Leaders demand safety improvements to prevent obstructions of sidewalks and streets, especially for older adults and residents with disabilities
Jamaica, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, State Senator Leroy Comrie, and community and civic leaders called for improvements to the NYC Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) implementation of its E-Scooter Share program in Southeast Queens.
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“This evening at sundown, Jewish communities across New York City will begin to observe Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days of the Jewish calendar year. On this day of atonement, families and friends will gather to repent, reflect, and commit to approaching the year ahead with renewed hope, purpose, and resolve. I hope all Jewish New Yorkers have an easy and meaningful fast.
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In response to Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announcing a series of innovations in court operations by the Office of Court Administration to help expedite the processing of felony cases and reduce unnecessary delays in New York City’s criminal courts, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Sandy Nurse issued the following joint statement.
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Council also passed legislation to increase transparency and efficiency in contracting and procurement processes
City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass a package of legislation to strengthen maternal health support for birthing people before, during, and after pregnancy and improve transparency of maternal mortality information.
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Despite recent interventions, over 20 New Yorkers still die from preventable pregnancy-related causes each year, with Black women and low-income communities disproportionately impacted
City Hall, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams called for all of New York City’s stakeholders to prioritize confronting maternal mortality as an urgent public health crisis.
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Good afternoon.
Thank you for joining us today at City Hall. We are joined by Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Majority Leader Amanda Farias, Council Member Carlina Rivera, Hospitals Chair Mercedes Narcisse, Health Chair Lynn Schulman, and BLAC Co-Chair Crystal Hudson.
We are gathered here to address the critical state of maternal health in our city.
I also want to acknowledge Patricia Loftman, a decades-long leader in midwifery services.
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Strengthened Regulations Now Allow City to Shut Down Repeat Violators Who Prioritize Profits Over Public Safety
Officials Remind New Yorkers to Only Purchase Certified Batteries and Devices
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, and the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S.
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On Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22, the New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold two days of public meetings on the Department of City Planning’s “City of Yes Zoning for Housing Opportunity” citywide zoning reform proposal. October 21 will be reserved for testimony from Administration officials and October 22 will be a public hearing reserved for testimony from the public.
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“Today marks one year since the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. The horrific events of that day, and those that followed, have brought immense pain and grief that continues to reverberate throughout our communities here in New York City. The cycles of violence inflicted on families threaten to leave behind trauma that will be felt for generations. My heart is heavy, and I mourn with those who lost loved ones and whose lives have been forever altered.
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“As Jewish New Yorkers gather to celebrate Rosh Hashanah beginning this evening, I wish all those who are observing a happy and sweet new year. I hope the year 5785 is full of joy, health, prosperity, and compassion. Shana Tova U’Metukah!”
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