Mayor Eric Adams has established a Charter Revision Commission, led by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve New York City’s charter, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive municipal governance. The commission will focus on enhancing public safety, increasing community input, promoting fiscal responsibility, and supporting working-class New Yorkers. Appointments to Include Former Elected Officials, Civic and…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and other officials announced a $60 million investment by the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) to preserve 35,000 rent-stabilized housing units affected by the collapse of Signature Bank. The investment, in partnership with Community Preservation Corporation, Related Fund Management, and Neighborhood Restore,…
Lauren Andersen, University Associate Provost, Careers and Industry Partnerships, City University of New York: I’d like to welcome James Lovey. He’s the Vice President for Investments at Company Ventures, which is an NYC-based venture capital firm. He has supported tech-driven startups and has for many years run an internship program together with CUNY and his team,…
Mayor Adams recently appeared on GMGT Live’s “The Reset Talk Show,” discussing his recent visit to Rome, highlighting the intersectionality of Abrahamic religions and commending the Pope for bringing global communities together. He also emphasized New York City’s diversity, likening it to various cities around the world, and addressed issues such as the desecration of…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University, announced the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit for September 18 to 19, aiming to unite researchers and municipal experts to exchange best practices in rodent control. This summit aligns with the city’s comprehensive…
Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have unveiled plans to revitalize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, marking a significant step towards transforming it into a modern maritime port and community hub. The agreement includes the transfer of control to the city and Port Authority, aiming to…