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Dear Women, On this International Women’s Day, however much I can say “Thank you” to women around the world, I cannot express the true amount of gratitude for your consistent immense contribution. While gray clouds gather over our world with divisive forces tearing away at every sphere of human relations, it becomes increasingly clear that […]
My mission as Mayor of New York City is to focus on the needs of working people of this city. One of the best ways we can do that is to get money back in your pocket – money you have earned, money you need to support your family. Last year we went to Albany […]
Dear fellow citizens, friends, and residents of Senegal, Our country currently faces a challenging and uncertain time, and a mounting. As Senegalese citizens, it is important for us to speak up and take action to prevent any further escalation of this situation. We cannot afford to remain silent and let our country face the dark […]
I started my career as a transit police officer, so I know firsthand that subway safety is public safety. Our transit system is the key to getting to work, to school, visiting family and friends, and experiencing all that New York City has to offer. It makes life in our city possible. And everyone who […]
Burkina Faso has announced that operations by the French army in the jihadist-hit West African state were officially over, after bilateral relations soured in recent months. Senior officers from Burkinabe and French forces in the country held a flag-lowering ceremony to mark the occasion at a camp on the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou on […]
By Eric AdamsThe Mayor of the City of New York A year into my administration, New York City remains the safest large city in America. We are following through on a 360-degree approach to fighting crime that includes both strategies for investing in our communities and excellent policing. Thanks to two years of tireless efforts […]
From past immemorial, it has always been observed that living a healthy lifestyle is not just about physical health, but it also involves balancing the mind, body, and soul. According to Deepak Chopra, “When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.” Mind-body practices such as […]
I have just returned from an almost three week visit to Senegal West Africa. For the better part of 25 years, I’ve worked with friends and colleagues building effective educational pedagogy and curriculum. My most recent stay in Senegal placed me in the role of student. Usually during my tenure in Senegal I have lead […]
By Mark Naison One of the most destructive myths being propagated by those seeking to limit the teaching of African American History in public schools to a few carefully sanitized subjects is that a full exploration of that subject will “make white students feel guilty.” The underlying assumption is that highlighting Black voices will smother […]
When I came to office, I inherited a city with many crises, including increasing crime. And my top priority has always been public safety. From day one, I got to work with the Police Commissioner, our Deputy Mayor and our team to make our streets and subways safer. And our public safety strategy is working. New York City is getting safer. 2022 ended with crime trending downward in New York City. In December, we […]
New York City is justifiably proud of its 3-K and Pre-K programs, which serve tens of thousands of students across the city. But no program is truly universal if it doesn’t serve the needs of all our students, especially young children with special needs. These children deserve the same opportunities as their peers in general […]
While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a safer city. New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets. I vowed to make public safety my top priority, and under the bold leadership […]
Our city is facing a crisis. New Yorkers with severe and untreated mental illness are living out in the open, on our streets and in our subways. They are in danger and need help, yet often, the nature of their illnesses prevents them from seeking the support they require. My Administration is determined to do more […]
Election Day is over. And though Americans did not speak with one voice, working-class voters sent a clear message: They are deeply concerned about the economy, crime and inflation. They are also increasingly looking for leadership that acknowledges their concerns and defends their interests, regardless of party. Because for America’s working-class voters, elections aren’t about their identity – […]