BY SAMUEL TURVEY | President Biden’s plan to build the new Gateway Tunnels under the Hudson River—an investment of $50 billion—would assure Greater New York a bold new future. And yet, it has been greeted with muted hosannas, at best. If the President were to press his staff for answers as to why, he probably […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | New Yorkers deserve clean streets, free of smelly trash bags and rats. That’s why we are taking the next leap forward in the Trash Revolution—our initiative to reimagine trash collection and remove every single trash bag from New York City’s streets. When we came into office two years ago, […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state of our city. When our administration came into office 24 months ago, we had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make this city more livable for […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Our administration came into office with a clear mission: to protect public safety, revitalize our economy, and make all five boroughs more livable for the 8.3 million people who call New York City their home. For the last two years, we have worked every day to make our vision […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Since day one, our administration has been clear about our vision for the five boroughs—creating a city that is safer, more economically viable, and more livable for the 8.3 million hardworking New Yorkers who call the greatest city in the world home. I always say that “public safety is […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | New York City is the city that never sleeps. We are a 24-hour city that is the nightlife capital of the world. And we remain the safest big city in America. When I came into office two years ago, we had a mission: Protect public safety, revitalize the economy, […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | When we came into office in January 2022, New York City was on the brink. The pandemic was still raging. Our economy was in bad shape. Crime was on the rise. And our mission from day one was to fight for the people who make New York City the […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an ever-changing economy. These days, it’s rare to think about spending decades at the same job, and education is the key to developing the flexibility and resourcefulness that our youth […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis that we must end. It has inflicted too much heartache in our city. Manufacturers and distributors have hooked thousands of New Yorkers on opioids and other painkillers. They have […]