New York Enacts Sweeping Legislative Changes: 2024 Highlights
In 2023, New York legislators passed 896 bills, and Governor Kathy Hochul signed 774 into law with many of them starting in 2024. Several key legislations focus on enhancing voter ...
Tag: Public Safety
Mayor Adams Raises Alarms on Bills Passed by City Council
On Tuesday, December 26th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his concerns about two progressive public safety bills recently passed by the City Council, warning that they could worsen ...
Weekend of Violence in NYC: Four Teens Stabbed in Separate Incidents
New York City was rocked over the weekend by a series of violent crimes involving four separate incidents in which teenagers were stabbed. In these incidents, one boy was killed, ...
Mayor Adams Doubts Rikers Island Will Close by 2027 Deadline
Mayor Eric Adams, who had previously committed to closing the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, is now expressing doubts about meeting the 2027 deadline set for its closure. In a ...
New York City Department of Correction Found in Contempt of Court by Federal Judge
The New York City Department of Correction has been found in contempt of court by a federal judge on Thursday, December 14th. District Judge Laura Swain's decision came after it ...
Bronx Apartment Building Partially Collapses, No Victims Found
After a partial collapse of a Bronx apartment building, emergency responders from the New York Fire Department found no casualties amidst the debris. The incident occurred at a seven-story residential ...
Over 1,000 Knives Found in NYC Schools This Year
New York City public schools are grappling with an increase in knife confiscations, according to recent data from the NYPD School Safety Division. This school year, School Safety Agents have ...
Mayor Eric L. Adams Op-Ed: How We Make New York City Safer
As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a safer place to live, work, and raise a family, and ...
Mayor Adams Presents $485M “Blueprint for Community Safety” to Curb Gun Violence
Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with Governor Kathy Hochul and a host of city officials, introduced a comprehensive plan titled "A Blueprint for Community Safety" to mitigate gun violence across ...
