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NYC News. Mayor Adams Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence in Public Design

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The 11 winning projects were selected by PDC from hundreds of submissions and reviewed in 2023. This year’s award-winning projects showcase…

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White House. President Biden Unveils $3 Billion Clean Ports Investment to Modernize Infrastructure and Boost Union Jobs

On October 29, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion federal investment to upgrade and electrify port infrastructure nationwide, supporting 40,000 well-paying union jobs. Speaking from the Port of Baltimore, Biden emphasized the importance of cleaner operations to reduce pollution and improve air quality in nearby communities. The funding includes $147 million for Maryland’s…

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NYC Mayor Adams Unveils Vision for Gansevoort Square Redevelopment

On October 28, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams introduced an ambitious plan to transform 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into a dynamic cultural and residential hub called Gansevoort Square. The project, developed in partnership with the Gansevoort Meat Market, includes 600 mixed-income housing units (with up to 300 affordable homes), new…

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Mayor Adams Introduces $10,000 Family-Building Benefits for NYC Employees, Covering Adoption, Surrogacy, and Donor Costs

Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative offering up to $10,000 in reimbursement for non-union New York City employees and retirees to cover adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor expenses. As the first major U.S. city to provide such comprehensive support, the program aims to attract and retain top talent while promoting equity…

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NY Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at United Bodegas of America Gala. Video

How New York’s Governor Dedicated Her Speech to Criticizing President Trump — But Received “No Big Applause” A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Muchas gracias. Buenas noches. Radhames, you have been a great friend and a champion of the United Bodegas of America in a way that is so incredible. Let’s…

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