BP Adams Releases Statement On City's Initial Demographic Data For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

“For weeks, I have called for DOHMH to release the racial demographic data in real time on who is receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On New NYPD Reforms To Give Communities Direct Role In Selection Of Precinct Commanders

"I commend Mayor de Blasio for hearing our call to bring the precinct commander selection process into the sunlight."

BP Adams Releases Statement On NYCers Vote To Divest From Fossil Fuels

“I’m proud to cast my vote for a more sustainable portfolio and a healthier planet.”

BP Adams Announces Freedom Of Information Law Request To Get Data On Race And Ethnicity Of Vaccine Recipients

During a press briefing this morning, Mayor de Blasio committed to releasing data from the City with an ethnic and racial breakdown.

BP Adams Releases Statement On House Vote To Impeach President Trump Again

“I commend members of the House, from both parties, who voted to impeach this president for an unprecedented second time today.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Opposition To FCRC Vote On Renewing Verizon's Citywide Franchise

“Everyday New Yorkers cannot understand how we are well into the 21st century while still depending on 20th century infrastructure.”

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams And BP Adams Release Statement On DOJ Investigation Into Attempted Coup

“The insurrection last week, and the lax response by many members of the Capitol Police, traumatized our nation.”

To Ensure Equitable Racial Distribution Of Vaccine, BP Adams And CM Miller Demand Creation Of Racial Data Reporting System

City data show that Black and Latino New Yorkers have died from COVID-19 at about twice the rate of white New Yorkers.

BP Adams Releases Statement On Abner Louima's Response To Early Prison Release For NYPD Officer Who Sodomized Him In 1997

“A premature release will not bring our communities and police closer together, and it will not strengthen the confidence we need.”

BP Adams Announces Donations Of More Than 600,000 Pieces Of PPE For Brooklynites Last Year Alone

His office has been able to secure, and begin distributing to Brooklynites, more than 600,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE).

BP Adams Releases Statement On Start Oh Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccinations

“New Yorkers are seeing a lot more rhetoric than results in the early weeks of this mass vaccination campaign.”

BP Adams Calls For Department Of Justice To Investigate Response By Capitol Police, Highlights Double Standard

Adams contrasted the relatively lenient response with the overwhelming use of force used by police departments in response to BLM protests.

BP Adams Releases Testimony Slamming Trump Administration's Attempts To Relax Nutritional Standards On School Meals

The proposed rule change comes in the final days of the Trump administration as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to be inaugurated.

BP Adams Calls On State Department Of Health To Expand Eligibility And Institute Three-Level, Color-Coded, Transparent Deployment Plan

His call to action comes amid a slow citywide rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines as the infection rate in the city climbs.

Five Days Without Cops: Could Brooklyn Policing Experiment Be A ‘Model For The Future’?

Cops from Brownsville’s 73rd Precinct withdrew from their regular posts on Mother Gaston Boulevard for parts of a five-day stretch.

BP Adams Encourages All Brooklynites To Apply To Their Local Community Boards

Borough presidents are responsible for the appointment for each of their community board’s 50 unsalaried members.

BP Adams Joins The Salvation Army Greater New York To Distribute Toys To NYCHS Families In Brownsville

Adams joined the Salvation Army of Greater New York to distribute a variety of toys donated to families who live in Howard Houses.

BP Adams Joins Council Member Gibson To Call For Actions To Combat Crisis Of Citywide Surge In Gun Violence

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.

As Nation Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, BP Adams Co-Hosts Virtual Town Hall To Educate New Yorkers

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held a virtual town hall on New York’s vaccine distribution plan.

BP Adams To Call For Stricter Travel and Quarantine Restrictions On All Incoming UK Travelers To New York City

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams demanded greater restrictions on incoming travelers from the United Kingdom.

BP Adams Issues Statement On DOI Investigation Into NYPD Response To George Floyd Protests

“The DOI report accurately details the tactical errors and acts of heavy-handed policing we saw on our streets this summer."

Brooklyn Borough President Addresses 'Bombshell' NY Times Report On NYPD Diversity

The oversight hearing comes after the November report found several hateful posts on a popular law enforcement message board.

BP Adams Rings In Holidays With Annual Christmas Tree Lighting At Brooklyn Borough Hall

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.

BP Adamo Releases Statement On Beginning Of Hanukkah

“Tonight, Jewish families in Brooklyn and across the world will be gathering to light the first candle of Hanukkah.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Mayor DeBlasio's Vaccine Distribution Plan

“There are still a number of unanswered questions as to how the vaccine will be distributed, including who will be prioritized.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Report Of Possible Goldman Sachs Move Out Of New York City

“Yesterday’s report that Goldman Sachs is looking to move its asset management division to Florida is extremely disappointing, if true.”

BP Adams Testifies In Opposition To Fare Hikes

He noted that they will fall hardest on those who can afford it least, particularly low-income riders and frontline workers.

BP Adams Releases Statement On City Hall's Opposition To North Brooklyn Pipeline

“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.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Plan To Reopen Schools

“Now we must also make in-person education an option for the older students who are being left behind.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On World AIDS Day

“We join the international community in observing World AIDS Day, an opportunity to remember, reflect, and renew our collective spirit.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Passing Of Former Mayor David Dinkins

“New York City has lost a great champion for people of color and a historic leader for a more inclusive city.”

BP Adams Hosts Socially Distanced “Plantsgiving” Distribution

Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held his fourth annual “Plantsgiving” distribution at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

BP Adams Releases Statement On NYC School Closures

“This sudden announcement has yet again left parents and administrators scrambling to adjust to a new reality.”

BP Adams Releases Letter To Majority Leader McConnell And Speaker Pelosi Demanding Funding To Avert MTA Service Cutbacks

Experts and advocates say such drastic service cutbacks could lead to a transit “death spiral.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Potential School Closures Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases

"We must be far more strategic than we have been to date about the restrictions government puts in place."

BP Adams Releases Statement On 2020 Presidential Election Results

“Brooklyn has spoken. New York has spoken. Our country has spoken. A new day, and new leadership, is coming to America.”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Passing Of Archie Springer

“I am truly sorry for the loss of my close friend Archie Spigner, the ‘Dean of Southeast Queens.’”

BP Adams Releases Statement On Ongoing Election Count

“President Trump’s comments last night following the incomplete vote results were irresponsible, incendiary, and meant to sow chaos.”

BP Adams Delivers City Council Testimony Urging Passage Of Bills Relating To Safe Lactation Facilities And Ending Female Genital Mutilation

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams released testimony that he delivered yesterday on two bills in the City Council.

BP Adams Featured On Good Morning America Spotlighting His Career In Public Service And Health Journey

Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America for their weekly “Thriver Thursday” series.