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Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863

Emergency Executive Order 863 Extends State of Emergency in NYC Jails

On September 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863, extending the state of emergency in New York City jails for five more days. This order continues measures first declared in 2021 to address ongoing staffing shortages, health and safety risks, and compliance with the federally mandated Nunez Action Plan. The extension underscores…

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Emergency Executive Order 864: NYC Extends Asylum-Seeker Emergency for 5 Days (Sept. 25, 2025)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 864 on September 25, 2025, extending Section 2 of EEO 862 for five days to address the ongoing influx of asylum seekers and resulting humanitarian crisis. Citing authority under New York State law, the City Charter, and the Administrative Code—and building on the continuing state…

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NYC Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…

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Mayor Adams Talks Gun Violence, Youth Programs, and Community Safety in Live WBAI Interview

In a live radio interview on WBAI’s What’s Going On!, Mayor Eric Adams spoke about New York City’s efforts to reduce gun violence and support young people. He shared that shootings in the city have dropped to the lowest levels in recorded history, thanks to both strong policing and prevention programs. These include over 100,000…

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