New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a new interagency task force to target illegal “ghost cars”—vehicles with forged or altered license plates that evade traffic cameras and toll readers. These vehicles are often linked to serious crimes like shootings, robberies, and hit-and-run incidents. The task force, which began operations on September 10, has…
Multi-Agency Task Force Takes Swift Action to Protect Communities Focus: Closing Illegal Cannabis Shops Near Schools, Houses of Worship, and Youth Facilities The Adams Administration has intensified efforts to safeguard communities by targeting illegal cannabis shops operating near sensitive locations. Key highlights of this initiative include: This decisive action follows successful advocacy by the Adams…
NY State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new oyster reef project at the eastern end of Jamaica Bay, bordering Nassau and Queens counties.As part of the Billion Oyster Project’s work in the area, 50,000 one-year-old oysters were deployed today to reach the goal of adding approximately 20 million oysters to the reef. The final oyster deployment…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $54 million in state funding to support the Second Avenue Subway expansion to 125th Street in East Harlem. This funding, allocated for utility relocation, ensures the project stays on schedule while broader funding issues are addressed. The expansion will significantly benefit East Harlem, one of New York City’s most transit-dependent neighborhoods,…
Mayor Adams announced record-breaking achievements in creating affordable housing, benefiting New Yorkers by increasing access to stable and permanent homes. The city has financed the highest number of new affordable housing units, including supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals, helping reduce homelessness through CityFHEPS vouchers. This effort addresses the housing crisis by aiming to produce…
Prestigious Award Recognizes Application Help Center for Extraordinary Service by Government Law Office In First Year, Center Submitted More Than 58,000 Work Authorization, Temporary Protected Status, and Asylum Applications Innovative Model is First-in-Nation to Combine Government, Law Firm, Corporate, Nonprofit, and University Support to Provide Pro Se Application Support at Scale NEW YORK – New York…
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