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New York City Landmarks Light Up Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will glow in teal tonight, marking the start of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This lighting is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Light the World in Teal” campaign, aimed at spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Mayor…

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NYC Ramps Up Campaign Against Subway Surfing: New Technology and Student-Driven Messaging to Save Lives

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD, and NYC Public Schools are intensifying efforts to curb the dangerous rise in subway surfing, which has tragically claimed six lives in 2024. The city is deploying 911-driven drone teams to locate and stop subway surfers, and officials urge residents to report sightings. In addition, the “Subway Surfing…

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NYC News. Mayor Adams Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence in Public Design

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The 11 winning projects were selected by PDC from hundreds of submissions and reviewed in 2023. This year’s award-winning projects showcase…

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NYC Mayor Adams Unveils Vision for Gansevoort Square Redevelopment

On October 28, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams introduced an ambitious plan to transform 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into a dynamic cultural and residential hub called Gansevoort Square. The project, developed in partnership with the Gansevoort Meat Market, includes 600 mixed-income housing units (with up to 300 affordable homes), new…

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Mayor Adams Introduces $10,000 Family-Building Benefits for NYC Employees, Covering Adoption, Surrogacy, and Donor Costs

Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative offering up to $10,000 in reimbursement for non-union New York City employees and retirees to cover adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor expenses. As the first major U.S. city to provide such comprehensive support, the program aims to attract and retain top talent while promoting equity…

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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Yankees, Mets, Liberty Playoff Games Boost NYC Economy by $200 Million; Each Additional Home Game to Add $20-$25 Million

New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed that the 2024 playoff games of the Yankees, Mets, and Liberty have already generated nearly $200 million in economic activity for the city. With each additional home playoff game, the Yankees and Mets are expected to contribute between $20 million and $25 million. The Liberty’s postseason run could…

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