NEW YORK – As New York City continues to care for more than 46,000 asylum seekers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the creation of a faith-based shelter program — a new, two-year partnership with New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) that will allow up to 50 houses of worship or faith-based spaces to…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $82 million in New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants are now available for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists across New York State. The launch of these grants will provide flexible funding to support a wide range of organizations and artistic pursuits, including helping…
“The Arches” Will Open May 24 Next to Former Site of “Brooklyn Banks,” Part of Broader Effort to Improve Public Space in Chinatown and Across Lower Manhattan Delivers on Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda,” Part of $375 Million Investment in Vibrant New Public Spaces in All Five Boroughs NEW YORK – New York City…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams rode the subways overnight last week with WABC-TV’s N.J. Burkett on the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Subway Safety Plan and discussed the city’s progress supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and ensuring riders feel safe while using the subway system. Since the start of the plan last February, 4,000…
Governor Hochul, representing New York and the U.S. Climate Alliance, signed the Planetary Protocol for Climate Change Resilience at the Vatican Climate Conference, emphasizing the global need for urgent action to address the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities. New York’s climate agenda, including ambitious targets for emission reductions and significant clean energy investments, underscores…
Governor Hochul initiated a groundbreaking voluntary pilot program for hospitals, offering financial incentives to NYSIF-insured hospitals committing to reduce carbon emissions and enhance resilience to extreme weather. Additionally, a NYSIF report was released, demonstrating the correlation between extreme heat and worker health and safety, reinforcing Hochul’s dedication to a greener, more sustainable future for New York….