Mayor Eric Adams visited University Heights in the Bronx after a major five-alarm fire injured 15 people, including firefighters and EMS workers. He thanked the first responders for their bravery and stressed the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which are believed to have caused the fire. The blaze started on the front porch of a 115-year-old…
On June 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams joined BRP Companies, Hudson Companies, and city officials to break ground on the final phase of La Central, a major affordable housing development in the South Bronx. This phase will add 420 new affordable homes—63 designated for formerly homeless residents—and includes supportive services, community facilities, and public green…
On June 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City will not move forward with the proposed Medicare Advantage plan for retirees. While the Court of Appeals affirmed the city’s legal right to offer alternative health care plans, Mayor Adams acknowledged concerns raised by retirees and emphasized the importance of keeping the city…
On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Gracie Mansion, reflecting on the resilience of African Americans, particularly through the story of Deputy Mayor Tiffany Raspberry, who overcame childhood trauma in Brooklyn public housing. Adams emphasized Juneteenth as a day to honor ancestors who “ran their mile” in the fight for…
On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and NYC Public Schools, announced the groundbreaking “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative, aimed at equipping every public school student with essential money management skills by 2030. Unveiled during the Mayor’s State of the City address earlier this year,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and NYC Public Schools, launched the “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative on June 18, 2025, to teach every public school student financial skills by 2030. Starting next school year, 15 selected districts will receive financial educators who will offer free…