor Adams addressed the recently dismissed federal charges, asserting they were “lawfare” targeting him after he spoke…
In a July 18, 2025, episode of The Odd Lots Podcast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed revitalizing the city’s nightlife and addressing its housing crisis. He emphasized nightlife’s $30 billion economic impact, highlighting its recovery post-COVID with booming restaurant reservations and Broadway’s record-breaking year. On housing, Adams outlined ambitious plans, including surpassing previous…
Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Grand Street Guild, and Catholic Homes of New York, has announced the financing of Ridge Street Apartments, a 100-percent affordable senior housing development at 145 Broome Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This 16-story, $176 million project will deliver 190…