Tag: Public Safety

• Discovery Law Delays Spark Public Safety Concerns at Budget Hearing

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  Mar 12

  During the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing for Public Safety, officials expressed serious concerns about the impacts of recent Discovery laws on case processing efficiency. The hearing, which took place… more ›

• NYPD’s Overtime Crisis: City Officials Implement Strategies Amid Rising Costs

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  Mar 12

  City officials held a preliminary budget hearing on March 11, 2025, to address public safety and tackle the rising overtime expenditures within the New York Police Department (NYPD). As the… more ›

• Empowering Voices: NYC Residents Urged to Engage Actively in Community Board Meetings

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  Mar 11

  Residents can enhance their participation in community board meetings, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed. During a recent meeting hosted by the NYC Civic Engagement Commission, members… more ›

• Residents Demand Transparency as NYCHA Plans to Convert 62,000 Units Amid Controversy

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  Mar 11

  During a Nicha public hearing on March 10, 2025, residents expressed strong concerns about the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) plans to convert their buildings under the Rental Assistance… more ›

• NYC Council Urged to Prioritize Mental Health Funding Over Incarceration in Budget Hearing

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  Mar 11

  During a budget hearing on March 7, the New York City Council discussed critical funding for mental health services aimed at preventing incarceration. Advocates and providers emphasized the importance of… more ›

• Advocates Push NYC Council for Better Protections for Vulnerable Immigrant Workers

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  Mar 7

  During a recent New York City Council hearing on immigration and services, advocates and council members explored measures to protect immigrant workers from unfair treatment in their workplaces. Attendees urged… more ›

• City Officials Strategize to Protect Essential Services Amid Federal Budget Cuts Fears

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  Mar 6

  City officials laid out strategies aimed at safeguarding social services during a recent public budget meeting amidst fears of potential federal funding cuts. Participants expressed concerns that decreased federal support… more ›

• Speaker Adams Tackles Maternal Health and Child Poverty in 2025 Address

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  Mar 4

  During the 2025 State of the City Address held at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams outlined her commitment to tackling the ongoing crises of… more ›

• Ground Broken for $30 Million Gotham Community Health Center to End Health Disparities in Far Rockaway

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  Mar 4

  Local leaders gathered in Far Rockaway on February 25, 2025, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Gotham Community Health Center, a crucial step in improving health care access for residents.… more ›

• New York City Hits Record-Low Crime Rates in 2025 Through Strategic Safety Measures

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  Mar 4

  New York City has achieved record-low crime statistics in early 2025, attributing these reductions to a series of strategic public safety measures. Mayor Eric Adams announced that year-to-date crime rates,… more ›

• City Officials Prioritize Road Safety in Response to Community Concerns

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  Mar 3

  City officials discussed strategies to enhance road safety during a recent meeting focused on public safety in neighborhoods affected by traffic incidents. Multiple measures are under consideration to address critical… more ›

• New York City Intensifies Efforts to Enhance Gender-Affirming Healthcare for TGNC Communities

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  Mar 1

  City officials are taking significant steps to enhance gender-affirming healthcare for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals (TGNC) in New York City, as demonstrated in a public hearing on the… more ›

• NYC Council Passes Voting Privacy Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

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  Feb 28

  The New York City Council on February 27, 2025, took significant steps toward enhancing voting privacy for domestic violence survivors through the passage of Intro 565A. This legislation seeks to… more ›

• New Legislation Aims to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams as Elder Population Grows

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  Feb 28

  During a New York City Council meeting on February 27, 2025, lawmakers focused on protecting the city’s older adults from financial scams and enhancing resources to combat elder fraud. Council… more ›

• City Council Takes Action: New Legislation Aims to Combat Sexual Abuse in Correctional Facilities

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  Feb 28

  During a recent New York City Council meeting, lawmakers proposed critical legislative measures aimed at enhancing accountability for sexual abuse within the city’s correctional facilities. A significant focus was placed… more ›