U.S. Justice Department Secures Agreement Requiring New York Village to End Discrimination Against Orthodox Jewish Residents

Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department announced today that it has obtained a consent decree with the village of Airmont, New York (Airmont), resolving the United States’ lawsuit under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).  The lawsuit alleged that Airmont had revised its zoning code in 2018 to discriminate against Orthodox…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Transform Gracie Mansion Into “Haunted” Halloween-Themed Experience For “Halloween At Gracie Mansion 2023” Celebration

Gracie Mansion is the official residence of Mayor Eric Adams and is a private not-for-profit corporation established in 1981 to preserve, maintain and enhance Gracie Mansion – one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan. Two-Day Event Will Offer Lucky New Yorkers A Safe, Fun, and Family-Friendly Halloween Experience With Decorations, Activities, and Treats…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps To Advance “Dining Out NYC,” Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program

Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining NYC” Setups Expected on City Streets in Spring 2024 New York – New York…

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NYC Mayor Adams Signs Bills Conducting Dyslexia Screenings In City Jails, Helping EMS Workers Become Firefighters

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two bills that will make New York City safer and provide a pathway to opportunity for more New Yorkers. Intro. 349-A will allow the city to screen New Yorkers in city jails for dyslexia and provide appropriate interventions. Intro. 1190 will allow more employees of…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, TLC Commissioner Do Deliver On “Green Rides” Program To Make All Nyc Shared Rides Zero-Emission Or Wheelchair Accessible By 2030

NYC is First U.S. City to Commit to Making Rideshare Fleet. Entirely Zero-Emission or Wheelchair Accessible. Fulfills Major Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda” . TLC Will Begin Making Electric Vehicle Licenses Available. to All Qualified Applicants, Starting Tomorrow NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Taxi and Limousine…

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NYC Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Honoring National White Cane Awareness and Former Commissioner Sapolin

Commissioner Christina Curry, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities: Okay. How do you follow that act? Okay? Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am a medium brown‑skinned woman — think chocolate candy… With darkish colored hair, and I’m wearing a purple scarf in recognition of #purplethursday to support domestic violence victims and survivors. The rest of…

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