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WITH SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS UNDER RENEWED FEDERAL THREAT, BP ADAMS DELIVERS CITY COUNCIL TESTIMONY URGING PASSAGE OF BILLS INTRODUCED AT HIS REQUEST RELATING TO SAFE LACTATION FACILITIES AND ENDING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND CUTTING
| October 29, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS FEATURED ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA FOR ROBIN ROBERTS’ “THRIVER THURSDAY” SERIES, SPOTLIGHTING HIS CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND HEALTH JOURNEY
| October 29, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON BOE’S DECISION TO EXTEND EARLY VOTING HOURS
| October 27, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SUPREME COURT
| October 26, 2020 |
FOLLOWING SEVERAL REPORTS OF LARGE TURNOUTS DURING FIRST WEEKEND OF EARLY VOTING FOR 2020 ELECTION IN NYC, BP ADAMS CALLS FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO MAKE CASTING BALLOT EARLY EASIER FOR NEW YORKERS
| October 26, 2020 |
| AFTER FEDERAL MONITOR REVEALS 9,000 APARTMENTS IN NYCHA WHERE CHILDREN MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO LEAD PAINT, BP ADAMS JOINS FAMILY DIRECTLY IMPACTED AT VAN DYKE HOUSES TO DEMAND GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR TENANTS
| October 25, 2020 |
AMID GROWING CRISIS OF ISOLATION AMONG SENIORS DURING COVID-19, BP ADAMS, ELECTED LEADERS, SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROVIDERS CALL FOR STATEWIDE INVESTIGATION INTO INSURANCE AGENCIES’ FAILURE TO PROPERLY REIMBURSE SADC PROVIDERS
| October 23, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON DISCOVERY OF EXPANDED LEAD PAINT EXPOSURE CRISIS AT NYCHA
| October 22, 2020 |
BP ADAMS RELEASES TESTIMONY TO CITY COUNCIL LAYING OUT PROPOSALS ON HOW TO IMPROVE PARKS EQUITY AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
| October 22, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY HALL’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FAILURES IN COMMUNICATING COVID-19 SAFETY MESSAGES IN NON-ENGLISH DOMINANT COMMUNITIES
| October 20, 2020 |
AFTER STARTLING REVELATIONS AT RECENT CITY COUNCIL HEARING, BP ADAMS JOINS PARENTS AND STUDENTS DIRECTLY IMPACTED TO DEMAND ACTION ON BEHALF OF 77,000 YOUNG SCHOLARS DENIED ACCESS TO EDUCATION, INCLUDING THOSE IN SHELTERS AND TEMPORARY HOUSING
| October 18, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER FIRST LADY JOYCE DINKINS
| October 12, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME’S WINNING NOBEL PEACE PRIZE |
October 10, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS PROMOTES ULURP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVANCE DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, AT INNOVATIVE MIXED-USE MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT IN BROWNSVILLE
| October 8, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER STATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOE BRUNO |
October 7, 2020 |
| IN RESPONSE TO MOUNTING TRASH COMPLAINTS ACROSS BROOKLYN, BP ADAMS JOINS LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LAUNCH SERIES OF CORRIDOR CLEANUPS IN BUSHWICK, CALL FOR OVERHAUL OF DSNY’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMID BUDGET CUTS
| October 5, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY HALL’S PROPOSAL TO CLOSE SCHOOLS AND NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES IN SELECT ZIP CODES |
October 4, 2020 |
| CLOSING OUT AFRICAN IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH, BP ADAMS HOLDS FIRST-EVER COMMEMORATION AT BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL WITH SOCIALLY-DISTANCED CULTURAL CELEBRATION
| October 1, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ABSENTEE BALLOT MAILING ERRORS IN BROOKLYN |
September 29, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT NYC’S OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM WILL BE MADE PERMANENT
| September 25, 2020 |
IN MIDST OF COVID-19 CRISIS, BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES NEW REPORT WITH HARVARD FOOD LAW AND POLICY CLINIC HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS |
September 24, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS HONORS ‘COVID-19 HEROES’ WHO REFLECT DIVERSITY OF BROOKLYN, INCLUDING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO USED OWN MONEY TO PACK LUNCHES FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS, AND BROADWAY STAR WHO COORDINATED OUT-OF-WORK COSTUME DESIGNERS TO MANUFACTURE PPE
| September 24, 2020 |
AS CITY AGENCIES ADJUST TO NEW NORMAL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS LAUNCHES NEW APPOINTMENT PORTAL FOR IN-PERSON VISITS TO TOPOGRAPHICAL BUREAU IN BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL |
September 23, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT THAT BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL BUILDING WILL BE RE-NAMED AFTER U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG
| September 22, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF US SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG |
September 18, 2020 |
| WITH 2020 CENSUS COUNT DEADLINE AROUND THE CORNER, BP ADAMS AND THE BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE BROOKLYN COUNT
| September 18, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON BEGINNING OF ROSH HASHANAH |
September 18, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON COMMEMORATION OF 19TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 TERROR ATTACK |
September 11, 2020 |
BP ADAMS, STATE SENATOR FELDER, AM EICHENSTEIN, CM YEGER CALL ON DSNY TO WITHDRAW SUMMONSES ISSUED TO HOMEOWNERS AT HEIGHT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
| August 18, 2020 |
| AS CONVERSATION ABOUT RACIAL JUSTICE EXTENDS BEYOND POLICING, NEXT100, BP ADAMS, ELECTED OFFICIALS UNVEIL NEW BROOKLYN MURAL CALLING TO #ENDPERPETUALPUNISHMENT THAT DEEPENS INEQUITIES |
August 17, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SUMMER SURGE IN GUN VIOLENCE THROUGHOUT CITY
| August 16, 2020 |
| AMID RECORD UNEMPLOYMENT AND ONGOING THREAT OF RECESSION, BP ADAMS PARTNERS WITH Y & N – GREE COMMERCIAL USA TO BRING VIRTUAL HVAC TRAINING TO NEW YORKERS |
August 16, 2020 |
BLOOD DRIVE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS, ASSEMBLY MEMBER SIMON, AND NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER COULD SAVE MORE THAN 600 LIVES
| August 13, 2020 |
| AS SCHOOLS PREPARE TO REOPEN, BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SEOUL BUSINESS AGENCY, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE BROOKLYNITES WITH PPE AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO ASSIST STUDENTS |
August 12, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY HALL’S THREAT OF MAJOR MUNICIPAL LAYOFFS
| August 12, 2020 |
| AS HOMEOWNERS CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE FROM DEVASTATION OF TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS, BP ADAMS AND CM BRANNAN TO STAND IN FRONT OF DOWNED TREE TO DEMAND REFORMS INCLUDING BURYING POWER LINES AND LOOSENING REGULATIONS AROUND TREE MAINTENANCE |
August 11, 2020 |
TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER GREENSPACES THROUGHOUT NYC, BP ADAMS, THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY RELEASE NEW PSA ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LAWN-MOWING
| August 10, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON US CENSUS BUREAU DECISION TO CUT SHORT ITS 2020 COUNT |
August 6, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
| July 26, 2020 |
| AS PART OF HIS REAL RECOVERY NYC PLAN, BP ADAMS AMPLIFIES COVID-19 HEROES’ EITC SUPPLEMENT PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO FRONTLINE WORKERS |
July 20, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF 2020-2025 DIETARY GUIDELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
| July 16, 2020 |
| AS NYC STUDENTS GEAR UP TO RETURN TO SCHOOL THIS FALL AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS, PBP UNVEIL RESULTS OF LATEST PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROJECT IN BROOKLYN CAMPUSES |
July 15, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS SUBMITS TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF FORMER HOUSE ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD BEING DESIGNATED AN HISTORIC LANDMARK |
July 14, 2020 |
“BLACK LIVES MATTER ALSO MEANS ENDING GUN VIOLENCE:” BP ADAMS RELEASES NEW VIDEO AFFIRMING BLACK LIVES MATTER, WHETHER THE PERPETRATOR WEARS A BLUE UNIFORM OR BLUE JEANS
| July 12, 2020 |
| AFTER DRASTIC CUTS TO SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAMMING IN NEW YORK CITY’S FY21 BUDGET, WITH NO WARNING TO RELEVANT PARTIES, ALL FIVE BOROUGH PRESIDENTS DEMAND RESTORATION OF CRITICAL DFTA DISCRETIONARY FUNDING |
July 7, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MANHATTAN DA’S DECISION TO PRESS CHARGES AGAINST AMY COOPER
| July 6, 2020 |
| BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS DECLARES BLACK BUSINESSES MATTER, CALLS FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE PATTERN OF RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY ENFORCEMENT AGAINST BLACK AND BROWN BUSINESSES |
July 3, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FY21 BUDGET AGREEMENT
| June 30, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS RELEASES “REAL RECOVERY NYC” PLAN TO ENSURE FAIR, EQUITABLE RECOVERY AND REFORM AFTER COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND MASS PROTESTS GRIP FIVE BOROUGHS |
June 23, 2020 |
AS 311 COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS SKYROCKET, BP ADAMS JOINS CM CORNEGY DEMANDING CITY USE COMBINATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION RESOURCES TO ADDRESS BROOKLYNITES’ QUALITY-OF-LIFE CONCERNS
| June 21, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT JUNETEENTH WILL BE A CITY HOLIDAY AND THAT JORALEMON STREET WILL BE PAINTED WITH A BLACK LIVES MATTER MURAL |
June 19, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S OUTDOOR DINING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PHASE TWO REOPENING
| June 18, 2020 |
| AS NYC YOUTH FACE SUMMER OF UNCERTAINTY, BP ADAMS UNVEILS RESULTS OF HACKATHON ENVISIONING ALTERNATIVES TO SYEP WITH PARTICIPATING BROOKLYN SCHOOLS |
June 16, 2020 |
BP ADAMS DISTRIBUTES FRESH PRODUCE AND PPE WITH UNITED FOR BROWNSVILLE AND BRIGHTER BITES
| June 12, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY HALL’S FAIR RESTAURANT RECOVERY PROGRAM |
June 11, 2020 |
AS DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE TO ROIL NYC IN WAKE OF GEORGE FLOYD’S MURDER, BP ADAMS RELEASES VIDEO ADDRESSING HOW NYPD AND CIVILIANS CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PEACEFUL PROTESTS
| June 9, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON STREET VENDING ENFORCEMENT REFORM |
June 9, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON JAY STREET BUSWAY |
June 8, 2020 |
| IN RESPONSE TO RECENT INSTANCES OF POLICE MISCONDUCT, BP ADAMS JOINS BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARDS AND PRECINCT COUNCILS TO DEMAND MAYOR CREATE CIVILIAN REVIEW PANELS TO APPROVE AND VETO LOCAL NYPD PRECINCT COMMANDER CANDIDATES
| June 8, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF DELAYS IN BUS SERVICE YESTERDAY DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR IN BEDFORD-STUYVESANT |
June 7, 2020 |
| AS NYC YOUTH FACE SUMMER OF UNCERTAINTY, BP ADAMS HIGHLIGHTS PARTNERSHIP EMPLOYING LOCAL YOUTH TO MANUFACTURE MEDICAL GOWNS AT BROOKLYN NAVY YARD
| June 5, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOVERNOR CUOMO’S “SAY THEIR NAME” REFORM AGENDA |
June 5, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ONGOING CITYWIDE UNREST
| June 4, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON BROOKLYN PROTESTS OVER THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD |
May 30, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE BEGINNING OF SHAVUOT
| May 28, 2020 |
BP ADAMS PARTNERS WITH DWANA SMALLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL DANCE LESSONS TO BROOKLYNITES OF ALL AGES
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May 26, 2020 |
TO ADDRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL TOLL OF FIGHTING COVID-19 AND HONOR OUR VETS, BP ADAMS JOINS FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS FOR A GUIDED MEDITATION ON CONEY ISLAND BEACH
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May 25, 2020 |
AS NEW YORKERS PREPARE FOR MEMORIAL DAY INDOORS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS AND CM TREYGER UNVEIL A PLAN TO ALLOW NEW YORKERS TO ACCESS BEACHES SAFELY FOR SUMMER |
May 22, 2020 |
| AS RESTAURANTS SUFFER FROM COVID-19, BP ADAMS CALLS ON MAYOR DE BLASIO TO ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDER OPENING CURBSIDE SPACE FOR RESTAURANT SEATING AND ANNOUNCES WILLINGNESS TO SERVE AS A CO-APPLICANT FOR SIDEWALK CAFÉ LICENSES, POTENTIALLY SAVING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |
May 22, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CURE VIOLENCE GROUPS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY WILL BE ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING |
May 22, 2020 |
| AS CONCERNS FROM NYC RESIDENTS MOUNT ABOUT NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF FOOD BEING DISTRIBUTED BY CITY, BP ADAMS, CM KALLOS, DOCTORS OF COLOR ANNOUNCE NEW LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR MEALS SERVED TO MOST VULNERABLE NEW YORKERS |
May 20, 2020 |
AS GROWING NUMBER OF CASES OF MYSTERIOUS CONDITION LINKED TO CORONAVIRUS DETECTED IN CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NY, BP ADAMS JOINS DOCTORS AND LAWMAKERS TO URGE NYC DOE TO EDUCATE PARENTS ON SAFETY TIPS THROUGH REMOTE LEARNING PORTALS |
May 17, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHANGES TO NYPD ENFORCEMENT POLICIES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND FACE COVERINGS |
May 15, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL’S PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING LOCAL RESTAURANTS FROM CRIPPLING THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY FEES |
May 13, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON UNVEILING OF HEROES ACT IN CONGRESS |
May 13, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON COMMISSIONER SHEA’S REMARKS ON NYPD ENFORCEMENT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING |
May 13, 2020 |
| AS COVID-19 FRAYS SOCIAL FABRIC, LEADING TO RISE IN BIAS INCIDENTS, BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS HOLDS INAUGURAL VIRTUAL ‘BREAKING BREAD, BUILDING BONDS’ DINNER WITH DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW YORKERS |
May 9, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON BROOKLYN DAY OF PRAYER |
May 7, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO’S NEW ORDER ALLOWING RENTERS TO APPLY THEIR SECURITY DEPOSITS TOWARD NEXT MONTH’S RENT |
May 7, 2020 |
BP ADAMS JOINS 44 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO RELEASE PSA HIGHLIGHTING HEALTH DISPARITIES FACED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR FROM COVID-19
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May 7, 2020 |
| “THIS IS A MOMENT OF RE-CULTURING:” BP ADAMS RELEASES VIDEO CALLING FOR NYPD TO GET OUT OF THE BUSINESS OF SOCIAL DISTANCING ENFORCEMENT |
May 6, 2020 |
FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIES AROUND ENFORCEMENT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING, BP ADAMS CALLS FOR NYPD TO TAKE LESS OF AN ENFORCEMENT ROLE WITH MORE PARTICIPATION BY COMMUNITY GROUPS
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May 4, 2020 |
| AS CITY’S “DEATH CARE SYSTEM” BECOMES OVERWHELMED BY DEATH TOLL FROM COVID-19, BP ADAMS CONVENES BEREAVEMENT TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ENSURE DIGNIFIED, RESPECTFUL HANDLING OF DECEDENTS |
May 4, 2020 |
WITH FOOD INSECURITY PLAGUING COMMUNITIES DURING RAMADAN, BP ADAMS TO PARTNER WITH MUSLIM COMMUNITY GROUPS TO KICK OFF MOBILE RAMADAN BREAK THE FAST INITIATIVE
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April 29, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS CALLS ON CITY TO CREATE ‘HERO GRANTS’ FOR RESTAURANTS DONATING MEALS TO ESSENTIAL AND FRONTLINE WORKERS |
April 28, 2020 |
BP ADAMS, COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION CHAIR RODRIGUEZ CALL FOR FREE FARES FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR DURATION OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
April 27, 2020 |
| OUTRAGED OVER INDECENT TREATMENT OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED FROM COVID-19, BP ADAMS DEMANDS REFORMS IN HANDLING OF BODIES AND BURIAL PROCESSES |
April 26, 2020 |
IN RESPONSE TO RACIAL DISPARITIES IN COVID-19 DATA AND LACK OF RESOURCES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, BP ADAMS, CM CORNEGY DISTRIBUTE PPE TO BED-STUY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, CALL FOR MORE DIVERSITY ON ALL COVID-19 RECOVERY TASK FORCES |
April 25, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY NYSNA AND COBA AGAINST CITY ALLEGING LACK OF PROTECTION FOR THEIR MEMBERS |
April 24, 2020 |
BP ADAMS JOINS CM AMPRY-SAMUEL, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, AND CURE VIOLENCE GROUPS TO DISTRIBUTE MASKS AND ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN AREA WITH HIGH COVID-19 INFECTION RATE |
April 24, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S AND GOVERNOR CUOMO’S RECENT COMMITMENTS OF SUPPORT FOR NYCHA RESIDENTS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
April 22, 2020 |
BP ADAMS DELIVERS 200 PLANT-BASED MEALS WITH GREEDI KITCHEN AT WOODHULL HOSPITAL |
April 21, 2020 |
| AS FACE COVERINGS BECOME MANDATED STATEWIDE, BP ADAMS DISTRIBUTES MASKS TO TRANSIT RIDERS AT BOROUGH HALL STATION, CALLS ON CITY TO PROVIDE FREE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS UPON REQUEST |
April 20, 2020 |
AFTER PROPOSALS TO CANCEL SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND CLOSE PUBLIC POOLS DUE TO BUDGET SHORTFALLS FROM COVID-19, BP ADAMS, PUBLIC ADVOCATE WILLIAMS, AND CURE VIOLENCE LEADERS FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS TO URGE CITY HALL TO CREATE COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PLAN TO PREVENT SPIKE IN VIOLENT CRIME |
April 19, 2020 |
| IN RESPONSE TO STATEWIDE ORDER MANDATING FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC, BP ADAMS SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL MANUFACTURERS SEEKING TO EXPAND CITY’S MASK SUPPLY AND CALLS FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS TO BOOST PRODUCTION |
April 16, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF TRAILBLAZING ENTREPRENEUR AND MAGAZINE PUBLISHER EARL G. GRAVES, SR. |
April 9, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS AND DBP LEWIS-MARTIN JOINT STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CACCI PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER DR. ROY HASTICK |
April 9, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSOVER |
April 8, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS JOINS 51 DOCTORS TO RELEASE PSA EXPLAINING THINGS EVERYDAY NEW YORKERS CAN DO TO FIGHT COVID-19 |
April 7, 2020 |
AS CITY FORECASTS BUDGET TURMOIL FROM COVID-19, BP ADAMS, STATE SENATOR BENJAMIN, AND ASSEMBLY MEMBER CARROLL CALL ON GOVERNOR CUOMO TO ACTIVATE RAINY DAY FUND |
April 6, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE FY21 STATE BUDGET |
April 5, 2020 |
IN RESPONSE TO DEARTH OF ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COMMUNITIES AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS PARTNERS WITH DIVERSE COALITION TO URGE CITY TO BROADEN COMMUNICATION TOOLS TO REFLECT DIVERSITY OF NYC |
April 5, 2020 |
| IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE WELLBEING OF FRONT-LINE WORKERS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS CALLS FOR PRIORITIZED CHECKOUT AT GROCERY STORES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS |
April 4, 2020 |
ON CENSUS DAY, BP ADAMS EMPHASIZES NEED TO #MAKEBROOKLYNCOUNT AMID EARLY LOW RESPONSE RATE AND ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
April 1, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS, NYSERDA LAUNCH HEAT COOL SMART BROOKLYN, NEW CLEAN HEATING AND COOLING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN |
March 30, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON COVID-19 FATALITIES IN FDNY, NYPD, AND BROOKLYN’S FAITH COMMUNITY |
March 29, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF REVEREND ISAAC GRAHAM DUE TO COVID-19 |
March 27, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF NYPD CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT DENNIS DICKSON |
March 26, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FIRST CONFIRMED DEATH OF MTA EMPLOYEE DUE TO COVID-19 |
March 26, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SELECTION OF BROOKLYN CRUISE TERMINAL AS TEMPORARY HOSPITAL SITE FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT |
March 26, 2020 |
| FOLLOWING TRAGIC DEATH OF BELOVED BROOKLYN PRINCIPAL DEZ-ANN ROMAIN, BP ADAMS HOSTS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ON ZOOM WITH CHANCELLOR CARRANZA, PRINCIPALS UNION, FRIENDS, AND RELATIVES TO HONOR HER MEMORY |
March 26, 2020 |
BP ADAMS CALLS ON MAYOR DE BLASIO TO EXTEND QUARTERLY PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE |
March 26, 2020 |
| AS LOCAL RESTAURANTS STEP UP IN TIME OF NEED, BP ADAMS, SHOREFRONT COALITION, PAKISTANI AMERICAN YOUTH SOCIETY JOIN LOCAL FOOD SERVICE WORKERS IN PREPARING 1,500 MEALS FOR CITY’S FIRST RESPONDERS |
March 25, 2020 |
FRESH DIRECT PARTNERS WITH ALL FIVE NEW YORK CITY BOROUGH PRESIDENTS TO ROLL OUT “OPERATION 5-BOROUGH FOOD DRIVE” CITYWIDE INITIATIVE |
March 24, 2020 |
| RENT RELIEF NOW: BPs ADAMS AND BREWER, CMs CORNEGY AND POWERS, TECH LEADER RELEASE PLAN FOR $8B LOCKED UP IN CASH SECURITY DEPOSITS TO BE USED FOR NEW YORKERS TO PAY APRIL RENT |
March 24, 2020 |
AS BROOKLYN BUSINESS COMMUNITY REELS FROM ECONOMIC DOWNTURN STEMMING FROM SPREAD OF COVID-19, BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROMOTE RESOURCES TO HELP BUSINESSES STAY AFLOAT |
March 23, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS LAUNCHES ‘FEED FIRST RESPONDERS’ INITIATIVE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS |
March 23, 2020 |
BP ADAMS: NEWLY IDENTIFIED TEMPORARY HOSPITAL SITES SHOULD INCLUDE A SITE IN BROOKLYN, CURRENT EPICENTER OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NY |
March 22, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS: MORTGAGE MORATORIUM MUST BE UNIVERSAL AND INCLUDE UTILITY BILLS |
March 22, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON AGENCY-WIDE TELECOMMUTING PLAN DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
March 20, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT CALLING FOR CITY AND STATE TO IMPLEMENT MORATORIUM ON PAYMENT OF RENT AND UTILITIES FOR NYC RESIDENTS |
March 20, 2020 |
AS NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 RISES RAPIDLY THROUGHOUT NYC, BP ADAMS JOINS BROOKLYN HOSPITAL TO PROMOTE TELEMEDICINE COMMAND CENTER FOR PRE-SCREENING POTENTIAL CASES |
March 19, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT PEERS JOINT STATEMENT ON CALL FOR SUSPENSION OF SALES AND PAYROLL TAX COLLECTION DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
March 19, 2020 |
AS NYC RESIDENTS SUFFER FROM LOSS OF SERVICES DUE TO SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS, BP ADAMS UNVEILS NEW ONLINE RESOURCE TO COORDINATE PROVISION-ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO STRUGGLING BROOKLYNITES; LAUNCHES “STAY STRONG BROOKLYN” CAMPAIGN |
March 19, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS VIDEO INVITES NEW YORKERS TO JOIN HIM IN MANAGING CORONAVIRUS ANXIETY AND ISOLATION BY ENGAGING TOGETHER THROUGH REMOTE PRACTICE OF GUIDED MEDITATION |
March 17, 2020 |
AS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CONTEND WITH GROWING NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS, BP ADAMS JOINS BROOKLYN HOSPITAL IN UNVEILING NEW TENT FACILITY TO PRE-SCREEN POTENTIAL COVID-19 CASES |
March 17, 2020 |
AS CALLS GROW TO CLOSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NYC AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, BP ADAMS JOINS SUSSMAN EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE OPTIONS AND RESOURCES FOR ONLINE ACADEMIC CONTINUITY
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March 15, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PROPOSED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND CITYWIDE SHUTDOWN AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
March 15, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSES IN BROOKLYN STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION |
March 14, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY’S FIRST REPORTED DEATH DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
March 14, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON UPCOMING BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL EVENTS AND SERVICES |
March 13, 2020 |
AS CITY ENCOURAGES REMOTE OPTIONS SUCH AS TELECOMMUTING AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES TO COMBAT SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS, BP ADAMS AND LOCAL DOCTORS CALL FOR EXPANSION OF TELEMEDICINE, MOBILE TESTING CENTERS, AND SOCIAL ADULT DAYCARE TELECONFERENCING |
March 12, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON EVICTION MORATORIUM PROPOSAL AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
March 12, 2020 |
BP ADAMS CELEBRATES GHANAIAN HERITAGE AT BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL |
March 11, 2020 |
BP ADAMS ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INDUSTRY CITY ULURP |
March 9, 2020 |
BP ADAMS HOSTS MEET-AND-GREET WITH NYPD COMMISSIONER SHEA AND FAITH LEADERS TO DISCUSS PUBLIC SAFETY CHALLENGES |
March 3, 2020 |
BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES NEW WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS ALONG UTICA AVENUE CORRIDOR |
March 2, 2020 |
BP ADAMS ADVANCES RANGE OF 100 PERCENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ACROSS BROOKLYN, WITH FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY FOR SENIORS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS NEW YORKERS |
February 20, 2020 |
BP ADAMS INVITES BROOKLYNITES TO HIS SEVENTH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, HONORING “BLACK HISTORY’S NEXT CHAPTER” |
February 19, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON NYSNA RALLY FOR SAFE STAFFING LEGISLATION TODAY |
February 15, 2020 |
IN RESPONSE TO FORMER STATE PROSECUTOR AND HER FAMILY’S BEING ORDERED OFF JETBLUE FLIGHT, BP ADAMS JOINS PLAINTIFF AND LAWYER TO DEMAND AIRLINE INSTITUTE COMPREHENSIVE PROTOCOLS AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND REDRESS FOR HER GRIEVANCES |
February 13, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL’S PASSAGE OF RECKLESS DRIVER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT |
February 11, 2020 |
BP ADAMS AND GROW BROOKLYN ANNOUNCE NEW SEASON OF NYC FREE TAX PREP SERVICES AT BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL |
February 11, 2020 |
IN WAKE OF ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATIONS OF NYPD OFFICERS IN 41ST PRECINCT, BP ADAMS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS HOLD SOLIDARITY PRESS CONFERENCE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY |
February 10, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS OF NYPD OFFICERS WITHIN BRONX’S 41ST PRECINCT |
February 9, 2020 |
BP ADAMS AND HIP HOP IS GREEN ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER BROOKLYN HEALTHY RAP BATTLE |
February 7, 2020 |
| AFTER MAN SHOT DURING ICE ARREST IN GRAVESEND, BP ADAMS DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM AGENTS INVOLVED |
February 7, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT EXTENSION OF FREE TRANSFER BETWEEN JUNIUS STREET 3 AND LIVONIA AVENUE L, AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL CONNECTOR BETWEEN STATIONS |
February 7, 2020 |
| FOLLOWING IOWA DEBACLE, BP ADAMS CALLS FOR ROBUST VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO ENSURE RANKED CHOICE VOTING IS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED IN HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES |
February 5, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PROTESTS TAKING PLACE IN NYC SUBWAYS TODAY AND THIS EVENING
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January 31, 2020 |
| AS CONCERNS MOUNT ABOUT CORONAVIRUS IN BROOKLYN, BP ADAMS JOINS SENIORS, DOHMH AT LOCAL SUNSET PARK CENTER FOR INFORMATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE |
January 29, 2020 |
BP ADAMS HONORS LATEST “HEROES OF THE MONTH,” INCLUDING ORGANIZATION THAT COORDINATED DELIVERY OF 10,000 POUNDS OF KOSHER FOOD AFTER JERSEY CITY SHOOTING
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January 28, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS PARTNERS WITH HEART TO BRING COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE TO BROOKLYN SCHOOLS |
January 28, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
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January 27, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON NEW REPORT FROM BANK STREET COLLEGE REGARDING TRAINING AND PAY EQUITY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATORS |
January 27, 2020 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES’ DESIGNATION OF BROWNSVILLE AS NEW BANKING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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January 27, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON LAUNCH OF #OURCITYOURVOTE CAMPAIGN |
January 23, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SPEAKER PELOSI’S APPOINTMENT OF CONGRESS MEMBERS JEFFRIES AND NADLER AS PROSECUTORS IN PRESIDENT TRUMP’S IMPEACHMENT TRIAL |
January 15, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON AG JAMES’ LAUNCH OF INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED INEQUITABLE ENFORCEMENT OF FARE EVASION LAWS |
January 13, 2020 |
| #MAKEBROOKLYNCOUNT: BP ADAMS ENCOURAGES ALL BROOKLYNITES TO ATTEND 2020 CENSUS JOB FAIR AT BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL |
January 9, 2020 |
| IN RESPONSE TO HIT-AND-RUN IN CANARSIE, BP ADAMS AND DA GONZALEZ CALL FOR STRONGER LAWS IN ALBANY |
January 7, 2020 |
| BP ADAMS ENCOURAGES BROOKLYNITES TO APPLY FOR SEATS ON BROOKLYN’S COMMUNITY BOARDS |
January 3, 2020 |
| AFTER EXPLOSIVE CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT REVEALS POOR CONDITIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS IN THE NYPD, BP ADAMS JOINS ATTORNEY, NAMED PLAINTIFFS, AND LAWMAKERS TO DEMAND AUDIT |
January 2, 2020 |
| AFTER HORRIFIC TERRORIST ATTACK IN ORTHODOX RABBI’S HOME IN MONSEY, NY, REPRESENTATIVE JEFFRIES AND BP ADAMS ANNOUNCE JOINT INITIATIVE TO COMBAT HATE |
December 31, 2019 |
| AFTER WEEKEND OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS IN SUBWAY SYSTEM, BP ADAMS AND TWU LOCAL 100 ANNOUNCE NEW SECURITY CAMERA INVESTMENTS AT SUBWAY EXITS, CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND TRANSIT WORKERS |
December 23, 2019 |
| AFTER ARCHITECT WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN MIDTOWN BY FALLING PIECE OF BUILDING FAÇADE, BP ADAMS, CM BRANNAN ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO ALLOW THE USE OF DRONES FOR BUILDING INSPECTIONS |
December 22, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS OPENS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FY21 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS |
December 18, 2019 |
| AS CYCLING GROWS MORE POPULAR THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS, BP ADAMS, OONEE UNVEIL NEW SECURE PARKING AND SERVICE HUB FOR BIKES AT ATLANTIC TERMINALL |
December 13, 2019 |
| NOEL POINTER FOUNDATION RECEIVES $6.5 MILLION TO TRANSFORM LONG-VACANT DEGRAW FIREHOUSE INTO A MUSIC EDUCATION CENTER |
December 11, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL’S PASSAGE OF BIRD-FRIENDLY GLASS BILL |
December 10, 2019 |
| AS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON BEGINS, BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF OPERATION SAFE SHOPPER BY INSTALLING SECURITY CAMERAS ALONG BROOKLYN CORRIDOR |
December 6, 2019 |
| FOLLOWING EGREGIOUS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BROOKLYNITE ON JETBLUE FLIGHT, BP ADAMS JOINS VICTIM AND LAWYER TO DEMAND JUSTICE |
December 5, 2019 |
AS BROOKLYN CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING, BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL PARTICIPATE IN WEEK OF SERVICE, INCLUDING “PLANTSGIVING” GIVEAWAY
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November 29, 2019 |
| HOUSING RIGHTS INITIATIVE AND BP ADAMS ANNOUNCE TENANTS’ CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MANHATTAN BEACH LANDLORD FOR CHARGING IMPROPERLY INFLATED RENTS |
November 27, 2019 |
BP ADAMS MAKES TRIP TO AFRICA ON 400-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST ENSLAVED AFRICANS’ ARRIVAL IN VIRGINIA, PRESENTS CEREMONIAL KEY AT GORÉE ISLAND’S “DOOR OF NO RETURN”
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November 26, 2019 |
| STATE SENATOR GOUNARDES, COUNCIL MEMBER MAISEL, AND BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS ANNOUNCE $11.1 MILLION INVESTMENT IN MARINE PARK |
November 18, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO MAYOR BLOOMBERG’S APOLOGY ON OVERUSE OF STOP AND FRISK |
November 17, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS, CM CONSTANTINIDES INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING ON NYC TO END BUSINESS WITH MEAT COMPANIES LINKED TO AMAZON FIRES |
November 14, 2019 |
| BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ERIC L. ADAMS, NYC DOT, LYFT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS HOLD RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT NEW CITI BIKE STATION OUTSIDE BROADWAY JUNCTION |
November 13, 2019 |
| FOLLOWING REPEATED INSTANCES OF VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT DIRECTED TOWARD ORTHODOX JEWS, ADL DOUBLES FUNDING FOR “NO PLACE FOR HATE” PROGRAM IN BROOKLYN SCHOOLS, WITH SUPPORT OF BP ADAMS |
November 12, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS HOSTS “400 YEARS OF FORTITUDE” EVENT, MARKING THE FOUR CENTURIES SINCE ARRIVAL OF FIRST ENSLAVED AFRICANS IN VIRGINIA, ANNOUNCES TRIP TO GORÉE ISLAND |
November 8, 2019 |
BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN STEAM EDUCATION TO OVER 50 BROOKLYN SCHOOLS, INCLUDING 11 HYDROPONIC LABS, 3 MAKER SPACES, CULINARY ARTS LAB, AND CREATIVE LAB
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November 7, 2019 |
| AMID RISING TENSION BETWEEN POLICE AND YOUTH, BP ADAMS, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE NEW “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” PEER-TO-PEER PILOT PROGRAM IN NYC SCHOOLS |
November 5, 2019 |
BP ADAMS, NYCT PRESIDENT ANDY BYFORD, COUNCIL MAJORITY LEADER CUMBO, AND OTHERS UNVEIL PLAQUE COMMEMMORATING MALBONE STREET WRECK, THE DEADLIEST TRAIN CRASH IN THE HISTORY OF THE NYC SUBWAY
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November 1, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON LANDMARK ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE IN CITY COUNCIL |
October 30, 2019 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL WASTE ZONES
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October 30, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ESTABLISHING DIWALI AS A CITY-RECOGNIZED HOLIDAY |
October 28, 2019 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FILMED FIGHT BETWEEN COPS AND TEENS AT JAY STREET-METROTECH STATION
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October 27, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF DFS INVESTIGATION INTO DEED FRAUD IN BROOKLYN |
October 23, 2019 |
AS TRAFFIC FATALITIES CLIMB IN BROOKLYN, BP ADAMS TO JOIN FAMILIES FOR SAFE STREETS AND FAITH LEADERS TO HOST CLERGY FORUM ON TRAFFIC VIOLENCE
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October 22, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO CLOSE RIKERS ISLAND AND OPEN BOROUGH-BASED JAIL SYSTEM |
October 17, 2019 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF REPRESENTATIVE ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS
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October 17, 2019 |
| AFTER STARTLING REPORT SHOWS DRAMATIC INCREASE IN SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AMONG BLACK TEENAGERS, BP ADAMS AND STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING YOUTH-LED HACK-A-THON, TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR |
October 16, 2019 |
AS ATTENDANCE TO CITY PARKS CONTINUES TO GROW, BP ADAMS UNVEILS $500,000 CAPITAL GRANT FOR GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY’S EDUCATION AND WELCOME CENTER
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October 15, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CROWN HEIGHTS MASS SHOOTING |
October 12, 2019 |
BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PSC ACTION AGAINST NATIONAL GRID REGARDING SERVICE MORATORIUM
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October 11, 2019 |
| AFTER REPORT REVEALS BROOKLYN HAD THE MOST BUILDINGS WITH HEAT AND HOT WATER COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST YEAR, BP ADAMS UNVEILS $250,000 INVESTMENT IN NEW BOILERS FOR CADMAN TOWERS |
October 10, 2019 |
BP ADAMS AND THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE UNVEIL FINDINGS FROM THEIR BOROUGHWIDE SURVEY OF SENIORS, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO CREATE “AGE-FRIENDLY BROOKLYN”
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October 7, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON 10 YEAR OLD CYCLIST KILLED IN TRAFFIC CRASH IN KENSINGTON |
October 6, 2019 |
BP ADAMS HONORS LATEST “HEROES OF THE MONTH,” INCLUDING WOMAN WHO DRAINED LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY WITH TRAFFIC CONE DURING JULY RAINSTORM AND MAN WHO DISTRIBUTED OVER 9,000 WATER BOTTLES DURING NEWARK WATER CRISIS
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October 3, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF BEDFORD-STUYVESANT AMUBLANCE CORPS FOUNDER JAMES “ROCKY” ROBINSONS |
September 27, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON DOJ INVESTIGATION OF METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER |
September 27, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PAY EQUITY FOR EMT’S AND PARAMEDICS |
September 25, 2019 |
| FOLLOWING REPORTS OF PROPOSED BAN ON CHOCOLATE MILK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BP ADAMS RELEASES VIDEO ON STARTLING HEALTH FACTS |
September 20, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON BROOKLYN CYCLONES’ NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP |
September 11, 2019 |
| AS RAT INFESTATIONS GROW IN BROOKLYN, BP ADAMS UNVEILS RESULTS OF NEW RAT TRAP PILOT PROGRAM AROUND BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL |
September 5, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF RETIRED NYPD SERGEANT ON STATEN ISLAND |
September 3, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ODESSA-MIDLAND SHOOTING |
August 31, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS JOINS WITH THE IDEA ROOM CORP. TO LAUNCH THE INAUGURAL BROOKLYN CARIBBEAN LITERARY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING NOTABLE AUTHORS OF CARIBBEAN DESCENT |
August 30, 2019 |
| OFFICE OF THE BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT PARTNERS WITH DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN PARTNERSHIP AND JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA TO BRING JAZZ CONCERTS TO DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN |
August 27, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON COMMISSIONER O’NEILL’S DECISION REGARDING DEATH OF ERIC GARNER |
August 19, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF JOHNNY RIOS AND ROBERT ECHEVERRÍA, 8TH AND 9TH NYPD OFFICERS TO TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES THIS YEAR |
August 17, 2019 |
| BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS JOIN BP ADAMS TO ANNOUNCE THEIR PROGRAM TO TEACH INNER-CITY YOUTH HOW TO FLY PLANES |
August 7, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MASS SHOOTINGS IN DAYTON AND EL PASO |
August 4, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON NYPD DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINARY HEARING REGARDING DEATH OF ERIC GARNER |
August 2, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCIL’S “GROWING FOOD EQUITY IN NEW YORK CITY” REPORT |
August 1, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CYCLIST KILLED IN SUNSET PARK TODAY |
July 28, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF NYPD SERGEANT TERRANCE MCAVOY |
July 28, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE MASS SHOOTING AT BROWNSVILLE OLD TIMERS DAY |
July 28, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL AWARD $22K+ IN DESTINATION>BROOKLYN MINI-GRANTS TO LOCAL TOURISM-FOCUSED CREATIVES |
July 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MAYOR DE BLASIO’S “GREEN WAVE” BICYCLE PLAN |
July 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF PUERTO RICO GOVERNOR RICARDO ROSSELLO |
July 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ASSAULT OF HINDU PRIEST IN GLEN OAKS, QUEENS |
July 25, 2019 |
| FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL FREE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE CLINIC, BP ADAMS THANKS COMMUNITY PARTNERS ASSISTING BROOKLYN HOMEOWNERS AMID FORECLOSURE CRISIS |
July 24, 2019 |
| STATEMENT FROM BP ADAMS ON SENATE’S PASSAGE OF NEVER FORGET THE HEROES: JAMES ZADROGA, RAY PFEIFER, AND LUIS ALVAREZ PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND ACT |
July 23, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS LEADS COALITION OF CITYWIDE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CALL FOR NEW MODEL OF MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN FUTURE REZONINGS |
July 19, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON DOJ DECISION REGARDING DEATH OF ERIC GARNER |
July 17, 2019 |
| IN WAKE OF RECENT NYPD SUICIDES, BP ADAMS JOINS PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, WELLNESS EXPERTS, AND ADVOCATES TO CALL ON CITY TO IMPLEMENT MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS TRAINING FOR ALL POLICE OFFICERS |
July 12, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF HÉCTOR FIGUEROA |
July 12, 2019 |
| BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS UNVEILS RECOMMENDATIONS ON BOROUGH-BASED JAIL PROPOSAL |
July 9, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS INVITES BROOKLYNITES TO UPCOMING WINGATE CONCERT SERIES, WITH FREE SHOWS HONORING BELOVED BIG-NAME ENTERTAINERS |
July 3, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REGARDING 2020 CENSUS CITIZENSHIP QUESTION |
June 27, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS JOINS WITH DAIRUS GRIFFITHS, A VICTIM OF A PREDATORY HOUSING SCAM, AND HIS FAMILY TO ANNOUNCE GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN TO KEEP FAMILY IN THEIR HOME |
June 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT ST. JOHNS PLACE AND SCHENECTADY AVENUE LAST NIGHT |
June 21, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF STATE LAW TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA |
June 21, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FY20 CITY BUDGET |
June 20, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION’S VOTE AGAINST DEMOCRACY VOUCHERS |
June 19, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ANTI-ARAB GRAFFITI DISCOVERED AT BUS SHELTER IN SHEEPSHEAD BAY |
June 17, 2019 |
| BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS AND 400 FOUNDATION LAUNCH “RELEASE THE DATA” CAMPAIGN, CALLING FOR FAIR, DATA-DRIVEN, AND DIVERSITY-FORWARD COMMITMENT BEFORE STATE LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS PASSING CONSTRUCTION PREVAILING WAGE PROPOSAL |
June 11, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS CALL FOR EQUAL BENEFITS FOR NYPD OFFICERS WHO SERVED AS CADETS |
June 10, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF NYPD DETECTIVE JOSEPH CALABRESE |
June 6, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS HONORS BROOKLYN’S LATEST “HEROES OF THE MONTH,” INCLUDING 10-YEAR OLD FOUNDER OF ONLINE THRIFT STORE FOR LOW-INCOME PARENTS |
June 5, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRING PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS IN HOSPITALS |
June 4, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND LOCALIZE.CITY LAUNCH NEW ONLINE TOOL TO OFFER BROOKLYN RESIDENTS UNPARALLELED INSIGHTS ABOUT THEIR HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS |
May 28, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND CM REYNOSO JOINT STATEMENT ON CB 1 VEHICLE PURCHASE |
May 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS SUBMITS TESTIOMY TO STATE LEGISLATURE CALLING FOR EXTENDED RENT REGULATIONS AND EXPANDED TENANT PROTECTIONS |
May 17, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT LOUIS |
May 15, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES WINNING PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROJECTS ACROSS BROOKLYN FUNDED BY HIS $1M+ INVESTMENT |
May 13, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FINANCIAL CHALLENGES FACING WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER |
May 7, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER LEW FIDLER |
May 5, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF QUEENS DA RICHARD BROWN |
May 4, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON NEW RULE ALLOWING ACCESS-A-RIDE VEHICLES IN DEDICATED BUS LANES |
May 2, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER LAUNCH NEW “FRESH VIBES MARKET” RV, BRINGING BELOW-MARKET PRICE PRODUCE AND COOKING DEMOS TO BROOKLYN’S FOOD DESERTS |
April 25, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON NYC’S GREEN NEW DEAL |
April 22, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND GREEN LIGHT NY COALITION RALLY SUPPORT BEHIND DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ALL NEW YORKERS, AT BROOKLYN’S CELEBRATION OF IMMIGRANT DAY OF FRIENDSHIP |
April 17, 2019 |
| JOINED BY LOCAL STUDENTS AND FINANCIAL EXPERTS, BP ADAMS URGES HEARINGS ON STATE LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH FINANCIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS IN NEW YORK |
April 10, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND CHANCELLOR CARRANZA ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND GRANT TO HELP ESTABLISH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS BROOKLYN |
April 8, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND PBP UNVEIL RESULTS OF FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING VOTE FOCUSED ON SCHOOL SAFETY |
April 8, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CREATION OF EXPERT PANEL TO EVALUATE RECONSTRUCTION OF BQE TRIPLE CANTILEVER |
April 3, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON MULTI-STATE LAWSUIT AGAINST USDA FOR WEAKENING FEDERAL NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM |
April 3, 2019 |
| FOLLOWING LANDMARK COURT DECISION AGAINST SIX HOMES IN CITY’S TPT PROGRAM, BP ADAMS DEMANDS HPD RETURN SEIZED BUILDINGS TO ALL IMPACTED SMALL PROPERTY OWNERS |
March 31, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS ENCOURAGES SMALL NON-PROFITS CITYWIDE TO APPLY FOR $2M IN FEE WAIVER FUNDS TO REDUCE SCHOOL SPACE COSTS FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
March 28, 2019 |
| NYCEDC, BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS, AND COUNCIL MEMBER TREYGER SECURE LONG-TERM FUNDING FOR FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS IN CONEY ISLAND |
March 21, 2019 |
| IN RESPONSE TO ONGOING NATIONWIDE OPIOID CRISIS, BP ADAMS ONCE AGAIN OFFERS BROOKLYNITES FREE ‘HOW TO SAVE A LIFE’ OVERDOSE PREVENTION NALOXONE TRAININGS |
March 19, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON CITYWIDE MEATLESS MONDAYS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
March 11, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS, STATE SENATOR MONTGOMERY, AND ASSEMBLY MEMBER WRIGHT ANNOUNCE JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING TO EXAMINE CITY’S HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING CRISIS |
March 8, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY |
March 8, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS HONORS BROOKLYN’S LATEST “HEROES OF THE MONTH,” INCLUDING NYPD SERGEANT WHO SAVED TEEN ON MANHATTAN BRIDGE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDED FREE SERVICES TO FEDERAL WORKERS DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN |
March 7, 2019 |
| TO COMBAT BROOKLYN’S STRUGGLES WITH $600M+ IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FRAUD, BP ADAMS AND BWICA LAUNCH BOROUGHWIDE PATROL FOCUSED ON SCAM DETECTION AND PROTECTION |
March 1, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON ELECTION OF PUBLIC ADVOCATE-ELECT WILLIAMS |
February 27, 2019 |
| AS PART OF HIS ONGOING MISSION TO EXPAND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, BP ADAMS ENCOURAGES BROOKLYNITES TO TAKE PART IN AMERICA SAVES WEEK |
February 25, 2019 |
| IN LATEST ROUND OF DESTINATION>BROOKLYN MINI-GRANTS, BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL AWARD $22K+ TO GROW LOCAL TOURISM |
February 19, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FATAL SHOOTING OF NYPD DETECTIVE BRIAN SIMONSEN |
February 12, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON INHUMANE CONDITIONS AT THE METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER |
February 2, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON FEDERAL-CITY NYCHA AGREEMENT |
January 31, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE’S PASSAGE OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION REFORMS |
January 31, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER BROOKLYN DA CHARLES HYNES |
January 30, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON HATE CRIME ATTACK AGAINST JUSSIE SMOLLETT |
January 30, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON DEADLY HAMMER ATTACK AT SEAPORT BUFFET |
January 24, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE JOSÉ PERALTA NEW YORK STATE DREAM ACT |
January 23, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT |
January 22, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AT THE PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE |
January 20, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF GENDA |
January 15, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF ELECTION REFORMS IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE |
January 15, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS AND BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT CLARKE JOINT STATEMENT ON 2020 CENSUS CITIZENSHIP QUESTION |
January 15, 2019 |
| IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO L TRAIN SHUTDOWN PLAN, BP ADAMS AND BP BREWER LEAD ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FROM BROOKLYN AND MANHATTAN IN PURSUIT OF KEY COMMITMENTS PRIOR TO MTA BOARD VOTE |
January 14, 2019 |
| IN RESPONSE TO CHRONIC RUSH HOUR CONCERNS FOR COMMUTERS, BP ADAMS, BP ODDO, CM BRANNAN, CM MATTEO, AND CM MENCHACA ASK MAYOR DE BLASIO TO HELP ALLEVIATE PROBLEMS WITH HOV3+ LANE TRAVERSING BROOKLYN AND STATEN ISLAND |
January 10, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE EXPANSION OF NYC FERRY SERVICE TO CONEY ISLAND |
January 10, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF EL PUENTE FOUNDER LUIS GARDEN ACOSTA |
January 9, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON GUARANTEED HEALTH CARE FOR ALL NEW YORKERS |
January 8, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS OPENS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FY20 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS |
January 7, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FDNY FIREFIGHTER STEVEN POLLARD |
January 7, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS ENCOURAGES CIVIC-MINDED BROOKLYNITES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AHEAD OF 2019 CYCLE DEADLINE |
January 4, 2019 |
| BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON 2018’S RECORD-LOW NUMBER OF HOMICIDES IN BROOKLYN |
January 3, 2019 |
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