Mayor Eric Adams is cleaning house, torching nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in shady cannabis since launching “Operation Padlock to Protect” in May 2024. In a May 14, 2025, victory lap, Hizzoner unveiled plans to flip vacant, padlocked storefronts into legit pizzerias, barber shops, and legal weed stores, supercharging NYC’s record-breaking…
In a May 14, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old girl in the Bronx, highlighting the impact of lenient criminal justice laws like “Raise the Age” on rising youth gun violence. Adams criticized the revolving door system that…
In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure…
In a move that surely sent shivers of excitement (and perhaps a touch of anxiety) down the spines of New York City’s real estate elite, Mayor Eric Adams graced The Real Deal forum with his presence. Declaring himself the most “pro-housing” mayor in the city’s history – a bold claim considering the historical aversion of…
In a press conference that could only be described as a masterclass in deflection, Mayor Adams, flanked by a bewildered-looking Police Commissioner, addressed the recent attack on NYPD officers in Times Square. While acknowledging the seriousness of the crime, the Mayor spent most of his time railing against gang databases, bail reform, and anyone who…
New York, NY (May 3, 2025) – Mayor Eric Adams has once again invoked emergency powers, signing Emergency Executive Order 792 to address what his administration calls a “serious risk” within the city’s troubled jail system. This latest move, announced today, extends previous executive actions and keeps the state of emergency at Rikers Island in…