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Eric Adams

Let the Child Tax Credit Work

6/29/2022

New York City Mayor Announces Investments in Child Care

Madison Hunt

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has released an ambitious plan to expand subsidized child care and early childhood education programs.

Upstream City

6/16/2022

Upstream City

Opinion

Nora McCarthy

In Upstream City, Nora McCarthy will explore the complexities of what an upstream approach might look like in New York City.

New York Governor Quietly Pitches Gun Violence Response That Includes Youth Justice Reform Rollbacks

3/18/2022

New York Governor Quietly Pitches Gun Violence Response That Includes Youth Justice Reform Rollbacks

Michael Fitzgerald

In response to concerns about New York's gun violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul has prepared a public safety plan that would roll back recent criminal and youth justice reforms.

Los Angeles Leaders Aim to Prevent “Housing Cliff” for 1,100 Aging Out of Foster Care Dec. 31

11/9/2021

Advocates Want More Done For New York City’s Thousands of Homeless Students

Madison Hunt

A report released Monday by Advocates for Children of New York found that more than 101,000 New York City students were homeless during the 2020-21 academic year.

New York City’s Mayor-elect Eric Adams Announces Transition Team

7/7/2021

Eric Adams Declared Winner of New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Primary

Michael Fitzgerald

Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president and former police officer, was declared winner of the Democratic primary vote Tuesday night.

3/16/2021

New York City Leaders Push For Mayor to Increase Funding for Foster Youth Coaches

Michael Fitzgerald

Chantal Fernandez, 15, spoke at a virtual rally on Tuesday in support of New York City’s Fair Futures program, which provides professional, full-time “coaches” to older foster youth. Credit: The Imprint
Elected officials and political candidates in New York City rallied with foster youth Tuesday, urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to expand funding for a popular program that matches thousands of vulnerable young people to a paid mentor for help with everything from homework to life coaching.

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