New York

Six artists selected to create community murals at NYC Health+Hospitals


New York, NY – April 15, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals’ Arts in Medicine department today announced the selection of 6 artists to create new murals at its facilities as part of the Community Mural Project. The artists will design the murals through focus groups with hospital staff and the community, followed by “paint...

43 social workers honored for their commitment to their patients


New York, NY – April 12, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced 43 social workers from across health system who were honored for their commitment and dedication to their patients. There are more 1,000 social workers employed at the health system performing a variety of roles, including managers, therapists, researchers, discharge planners, and...

Mayor Adams celebrates largest all-affordable housing project in 40 years


New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a historic win for affordable housing and economic development in the city of New York after the City Council voted to approve the Willets Point Phase 2 development as part of the Uniform Land User Review Procedure (ULURP). The complete Willets Point Transformation — which Mayor...

Jenifer Rajkumar launches Holi tour across New York


New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is launching a Holi tour across New York City to celebrate the festival of colors, marking the arrival of spring. She will be featured at many vibrant Holi events across the city. The holiday is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains. Holi’s most iconic tradition is celebrants pelting each...

New York: Over 7000 Indians, Americans celebrate Holi with a taste of embassy’s ODOP delights


New York: The vibrant colors of Holi splashed across South Street Seaport in New York as more than 7,000 Indians and Americans came together to celebrate the festival of colors. Amidst the festivities, the Consulate General of India in New York added a unique flavor to the celebration by showcasing the One District One Product...

Mayor Adams launches multi-pronged effort to connect more New Yorkers to jobs and training


New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced “Jobs NYC,” a new multi-pronged citywide effort to reduce barriers to economic opportunities and deliver workforce development services directly to communities across the five boroughs that are experiencing high unemployment. The collaborative effort will focus on three core pillars: 1) revamping the administration’s “hiring halls” to bring...

Bihar Diwas celebrated at Indian Consulate in New York


The Bihar Foundation US, East Coast Chapter celebrated Bihar Diwas at the Consulate General of India, NY, in partnership with BJANA and CGI, NY. The program began with a message from Bihar Governor on the occasion of Bihar Diwas and Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar’s congratulatory and best wishes message. The program entirely showcased Bihar’s...

Community Op-Ed: Yes to Housing in God’s Backyard


By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC When we came into office, we had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy as quickly as possible, and make our city more livable for everyday New Yorkers. The key to livability is affordable housing. It is the bedrock on which New Yorkers can build a family,...

Adams administration launches Jobs NYC portal for targeted communities


New York City Mayor Eric Adams will launch Jobs NYC this week, which includes the new Jobs NYC talent portal located at jobs.nyc.gov. The Jobs NYC talent portal is a free digital tool that will serve as a centralized entry point into New York City’s vast workforce services, connecting job seekers to career opportunities,...