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City of New York to sue 30 New York Counties for Illegally Walling off Their Borders to Asylum Seekers

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today announced that the City of New York is filing suit against more than 30 New York localities that issued unlawful emergency executive orders (EO) intended to prohibit New York City from arranging for even a small number of asylum…

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Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Faith Leaders Collaborate to Launch Faith-Based Shelter Program in Support of Asylum Seekers within Houses of Worship

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…

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New York State News – Grants for Artists

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…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Honor 140th Anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge with Revitalized Public Space in Chinatown Under Bridge

“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…

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Mayor Adams Rides Subway Overnight on One Year Anniversary of Subway Safety Plan, Announces Over 4,000 New Yorkers Accepted Shelter Since Launch of Plan

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…

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New York State Governor and International Leaders Sign Planetary Protocol to Advance Bold Climate Goals as Part of Vatican Climate Conference. Why is the Governor Applauding Anti-Science?

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…

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