Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant 28% reduction in crime along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, the result of eight months of targeted enforcement under “Operation Restore Roosevelt,” part of the city’s broader “Community Link” initiative. Spearheaded by interagency collaboration and strategic outreach, the effort has led to steep drops in burglaries, assaults, robberies, and other…
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 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,…
On June 12, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the removal of over 100,000 illegal vehicles, including 62,300 unregistered motorized scooters, bikes, and ATVs, and 38,000 untraceable “ghost cars,” from city streets since 2022, significantly improving public safety and urban livability. This milestone, achieved through coordinated efforts by the NYPD and DSNY, has…
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