State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud announced that the Brooklyn Public Library – New Lots Avenue Branch has been allocated 4.5 million in state aid for library construction funds. In addition, Senator Persaud personally secured $500,000 in capital funding to support the project. The funds will

From the very start, I have been a tech mayor, and our administration has continually expanded our use of technology to keep New Yorkers safer, stronger, and more informed. From linking our public schools to the NYPD so we can respond more rapidly to any

Brooklyn Public Library celebrated the re-opening of Gerritsen Beach Library on Thursday. One of the most picturesque branches in all of New York, this waterfront library overlooks the Shell Bank Channel. “We are thrilled to be back at Gerritsen Beach Library,” said Linda E. Johnson,

From day one, our administration’s North Star has been public safety. We have gone to work to sweep out crime and illegal activities from our neighborhoods, and because of this work, we are currently in our eighth consecutive quarter of crime reductions. That means for

New York City is a big city of small businesses — mom and pop shops, bodegas, food trucks, restaurants, and more — and there’s no better time for our businesses to shine than the holiday season. The holiday season adds $500 million to the city’s

Schedule Change Allows for Round-the-Clock Storm Readiness; Collection Times Could Vary Slightly The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that it has transitioned its operations to its annual “Winter Schedule” with additional employees working overnight hours to allow for quicker and more effective snow

Brooklyn, New York – December 10, 2025 United States to Host Its First Jamaican Rising Day Parade Historic Launch Event Set for December 10 at Brooklyn Borough Hall History will be made in 2026 when New York City hosts the first Jamaican Rising Day Parade

Over the last four years, the Adams administration has delivered four on-time, balanced, and fiscally responsible budgets. This year, we continued our record of strong fiscal management with a $115.9 billion Adopted Budget. This record of achievement was built on the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Residents who normally receive Thursday trash or curbside composting collection may place their material at the

Young people living in foster care in our city need help building a strong future where they are set up for success. As an administration committed to uplifting all our city’s youth, we are here to make sure those young people connect to college and

For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great progress on public safety, public health, and economic growth, and we continue to be the

Reduced Wait Times for Over 100,000 Weekday Riders Increased Service Follows Back-To-Back Months of Record Subway Performance in August and September Governor Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is adding more weekday service to the A and L subway lines beginning this

I’ve always said that public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity in our city and it has always been our administration’s North Star. We strive to ensure that all New Yorkers feel safe in their homes, on the streets, and in other public spaces —

VISION ZERO: CITY ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DUSK AND DARKNESS CAMPAIGN, WARNING NEW YORKERS OF HEIGHTENED DANGERS TO PEDESTRIANS DURING FALL EVENINGS  As Clocks Fall Back Next Weekend, Hours Near Sunset Become the Most Dangerous of the Year for Pedestrians Signature Campaign Uses Education Through Public-Service

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Election Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Residents who normally receive Tuesday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their