New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced sweeping reforms to the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program on July 30, 2025, aimed at expanding affordable housing options for older adults and promoting intergenerational communities. The changes, part of the “City of Yes for Families” initiative introduced in…
NEW YORK—Mayor Eric Adams, in a July 29, 2025, Instagram Live interview with Rocanews, detailed the city’s response to a deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting that claimed four lives, including the gunman, and left one person critically injured. The suspect, identified as a Las Vegas resident, used two firearms—one legally purchased, the other linked to an…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled proposed rules to enhance street safety by holding delivery app companies accountable. Requiring registration with the DOT, unique worker IDs, and safety equipment, these measures aim to protect delivery workers, pedestrians, and cyclists while addressing unsafe e-bike practices. Mayor Adams Announces New Rules to Hold…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and BFC Partners celebrated the Coney Island Phase III groundbreaking, adding 420 affordable housing units to Surf Avenue. Backed by the Adams administration’s pro-housing policies, this project strengthens Coney Island with homes, jobs, and commercial spaces for a thriving future. Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Coney Island…
Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC announce a transformative plan to convert the long-dormant Flushing Airport site into 3,000 workforce housing units, prioritizing union labor and pension fund investment. This ambitious project, part of the most pro-housing administration in NYC history, will create jobs, open 80 acres of public space, and integrate sustainable design to…
On July 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $1 million investment in New York City’s Animal Care Centers (ACC) to enhance shelter capacity and animal care in Manhattan and Queens. The funding will support hiring and training 14 additional staff members and improving shelter conditions. As NYC shelters reach full capacity, this initiative aims…