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 […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | The old saying, “Prevention is better than cure” is truer than ever today. There are many problems that we face now, which—if we deal with them at the source—can be handled effectively and with less suffering. Gun violence among our young people is one of them. Our administration’s historic $89 million […]
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 […]
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 […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as one city. As mayor, I am committed to reclaiming our streets for everyone to enjoy safely. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to travel to Europe to experience open summer streets. […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Here in New York City, we are lucky to have an abundance of food from all over the world—yet many of our families face food insecurity, and for some of our children, the breakfast and lunch they eat at school are their only meals for the day. This makes it […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Summer weather is here, and there is no better time to be on the streets of New York—especially at our city’s bustling outdoor restaurants. At the height of the pandemic, our temporary outdoor dining program served millions of New Yorkers and saved 100,000 jobs. It allowed cooks, waiters, busboys, and […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, and it’s starting to feel a lot like summer in New York City. It’s a great time to get outside, go for a run or walk, or just breathe in the fresh air. Summer also means that I get to […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Have you ever looked around your neighborhood and thought—it would be great if we could have a community garden here, or maybe more afterschool programs for students, or special services for seniors? Now, you can bring those ideas to life. “The People’s Money” is the first-ever citywide Participatory Budgeting process run […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | New York City has the largest public school system in the nation, and we are proud of our dedicated teachers and administrators who do so much to educate our talented students from so many different backgrounds and countries. We want to set up our students for success—and teaching them […]