Tag: eric-adams-housing-plan

Op-ed: Without property tax reform, the City of Yes will fall short

Apr. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 3, 2025 By Richard Khuzami New York City’s housing crisis is a real challenge. Every day, residents across all five boroughs feel the strain of rising rents and the lack of new housing. The recent zoning changes under the “City of Yes” initiative are a step in…

Mayor Adams announces expansion of medical respite program for homeless New Yorkers

Mayor Eric Adams speaks to media at City Hall on March 3. The Mayor announced significant expansions to the medical respite program on Tuesday. Photo: Mayor's Office Flickr.

Mar. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams announced significant expansions to NYC Health + Hospitals’ medical respite bed program Tuesday, which offers patients experiencing homelessness a place to stay for up to 90 days after a major health event. Adams was joined by NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz to…