Longtime New York City public servant Paul Vallone dies at age 56 | #citycouncil
NEW YORK — A longtime public servant for New York City was being remembered Sunday. Former Queens City Council member Paul Vallone died this weekend at the age of 56. Vallone was currently serving as the deputy of city’s Department of Veterans. He left behind a wife and three children. There was no immediate word […]
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New York City Mayor Announces Gender Equity Plan
The initiative addresses gender disparities for all NYC women, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals. Mayor Eric Adams said he would make a $43 million investment to transform the city into a leader in gender equity. The plan — supported by city funds, private partnerships, academic institutions, and federal grants — looks to address gender disparities for all […]
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Housing advocate raises concerns over mayor’s proposals
Mayor Eric Adams outlined ambitious housing goals in his State of the City address Wednesday, but the head of Citizens Housing and Planning Council emphasized the crucial role of Albany lawmakers in making the proposals a reality. During an appearance on “Mornings On 1” Thursday, the council executive director Howard Slatkin expressed reservations about the […]
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State of the City: Mayor Adams’ big exam
Halfway through his term in office, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his annual State of the City address, detailing proposals covering everything from the ongoing migrant crisis to public safety to housing and the economy. He also said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared social media a public health threat. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to talk […]
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Mayor’s chief of staff discusses State of the City address
Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address on Wednesday. He focused on initiatives like shutting down illegal smoke shops, targeting social media companies to protect youth mental health and creating jobs in the clean energy sector. The mayor also detailed his plan to build 12,000 affordable housing units this year and to […]
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State of the City shows Mayor Adams is big on ideas, short on action
In his State of the City address Wednesday, Mayor Adams ad-libbed a phrase not in his written remarks, repeating it four times: “Stay focused, no distractions, and grind.” The mayor seemed to be giving advice to himself — advice he needs to take. Though his big ideas are fine, if limited — safe streets, more […]
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City Council speaker wants 60-day shelter limit to end | #citycouncil
Weeks after migrant families were evicted from a city shelter as part of a new policy, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams rallied with faith and community leaders Monday against the move, calling it harsh and unfair. “I urge the mayor to abandon this counterproductive and cruel, cruel tactic,” she said during the rally. Speaker Adams called […]
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Mayor Eric Adams touts affordable housing successes, calls for more state tax incentives
NEW YORK — As New Yorkers struggle with high rents, Mayor Eric Adams says relief is on the way. Thursday, he announced New York City financed more than 14,000 new affordable homes last year, a record number. The city also created nearly 4,000 homes for New Yorkers who formerly experienced homelessness and more than 1,500 […]
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposes $109.4B budget for coming fiscal year
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday proposed to spend $109.4 billion for New York City’s budget in the upcoming fiscal year, unveiling a plan with fewer cuts than he had warned of last year. He credited “better-than-expected tax revenues,” more state aid, and reduced spending on foreign migrants, of which thousands have been nudged out of city shelters. And tax revenue “has […]
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NYC to roll out more migrant budget cuts as mayor vows to spare libraries
Metro By Craig McCarthy Published Jan. 16, 2024, 6:02 a.m. ET Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is set to unveil its latest round of migrant budget cuts Tuesday. G.N.Miller/NYPost Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is set to unveil its latest round of migrant belt-tightening on Tuesday — after rolling back several controversial budget cuts and promising the […]
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