Adams Administration

Gary Jenkins, New York City’s recently departed Social Services Commissioner, is joining Oaktree Solutions — the consulting firm founded by Mayor Eric Adams’ former Chief of Staff, Frank Carone. 

The plan will focus on child and family mental health, addressing the overdose crisis, and supporting new yorkers living with serious mental illness.

While announcing a new plan to expand New York City’s mental health services, the city’s health commissioner fought back tears as he recalled losing a member of his own family to suicide.

On a wet and wintry February day Tuesday, thousands of outdoor dining sheds sat empty. That underlines the new push to remove the structures, at least until better weather, as there have been complaints that the dining areas are too empty, too often in the cold-weather months.

Andrew Siff reporting on the push to remove outdoor dining spaces that aren’t being used in the winter.

After opposing the idea for some time now, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears to be more open to the idea of allowing city employees to work from home than he was a year ago.

The mayor has changed his tone when it comes to New York City workers being in the office five days a week. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

As New York City’s migrant crisis continues and amid an investigation into an alleged coverup of violations at homeless shelters, the head of the city’s Department of Social Services is resigning, multiple sources tell NBC New York. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.

As New York City’s migrant crisis continues and amid an investigation into an alleged coverup of violations at homeless shelters, the head of the city’s Department of Social Services is resigning, multiple sources tell NBC New York.

Hearing at City Hall over Mayor Adams controversial involuntary removal policy. Erica Byfield reports.

Starting on Wednesday, a clinic in the Morrisania section of the Bronx will be the first of four city-run free clinics to begin offering abortion pills, free of charge.

Erica Byfield reporting on Mayor Adams’ plan to expand women’s reproductive health.

Mayor Adams is asking most agencies to stay below full staffing. Andrew Siff reports.

Mayor Eric Adams rates himself based on his accomplishments this year. Andrew Siff reports.

Hate rats? Are you a “somewhat bloodthirsty” New Yorker with excellent communication skills and “a general aura of badassery”? Then you might have what it takes to be the city’s new rat czar.

This comes after the officials passed legislation in an attempt to mitigate a rat problem throughout the City, Andrew Siff reports.

Mayor Eric Adams sent out a new directive explaining that first responders who encounter someone who might be a risk must transport them to the nearest hospital. Andrew Siff reports.

After Mayor Eric Adams announced the plan to shut down the migrant relief center on Randall’s Island, NYC Comptroller Lander is asking the administration for a detailed report outlining the cost for not only that location, but also the initial welcome center at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.

After Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement to shut down the migrant relief center on Randall’s Island, the city’s comptroller is now asking the administration for a detailed report outlining the project’s cost — saying the price may be far more than City Hall has stated. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hinted that she may look to pass a bill that would put a cap on class sizes throughout the state.