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Mayor Adams Backs Away from Medicare Advantage Plan for Retirees

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…

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Mayor Adams Hosts Juneteenth Celebration and Honors Congressman Rangel. Video

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…

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NYC Launches ‘Financial Literacy for Youth’ Initiative to Empower Students

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,…

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Mayor Adams Celebrates Seizure of Over 100,000 Illegal Vehicles, Enhancing Public Safety and Quality of Life in NYC. Video

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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Mayor Adams Introduces Comprehensive Fatherhood Plan to Support NYC Fathers and Enhance Child Well-Being

On June 11, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Children’s Cabinet and the Department of Youth and Community Development, launched “Empowering Fathers, Thriving Children: A Citywide Fatherhood Plan” to bolster father engagement and child development. The initiative includes the “Father Friendly Summer” digital hub, offering free family events and resources, and was…

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Mayor Adams Unveils “Founded by NYC” Campaign and Historic Cultural Investments to Celebrate City’s 400th Anniversary

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Tourism + Conventions, announced the “Founded by NYC” campaign to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary in 2025, featuring a series of cultural events including free concerts, the expanded Summer Streets festival, and the Museum Mile Festival. The initiative, supported by a…

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