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Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch Launch new Quality of Life Division to Enhance Public Safety and Community Trust

New Initiative Aims to Strengthen Public Confidence by Addressing Everyday Concerns Swiftly   Pilot Program to Begin in Five Precincts and One Housing Police Service Area  Division to Combine Police Officers from Existing Community-Based Units  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced the formation of the NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division — a citywide public safety initiative focused on enhancing trust between communities and the police…

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New York City Sues Vape Distributors Amid Broader Crackdown on Illegal Smoke Shops

Mayor Eric Adams announced a federal lawsuit Monday against nine leading e-cigarette distributors accused of illegally selling flavored disposable vapes in New York City, targeting underage users with products like “banana ice” and “watermelon.” The suit builds on the city’s broader public health push, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has resulted in the closure of…

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Adams Touts Record Crime Drop, Claps Back at Subway Critics in Fiery FOX 5 Sit-Down

Mayor Eric Adams hit the FOX 5 airwaves swinging Thursday, boasting about a “historic” crime drop in New York City — with shootings down 23% and major crime down 11% in the first quarter of 2025. Flanked by NYPD top cop Jessica Tisch, Adams credited laser-focused policing and dismissed subway doom-talk, saying the Big Apple…

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