Mayor Eric Adams has shared impressive results from the B-HEARD program, New York City’s innovative approach to responding to mental health emergencies through 911. In FY2024, the program responded to 73% of eligible calls, doubling the previous year’s total and connecting 43% of assessed individuals to community-based services. The city’s focus is on enhancing mental…
In Fiscal Year 2024, New York City placed over 18,500 homeless households into permanent, subsidized housing, marking a 24% increase from the previous year. Mayor Adams’ administration also launched nearly 900 deeply affordable homes for individuals in shelters as part of the CityFHEPS initiative. These efforts highlight the city’s commitment to tackling homelessness and ensuring…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a new interagency task force to target illegal “ghost cars”—vehicles with forged or altered license plates that evade traffic cameras and toll readers. These vehicles are often linked to serious crimes like shootings, robberies, and hit-and-run incidents. The task force, which began operations on September 10, has…
Mayor Eric Adams is spearheading New York City’s first National Urban Rat Summit, set for September 17-18, 2024, to address urban rodent issues with experts from across North America. The summit highlights the city’s integrated pest management strategy, including innovative measures like garbage containerization and enhanced control efforts in parks and public housing. This pivotal…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Dynishal Gross as the new Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Gross, a veteran within the department, will spearhead efforts to support small businesses and drive down storefront vacancies. The administration is also awarding nearly $5 million in grants to local organizations to bolster…
The Fiscal Year 2024 Mayor’s Management Report showcases impressive progress under Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting major reductions in crime, record-breaking affordable housing developments, and enhanced public services. The report underscores significant achievements in making New York City safer and more affordable, with notable declines in felony crime and increased investments in housing and public infrastructure….
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