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NYC Mayor Adams Celebrates Shut Down of More Than 750 Illegal Cannabis Shops Since Launch of “Operation Padlock to Protect”

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…

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$54M to Support the Second Avenue Subway Project from NY State Governor

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,…

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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Back-to-Back Record Years for Creating and Connecting New Yorkers to Affordable Housing

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…

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New York City’s Asylum Application Help Center Wins American Bar Association’s Hodson Award for Public Service

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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New York. Mayor Adams’ Administration Introduces Essential Measures to Tackle Housing Crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today announced the implementation of two critically-needed tools to address the city’s housing crisis. The tools — secured as part of the Adams administration’s successful advocacy in Albany this session — will incentivize the construction…

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