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U.S. Rep. Torres Helps Secure $6,000,000 in Federal Funding to Improve Bus Facilities along Jerome Avenue in the Bronx

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) today announced he successfully helped secure $6,000,000 in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to implement critical safety and accessibility improvements to bus facilities along Jerome Avenue – a major transportation corridor for public transit users in the Bronx.

Meng Issues Statement On SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision

Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision.

Nadler, Scanlon Issue Joint Statement on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Supreme Court Decision

On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, effectively gutting state anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.

Leader Jeffries Statement On 303 Creative V. Elenis

On June 30, 2023, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis.

Clarke Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision On Affirmative Action

On June 29, 2023, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina

Ranking Member Espaillat Statement on the Full Committee Markup of the Legislative Branch Funding Bill

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (Ny-13), Ranking Member Of The Legislative Branch Subcommittee, Released The Following Remarks On The House Appropriations Committee's Markup Of The Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill:

Ranking Member Espaillat Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2024 Homeland Security Funding Bill

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (Ny-13), Ranking Member Of The Legislative Branch Subcommittee, Delivered The Following Remarks At The Appropriations Committee's Markup Of The Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Bill

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, and Commissioner Vasan Bring Mindful Breathing Practices to all New York City Public Schools

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced that all New York City public schools — from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 — will soon be required to facilitate two-to-five minutes of mindful breathing practices in schools every day. Today’s announcement aims to increase physical and mental health, enhance social-emotional learning, and improve New York City public schools’ culture. As part of this initiative, the city has already begun a rollout of a citywide professional development program for educators in mindful breathing practices.

Mayor Adams to Fund Crisis Management System at Record Level of $86 Million Next Fiscal Year

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the administration will fund the city’s Crisis Management System (CMS) at a record level of $86 million in Fiscal Year 2024 via an investment of an additional $8.5 million.

Transcript: Mayor Adams, Sanitation Commissioner Tisch Announce Next Steps in War on Rats: Rules Requiring More Businesses Containerize Their Waste

NYPD precincts and FDNY firehouses will be issuing masks as a precautionary measure

Mayor Adams Announces Placement of New Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the city will open a 12th Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive weekly in New York City.

Transcript: Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, and Commissioner Vasan Bring Mindful Breathing Practices to all New York City Public School

Chancellor David Banks, Department of Education: Good morning everyone.

Mayor Adams Announces New York City's DNA Testing Lab Achieves 30-Day Turnaround Time for Testing Gun Crime Evidence

Less Than One Year After Announcement of Nation’s First DNA Gun Crimes Unit, OCME Fulfills Promise of Unprecedented 30-Day Turnaround Time

Mayor Adams Announces Creation of New York City's First Jewish Advisory Council

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the formation of the city’s first-ever Jewish Advisory Council.

Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion Announce Tentative Contract Agreement With Teamsters Local 237 For Over 9,000 Municipal Employees

Agreement Provides Substantial Wage Increases to Members, Secures Fair Deal for NYC Taxpayers, Improves Recruitment and Retention Agreement Conforms to Pattern Established With DC 37 and UFT

Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces New York City's DNA Testing Lab Achieves 30-Day Turnaround Time for Testing Gun Crime Evidence