First Cases of West Nile Virus in New York for 2024
On August 19, 2024, the New York City Health Department reported the first cases of West Nile virus disease in…
Month: August 2024
Mayor Adams Unveils Major Initiative to Revitalize Park Avenue
In a significant move to enhance Park Avenue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner…
New York City’s Largest Food Bank Hosts Major Harlem Event
Food Bank for New York City will be hosting its third annual “Harlem Week Barbecue and Distribution” event on 116th…
Mayor Adams Appoints Robert S. Tucker as New Commissioner of the New York Fire Department
Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Robert S. Tucker as the new commissioner of the New York Fire Department, positioning him…
National Dominican Day Parade Returns to New York City
On Sunday, August 11 at noon, the sounds of merengue will fill the streets of New York City as the…
New York Facilitates the Creation of Additional Housing Units
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced new measures on August 5th to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units…
Coming to the Big Apple: A Giant Pigeon Sculpture to Soar Above the High Line
While New Yorkers may not all agree on which urban critter best symbolizes their city—the resilient rat, the nuke-proof cockroach,…
New York City Invests $2 Million in Youth Summer Programs
On August 2, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development…
Court Rules: Border Agents Cannot Search Cellphones Without Warrants in New York
A federal court in the Eastern District of New York has ruled that US border agents cannot search mobile phones…
New York Secures Agreement with Uber and Lyft to Increase Driver Earnings
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) have announced a new agreement with Uber…