Mayor Eric Adams has established a Charter Revision Commission, led by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve New York City’s charter, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive municipal governance. The commission will focus on enhancing public safety, increasing community input, promoting fiscal responsibility, and supporting working-class New Yorkers. Appointments to Include Former Elected Officials, Civic and…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a Charter Revision Commission (CRC), chaired by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve the city charter for better government responsiveness and transparency, particularly in public safety and fiscal responsibility. The CRC includes former elected officials, civic and faith leaders, and community members, aiming to make the municipal government more…
Lauren Andersen, University Associate Provost, Careers and Industry Partnerships, City University of New York: I’d like to welcome James Lovey. He’s the Vice President for Investments at Company Ventures, which is an NYC-based venture capital firm. He has supported tech-driven startups and has for many years run an internship program together with CUNY and his team,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III, and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced the launch of a pilot program utilizing technology to protect public safety — including by combatting retail theft, quality-of-life offenses, and crime overall — while simultaneously increasing…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University, announced the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit for September 18 to 19, aiming to unite researchers and municipal experts to exchange best practices in rodent control. This summit aligns with the city’s comprehensive…
Mayor Adams and DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced that over 12,000 families have been served with maternal and infant health services through the New Family Home Visits Initiative, addressing racial disparities in maternal health for Black and Brown New Yorkers. This milestone advances the Adams administration’s goal in HealthyNYC to reduce Black maternal mortality…