“I commend members of the House, from both parties, who voted to impeach this president for an unprecedented second time today.”
“Everyday New Yorkers cannot understand how we are well into the 21st century while still depending on 20th century infrastructure.”
“The insurrection last week, and the lax response by many members of the Capitol Police, traumatized our nation.”
City data show that Black and Latino New Yorkers have died from COVID-19 at about twice the rate of white New Yorkers.
“A premature release will not bring our communities and police closer together, and it will not strengthen the confidence we need.”
His office has been able to secure, and begin distributing to Brooklynites, more than 600,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE).
“New Yorkers are seeing a lot more rhetoric than results in the early weeks of this mass vaccination campaign.”
Adams contrasted the relatively lenient response with the overwhelming use of force used by police departments in response to BLM protests.
The proposed rule change comes in the final days of the Trump administration as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to be inaugurated.
His call to action comes amid a slow citywide rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as the infection rate in the city climbs.
Cops from Brownsville’s 73rd Precinct withdrew from their regular posts on Mother Gaston Boulevard for parts of a five-day stretch.
Borough presidents are responsible for the appointment for each of their community board’s 50 unsalaried members.
Adams joined the Salvation Army of Greater New York to distribute a variety of toys donated to families who live in Howard Houses.
They gathered at the site where a 16-year-old boy, James Solano, was shot and killed outside a bodega in Morrisania this past Wednesday.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held a virtual town hall on New York’s vaccine distribution plan.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams demanded greater restrictions on incoming travelers from the United Kingdom.
“The DOI report accurately details the tactical errors and acts of heavy-handed policing we saw on our streets this summer."
The oversight hearing comes after the November report found several hateful posts on a popular law enforcement message board.
In the spirit of the holiday season, Borough President Adams will be distributing more than 800 pairs of pajamas and more than 2,500 books.
“Tonight, Jewish families in Brooklyn and across the world will be gathering to light the first candle of Hanukkah.”
“There are still a number of unanswered questions as to how the vaccine will be distributed, including who will be prioritized.”
“Yesterday’s report that Goldman Sachs is looking to move its asset management division to Florida is extremely disappointing, if true.”
He noted that they will fall hardest on those who can afford it least, particularly low-income riders and frontline workers.
“New York City’s future is in clean energy, and that future cannot be delayed one day longer in the face of a growing climate crisis.”
“Now we must also make in-person education an option for the older students who are being left behind.”
“We join the international community in observing World AIDS Day, an opportunity to remember, reflect, and renew our collective spirit.”
“New York City has lost a great champion for people of color and a historic leader for a more inclusive city.”
Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held his fourth annual “Plantsgiving” distribution at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
“This sudden announcement has yet again left parents and administrators scrambling to adjust to a new reality.”
Experts and advocates say such drastic service cutbacks could lead to a transit “death spiral.”
"We must be far more strategic than we have been to date about the restrictions government puts in place."
“Brooklyn has spoken. New York has spoken. Our country has spoken. A new day, and new leadership, is coming to America.”
“I am truly sorry for the loss of my close friend Archie Spigner, the ‘Dean of Southeast Queens.’”
“President Trump’s comments last night following the incomplete vote results were irresponsible, incendiary, and meant to sow chaos.”
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams released testimony that he delivered yesterday on two bills in the City Council.
Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America for their weekly “Thriver Thursday” series.
“I’m grateful that the BOE has heeded our call, and the calls of so many others, in agreeing to extend hours for early voting.”
“It’s clear that the Majority Leader and the President have prioritized politics over principles.”
A recent report by the AARP revealed a growing crisis of social isolation among seniors in New York City due largely to COVID-19.
On Thursday, the federal monitor for NYCHA, Bart Schwartz, revealed that 9,000 apartments likely contain lead paint.