The Office of the Mayor expresses deep condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, unity, and peace profoundly impacted billions, including the diverse communities of New York City. Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on his personal faith and a significant 2024 Vatican meeting with Pope Francis,…
On April 18, 2025, at the AAMA 2025 Business Council Breakfast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke candidly about the tough road Black mayors face. He described taking over a city hit hard by COVID-19, with closed businesses, high crime, and a $7.5 billion migrant crisis. Despite these hurdles, Adams shared big wins: more…
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal clashes on April 19, 1775, that ignited the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting the bravery of minutemen who stood against British forces, the proclamation celebrates iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride and…
On April 15, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by Hudson Valley law enforcement and elected officials, announced a strategic initiative to refine New York’s discovery laws, emphasizing judicial efficiency and public safety in her State Budget negotiations. Since the 2019 discovery reforms, felony case dismissals in Ulster County have risen from 3.6% to…
Mayor Eric Adams and Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion sealed a blockbuster contract with the Sergeants Benevolent Association on April 15, 2025, handing New York’s 4,400 NYPD sergeants a hefty 18.77% pay boost over five years, retroactive to December 2021. The deal slams the brakes on a decades-long injustice, ensuring sergeants finally outearn the cops…
Governor Hochul just dropped a $5 million challenge to innovators: fix New York’s wireless dead zones. The state is officially accepting bold ideas through its ConnectALL initiative — looking for tech-savvy, scalable solutions to bring reliable cell service to every corner of the state, from subway platforms to mountain towns. Grants range from $1 to…
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