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Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Speaker Adrienne Adams raises $128,000 for NYC mayoral bid in 5 days
Speaker Adrienne Adams has raised over $128,000 for her mayoral bid, according to her campaign — but it's not enough to garner her matching funds. Nearly 1,130 donors, including 875 donors in New York City, gave to her campaign in just five days, according to the campaign. The speaker said at a press conference Wednesday that she didn't expect to meet the threshold for the city's 8-to-1 matching program, which requires candidates to reach $250,000 in matchable donations from 1,000 local donors. 'We have been aggressive fundraising for less than a week, so put that together as far as what we're doing on how we're working,' Adams said at a press conference. 'But we do expect to receive matching funds in time.' The next matching funds payout, though, is not until late May — a potential hurdle for her campaign as she vies against candidates who have been fundraising for months and have already qualified for the matching funds. The speaker, once considered an ally to Mayor Adams, launched her campaign against him earlier this month. She entered the race on the heels of ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Adams filed paperwork to open a campaign account in late February, but that account couldn't accept donations until March 6, according to Lupe Todd-Media, her campaign spokesperson. The campaign is aiming to employ a 'rose garden strategy' — emphasizing her accomplishments as leader of the City Council — to boost her candidacy, according to a campaign memo shared with the Daily News. 'As Speaker, she will continue to deliver real results while others are stuck campaigning,' the campaign memo reads, listing off her opposition to budget cuts, support for 3-K and CityFHEPS vouchers and work passing 'City of Yes.'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In potential lead up to a mayoral run, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams highlights affordability, public safety
In her final State of the City speech as council speaker, Adrienne Adams hinted at a potential mayoral run and highlighted her work on issues high on voters' priority lists — affordability and public safety. Adams, who is in her fourth year as leader of the legislative body, has not yet overtly said she'll run for mayor, but she hasn't ruled it out and is expected to announce a run in the coming days. She has already filed a fundraising committee with the New York City Campaign Finance Board and participated in a screening to gain the endorsement of 32BJ, the powerful service workers union. During her speech Tuesday, Adams took direct shots against Mayor Eric Adams and openly slammed his relationship with President Donald Trump. Though they share the same name, the speaker and mayor are not related. 'While we may not have the same resources as the mayoral administration, we have been creative in producing solutions to our city's biggest challenges — from maternal mortality to child poverty,' she said. 'These solutions are models that can be scaled for greater impact.' 'Why lead if your default is to insist that something is too hard, or that we just can't do it?' she continued. 'Why not try to help New Yorkers?' Adams announced a set of improvements to reduce bureaucratic obstacles that prevent access to CityFHEPS housing vouchers. The mayor has blocked expanding the program due to its projected cost. The Council speaker also signaled she wants to prioritize expanding the Fair Fares program, which reduces subway fares for more than 360,000 New Yorkers, permanently fund the CUNY Reconnect program to help re-enroll students and increase funding for a childcare voucher. The speaker called out the mayor for not doing enough to expand eligibility for housing vouchers. But her most pointed criticism was directed at the mayor's proposed $58.3 million cut to library funding and funding for parks. 'This Council will always defend our libraries,' she said. 'When libraries were on the chopping block during the last budget cycle, we mobilized to secure their restoration.' The speaker announced a plan to add seven days of service at ten more branches and said she would continue pushing to restore funding to parks until it reaches almost one percent of the city's budget, calling green spaces 'a lifeline to New Yorkers.' On public safety, she emphasized helping survivors of violent crime and closing Rikers Island, but did not mention plans to alter policing or address the New York Police Department's staffing issues. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced his own mayoral run over the weekend and is leading the field in most polls, pledged to expand the number of police officers if elected. The mayor has increased police presence on the subways. Both of them — and the speaker, if she decides to run — will be competing to win over Black voters, who represent a significant portion of their respective bases. The speaker noted during her speech that people have described her as a moderate, though she did not outright say whether she has applied that term to herself. Still, the reference is a possible allusion to how she might position herself during a mayoral campaign. 'Throughout my time in office, I've been labeled as a 'moderate' in people's attempt to make sense of who I am,' she said. 'But my focus has always been public service, which has no political label.' The speaker made sure to include Trump in her speech. And unlike Mayor Adams, who has cozied up to the president as his Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against him, the speaker had harsh words for the Republican leader. 'In his quest for power, Trump is willing to burn everything in his way. But a house built on ashes will fall,' she said. 'The Trump administration's cruel crusade against immigrant families, within a nation of immigrants, is threatening our democratic values.' She noted that the Council has backed educational initiatives and legal services to counteract policies perceived by many as anti-immigrant. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who attended the speech, said he supported the speaker running for mayor. 'I'm really, really excited about the entrance of Adrienne Adams,' he said. 'It's what we need right now, so we'll wait and see.'
Politico
04-03-2025
- Business
- Politico
In potential lead up to a mayoral run, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams highlights affordability, public safety
In her final State of the City speech as council speaker, Adrienne Adams hinted at a potential mayoral run and highlighted her work on issues high on voters' priority lists — affordability and public safety. Adams, who is in her fourth year as leader of the legislative body, has not yet overtly said she'll run for mayor, but she hasn't ruled it out and is expected to announce a run in the coming days. She has already filed a fundraising committee with the New York City Campaign Finance Board and participated in a screening to gain the endorsement of 32BJ, the powerful service workers union. During her speech Tuesday, Adams took direct shots against Mayor Eric Adams and openly slammed his relationship with President Donald Trump. Though they share the same name, the speaker and mayor are not related. 'While we may not have the same resources as the mayoral administration, we have been creative in producing solutions to our city's biggest challenges — from maternal mortality to child poverty,' she said. 'These solutions are models that can be scaled for greater impact.' 'Why lead if your default is to insist that something is too hard, or that we just can't do it?' she continued. 'Why not try to help New Yorkers?' Adams announced a set of improvements to reduce bureaucratic obstacles that prevent access to CityFHEPS housing vouchers. The mayor has blocked expanding the program due to its projected cost. The Council speaker also signaled she wants to prioritize expanding the Fair Fares program, which reduces subway fares for more than 360,000 New Yorkers, permanently fund the CUNY Reconnect program to help re-enroll students and increase funding for a childcare voucher. The speaker called out the mayor for not doing enough to expand eligibility for housing vouchers. But her most pointed criticism was directed at the mayor's proposed $58.3 million cut to library funding and funding for parks. 'This Council will always defend our libraries,' she said. 'When libraries were on the chopping block during the last budget cycle, we mobilized to secure their restoration.' The speaker announced a plan to add seven days of service at ten more branches and said she would continue pushing to restore funding to parks until it reaches almost one percent of the city's budget, calling green spaces 'a lifeline to New Yorkers.' On public safety, she emphasized helping survivors of violent crime and closing Rikers Island, but did not mention plans to alter policing or address the New York Police Department's staffing issues. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced his own mayoral run over the weekend and is leading the field in most polls, pledged to expand the number of police officers if elected. The mayor has increased police presence on the subways. Both of them — and the speaker, if she decides to run — will be competing to win over Black voters, who represent a significant portion of their respective bases. The speaker noted during her speech that people have described her as a moderate, though she did not outright say whether she has applied that term to herself. Still, the reference is a possible allusion to how she might position herself during a mayoral campaign. 'Throughout my time in office, I've been labeled as a 'moderate' in people's attempt to make sense of who I am,' she said. 'But my focus has always been public service, which has no political label.' The speaker made sure to include Trump in her speech. And unlike Mayor Adams, who has cozied up to the president as his Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against him, the speaker had harsh words for the Republican leader. 'In his quest for power, Trump is willing to burn everything in his way. But a house built on ashes will fall,' she said. 'The Trump administration's cruel crusade against immigrant families, within a nation of immigrants, is threatening our democratic values.' She noted that the Council has backed educational initiatives and legal services to counteract policies perceived by many as anti-immigrant. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who attended the speech, said he supported the speaker running for mayor. 'I'm really, really excited about the entrance of Adrienne Adams,' he said. 'It's what we need right now, so we'll wait and see.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How to apply for rental assistance in NYC
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Whether you're a family facing eviction or trying to leave a shelter, you may qualify for rental assistance from the city. Several programs will help pay rent for families and individuals, including one full year of rent for families leaving city shelters and monthly support for families already on cash assistance. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program stopped accepting applicants in 2023. The city also closed its waitlist for Section 8 housing vouchers in June. Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS): Rent supplement for families already receiving cash assistance who are facing eviction, have been evicted, or have lost their homes due to domestic violence, health or safety issues. How to apply: If you are not in a shelter, submit your request for rental assistance via Access HRA's website or mobile app. If you are in a shelter, apply through a FHEPS provider, shelter housing specialist or case manager. To see if you qualify, click here. City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS): Rental assistance for individuals and families who have a gross income of under 200% of the federal poverty level anywhere in New York state. How to apply: You can apply for CityFHEPS through its nonprofit partner, Homebase. Homebase has 20 offices across New York City, who will connect you with a case manager and determine your eligibility for CityFHEPS. To find a Homebase location, click here. To check your eligibility, click here. Pathway Home: Monthly rental assistance for people leaving city shelters and living with friends and family while they search for housing. How to apply: This application form must be submitted through a shelter case manager, DHS shelter housing specialist, HRA shelter or Homebase provider. Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA): One year of rent for people living in DSS shelters to move within or outside of New York state, given they have recurring income and a rent that does not exceed 40% of that income. A shelter case manager or housing specialist will identify and contact households who may be eligible for SOTA rental assistance. If you think you are eligible, reach out to your case manager or housing specialist. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rental assistance in NYC: Programs and how to qualify
NEW YORK (PIX11) – For New Yorkers who may be at risk of eviction or homelessness, the city offers multiple rental assistance programs to help residents through difficult times. The Department of Social Services can help connect New Yorkers to the rental assistance program best suited for their needs. Additionally, the department can help connect residents to other programs available through the state and federal government. More Local News Below is a list of some of the rental assistance programs available and how to know if one qualifies for them. This program helps individuals and families find and keep housing. Through the program, a tenant who lives in New York State can have their monthly rent paid for up to five years. Eligible candidates include: Low-income families who live in shelters Individual adults who live in shelters Low-income families and adults who are at risk of becoming homeless For those who live in shelters, information can be found from a case manager or housing specialist. For those who live in the community, residents can be screened for CityFHEPS eligibility at a Homebase location. FHEPS pays some or all of the rent for families who have been evicted, are facing eviction, or have lost housing due to domestic violence. Eligible candidates include: Families receiving Cash Assistance (CA) Families who have lost housing because of health or safety issues, or from certain court decisions Families with a pregnant person, a child under 18-years-old, or a child under 19-years-old who is enrolled full-time in high school or a vocational or technical training program Fmilies in a HRA or DHS shelter Families who are currently being evicted or were evicted in NYC within the last 12 months Interested residents can apply online. Families eligible for this program may receive up to 60 months of federally funded cash assistance. In most cases, residents who receive temporary cash assistance may be required to work and/or take part in educational activities. Residents can find a list of eligibility requirements online. If eligible, New Yorkers interested in this program can apply through AccessHRA. New Yorkers may be eligible for one-shot cash assistance in the event they cannot pay their bills because of job loss, if they're getting paid less by their jobs, or if they've had another emergency like an unexpected medical situation. Emergency assistance can help if a person is: Homeless or at risk of losing their home Has had their gas or electricity shut off or received notice that it will be Has lost clothes, personal items, or furniture because of theft, fire, or a natural disaster Has been affected by domestic violence Have other issues that affect the health and safety of themselves or their family More information on this program and application details can also be found on AccessHRA under the 'One Shot Deal' section. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
