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News from 2023

Reps. Meeks, Kamlager-Dove, & Senator Booker Introduce Resolution Honoring African American Musical Heritage

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), joined by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a bicameral Resolution recognizing the contributions of African American music to America’s musical heritage, addressing the need for greater access to music education for African American students, and supporting the designation of June 2023 as African American Music Appreciation Month.

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Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Open Latest Phase of "Broadway Vision," Creating Improved Public Spaces and Street Safety From Madison Square to Herald Square

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today celebrated the completion of a new phase of the Adams administration’s “Broadway Vision” plan, which has created vibrant, new public spaces and improved street safety between Madison Square and Herald Square in Manhattan.

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Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks and Cuts Ceremonial Ribbon at "Broadway Vision" Event

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: Hello, I'm Meera Joshi, deputy mayor of Operations, and I have the pleasure of overseeing our infrastructure portfolio, including the Department of Transportation, who's integral to everything that is public space in New York City.

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One Year After the Dobbs Decision New York City Continues to Lead on Abortion Access

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

As the nation prepares to tomorrow mark one year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

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Transcript: Mayor Adams Holds Bill Signing Ceremony for Intro. 844

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mayor Adams: I decided I wanted theme music from now on when I come on. You could tell by my attitude that I'm from New York and 32 and DC 37 and all the unions that are here, you could tell by our attitudes we're from where?

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Mayor Adams Vetoes Four City Council Bills That Exceed Council's Legal Authority and Would Make it Harder for New Yorkers to Move From Shelter Into Permanent Housing

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

After he issued an emergency rule last week making it easier for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to move out of the shelter system and into permanent housing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today vetoed a package of City Council bills that would do the opposite and make it harder for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to find and afford a permanent place to live – all while costing city tax payers billions of dollars per year.

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Coloring the Skies: Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Nanette Barragán Introduce the Aviation Diversity Act

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

New Bill Aims To Increase Minority Representation In The Aviation Industry

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Nadler Reintroduces The Equality Act To Expand LGBTQI+ Civil Rights

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 21, 2023 , Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined Rep. Mark Takano and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in leading the reintroduction of the Equality Act, landmark legislation to expand LGBTQ+ civil rights in America.

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Meng Announces Winner of Congressional Art Contest

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

Competition consisted of entries from Queens high school students; winner is 11th grader from Rego Park who will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol

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U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks and Jerry Nadler Pen Letter to the Biden Administration on Migrant Crisis in New York

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-12) penned a letter, signed by the entire New York House Democratic Delegation, to President Biden and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging them to consider providing humanitarian parole for migrants who entered the United States during the Title 42 policy.

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Transcript: Mayor Adams Holds Public Hearing for Intro. 844-A

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, good morning, New York City. Today I hold a hearing on a bill that establishes an Office of Healthcare Accountability.

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Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony for Juneteenth

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony for Juneteenth

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Mayor Adams' Statement of 2023 State Legislative Session

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today hailed the state Legislature’s passage of a number of significant priorities for the City of New York, following the New York State Assembly's return to Albany this week.

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Mayor Adams Signs Legislation Increasing Health Care Pricing Transparency

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed Intro. 844-A to increase health care and hospital price transparency by allowing New Yorkers to compare costs charged by New York City hospitals for the same service.

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Transcript: New York City Office of Public Safety to Hold Briefing on Public Safety in New York City

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 25, 2023

Justin S. Meyers, Chief of Operations, Public Safety : Good afternoon. My name's Justin Meyers and I'm the chief of operations for Public Safety for the City of New York. Welcome to our weekly public safety briefing.

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Mayor Adams' Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Vote

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 24, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement following the Rent Guidelines Board’s 5-4 vote to increase rents on rent-stabilized apartments by 3.0 percent on one-year leases and 2.75 percent and then 3.2 percent over two-year leases — approximately the same as a 4.5-percent increase on a two-year lease

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Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Reception and Holds Ceremonial Signing of Executive Order 32

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 24, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much. Know what? No one does it like pride. I think this is the largest group we've had here at Gracie Mansion every year.

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Transcript: Mayor Adams, FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh, SBS Commissioner Kim Announce Plan to Step up Lithium-Ion Battery Inspections, Education Efforts to Prevent Further Bike Shop Fires

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 24, 2023

Deputy Mayor Philip Banks, Public Safety: Good afternoon. I'm deputy mayor of Public Safety Phillip Banks.

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NYC Gazette area weekly mass times

By NYC Gazette | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the NYC Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Transcript: Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, Chancellor Matos-Rodriguez Announce Expansion of FutureReadyNYC and CUNY Tech Equity Initiative, Partnership With Google To Create Equitable Pipelines Into Tech Sector

By NYC Gazette Report | Jun 23, 2023

Google is offering its data analytics certificate to help students prepare for in-demand jobs in the tech field, as well as providing teacher training