On August 8, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX11’s Morning News to honor Stew Leonard Jr. for his heroic actions. During a recent PIX11 segment, Leonard Jr. saved the life of engineer Kurt Bennett, who choked on a piece of steak. Using skills from his Red Cross lifeguard training, Leonard Jr. performed the Heimlich…
Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s partnership with Summer, a student loan assistance company, to provide all residents with tools to manage student debt and plan for college expenses. The program offers personalized guidance on reducing monthly loan payments, enrolling in federal forgiveness programs, and saving on college costs. Building on a successful…
New York City’s push to address its housing crisis gained momentum as the City Council’s Land Use and Zoning Committees unanimously approved Mayor Eric Adams’ Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, paving the way for a full Council vote. The plan aims to transform the vibrant Midtown South neighborhood by introducing thousands of new homes, leveraging its…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant $17 million increase in funding for the city’s five district attorneys’ offices, bringing their total budget to $633 million for fiscal year 2026. This 23% increase since Adams took office aims to bolster public safety by equipping prosecutors with resources to reduce case backlogs, expand diversion…
In an August 6, 2025, interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams addressed critical issues facing New York City. He discussed a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, linked to cooling towers, with 67 cases and three deaths, emphasizing mandatory inspections and public awareness to combat flu-like symptoms. Adams responded to…
On August 4, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) to all precincts in Brooklyn, following a successful pilot launched in April. These teams address non-emergency issues such as illegal mopeds, abandoned vehicles, encampments, outdoor drug use, and noise complaints, significantly…