Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to legendary civil rights leader Dr. Hazel Dukes, who passed away at the age of 92. Known as “Ma Dukes,” the longtime NAACP New York State Conference president was a political force and community fixer who spent decades fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and educational access. Adams — who…
Mayor Eric Adams is calling on everyday New Yorkers to help uncover the long-hidden stories of enslaved people who lived in the city centuries ago. The city is launching a massive project to transcribe old records — some dating back to 1660 — and create an easy-to-search online database so families, historians, and anyone curious…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams hosted a powerful Black History Month reception at Gracie Mansion, emphasizing the enduring contributions of Black Americans to New York City and the nation. Joined by Deputy Mayor Tiffany Raspberry, Commissioner Dynishal Gross, and Deputy Mayor Camille Joseph Varlack, the event honored past trailblazers like David Dinkins and Shirley Chisholm while…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a firm denial on Friday of any claims that he or his representatives sought to trade his authority for an end to his case. Emphasizing his commitment to the city’s 8.3 million residents, Adams called for New Yorkers to move past the controversy, restore trust, and refocus on…
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos are going all in to get more NYC kids into early childhood education programs. With enrollment lagging in some neighborhoods, City Hall is rolling out aggressive outreach—emails, social media blasts, and borough-wide sign-up events—to make sure every family knows how to apply. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce…
Mayor Eric Adams announced the shutdown of six more migrant shelters, including the tent-based Creedmoor site, marking a major milestone in NYC’s response to the asylum seeker crisis. With the city’s migrant shelter population dropping for seven straight months, the Adams administration says its crackdown on border policy and shelter management saved taxpayers $5.2 billion….
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