The old saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is truer than ever today. There are many problems that we face now, which—if we deal with them at the source—can be handled effectively and with less suffering. Gun violence among our young people is one of

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Independence Day. Residents who normally receive TUESDAY TRASH AND COMPOST COLLECTION should place their material at the curb Tuesday night for collection beginning Wednesday, July 5.

Our city’s budget reflects our values, and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we navigated many significant financial challenges and have reached a budget agreement with our colleagues on the City Council—a budget that is smart, strategic and fiscally responsible,

Last week, our city witnessed two tragedies that could have been prevented: A deadly fire at an e-bike shop and a subway surfing attempt that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and serious injury for another young person. Our hearts go out to

In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as one city. As mayor, I am committed to reclaiming our streets for everyone to enjoy safely. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to travel to Europe to

Summer weather is here, and there is no better time to be on the streets of New York—especially at our city’s bustling outdoor restaurants. At the height of the pandemic, our temporary outdoor dining program served millions of New Yorkers and saved 100,000 jobs.  It allowed

Brooklyn, NY — Kingsborough Community College (KCC) students Ahmer Ali and Elizaveta Ulumbelashvili are among the 459 nationwide semifinalists the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation selected for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. They join 24 other CUNY semifinalists, chosen from a pool of more than 1,700 applicants attending 215

Summer is a great time for children, but it’s a challenging time for working parents.  No parent wants to leave their child at home if they don’t have family or trusted friends to look after them. Learning loss also happens over the summer. Studies have

Urban Engineers of New York, D.P.C., is pleased to announce that the Fresh Creek Coastal Protection Project in Canarsie was honored with a Gold Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York’s 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards program. The project was recognized

The 52nd Annual Conference of the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators, Inc. was held on the weekend of February 17th to February 19th in Albany. The Association membership consists of New York State Legislators of Minority descent and

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams (D-59AD) begins the 2023 legislative session as the newly-appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Real Property Taxation. The Standing Committee on Real Property Taxation is the Assembly committee that guides the conference on proposed legislation and various

Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and interim New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced earlier this month that Phase I planning for critical capital work has begun to replace 335 elevators at 20 NYCHA developments, as part of a $300 million funding agreement

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash, composting or recycling collection on Monday, January 16, 2023. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, composting, or recycling collection may place their material

$48 Million in Unused Gift Cards Turned Over to DiNapoli’s Office in 2022 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned

The 67th Precinct Clergy Council, “The GodSquad,” is grateful to the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer, for earmarking $1 million in federal funds to the organization in 2023. Our Brooklyn native Senator understands the importance of healing and empowering our communities