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 ...
Tag: Public Safety
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 ...
NYPD Revives Vertical Patrols in NYCHA Buildings Amid Rising Homelessness
New York City’s escalating homeless crisis has led to the revival of the controversial “vertical patrols” by the NYPD. The homeless have sought refuge in public housing hallways, igniting a ...
Hear From Eric: LittleAfrica News Exclusive Interview with Mayor Eric Adams
LittleAfrica News' founder and publisher Mona Davids had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City, on Friday, March 17th. The interview's main focus was education, ...
