Guest Opinion: Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay in NYC

Guest Opinion: Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay in NYC

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | This past week, we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them. Our new outdoor dining program, […]

Guest Opinion: Affordable Homes for New Yorkers

Guest Opinion: Affordable Homes for New Yorkers

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS: New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different languages, but in the end, we all want things: jobs, good schools for our children, public safety, and a chance to live the American Dream. A central part of that […]

Guest Opinion: Getting Sidewalk Sheds Down

Guest Opinion: Getting Sidewalk Sheds Down

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Last week, we announced our plan to take down unsightly sidewalk sheds and reclaim our streets. Sidewalk sheds—which many New Yorkers also known as scaffolding—are the ugly green and metal boxes that cover our sidewalks. They block the sunlight, keep pedestrians away from businesses, and are a magnet for […]

Guest Opinion: The New Leadership Keeping NYC Safe

Guest Opinion: The New Leadership Keeping NYC Safe

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | As Mayor of New York, I know just how important public safety is to our city, and how important the right leadership is in achieving it. Over the last 18 months, this Administration has made major progress in driving down major crime, and last week I named a new leadership […]

Guest Opinion: Protecting Our Youth from Flavored Vapes

Guest Opinion: Protecting Our Youth from Flavored Vapes

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm—and one of the leading risks to their health is nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. We have made great progress, as a city and nation, keeping our youth safe from traditional cigarette smoking—bringing down youth smoking rates from 23% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2021. But with the […]

Guest Opinion | NYC’s Budget: Investing in Working Families & New Yorkers in Need

Guest Opinion | NYC’s Budget: Investing in Working Families & New Yorkers in Need

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Our city’s budget reflects our values—and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we navigated many significant financial challenges and have reached a budget agreement with our colleagues on the City Council—a budget that is smart, strategic, and fiscally responsible; a budget that advances our […]

Guest Opinion: Risky Business Kills. We Can Stop It.

Guest Opinion: Risky Business Kills. We Can Stop It.

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Last week, our city witnessed two tragedies that could have been prevented: A deadly fire at an e-bike shop and a subway surfing attempt that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and serious injury for another young person. Our hearts go out to the families of those who […]