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Proudly serving New Yorkers as Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development & Workforce @NYCMayorsOffice , Mom of 2, @FordFoundation alum, views are my own

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🏠 @NYCMayor sounded a clarion call with our moonshot goal of 500k new homes by 2033 & said we’re a #CityofYes . There is now a growing chorus of labor, advocates, faith orgs, industry, electeds & other cities calling for action. We can bend the curve on our housing crisis! 🧵1/13
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Maria TorresSpringer
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Deeply humbled to have the opportunity to serve the city again as Deputy Mayor for Economic & Workforce Development & to do so w/ these extraordinary women leaders. TY to @ericadamsfornyc for your trust in me and @darrenwalker for the honor of working for you @FordFoundation .
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Good morning New York. Love and light to my Brooklyn neighbors. We keep going.
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I could not be prouder to stand shoulder to shoulder with this brilliant and fun team. They’re sleep deprived but always ready to #GetStuffDone
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No offense to Aaron Judge but this piece by @MaraGay is today’s most significant home run. We can only address our housing crisis if we untether ourselves from the politics that too often divide us. #CityofYes
Opinion | In New York, NIMBYism Finally Outstays Its Welcome (Published 2022)

Political momentum is growing for efforts to build more housing, fast.

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Love these women. On State of the City day and every day.
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That feeling when you walk into an all-women all-star @NYCHousing meeting and are quite hopeful about the future.
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We are calling on every New Yorker to be a drum major for our recovery. Humbled to stand with the ⁦ @NYCMayor ⁩ as we Rebuild, Renew and Reinvent our city. Read the plan here:
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My love for NYC is matched only by my admiration for the stunningly talented people I have worked with in this Admin. TY @NYCMayor for the opportunity to serve this great city & TY @FordFoundation for the opportunity to join the team and continue the fight against injustice.
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NYC Housing
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From accelerating NYC's housing plan to developing new policies to reach vulnerable NYers & protect tenants, @MTorresSpringer has made a huge impact at @nychousing . And now she’s moving on to tackle more of our nation's toughest issues at @FordFoundation :
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🚨NYC HIT AN ALL-TIME JOBS RECORD! 🚨    We now have 4.7 MILLION total jobs — the most in NYC history.    We’ve recovered 965,200 jobs lost since April 2020 and gained 280,500 since @NYCMayor 's administration began. It's an incredible achievement and a big day for NYC. (1/8)
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This is BIG: @NYCMayor issues call to action to build 500K new homes in a decade. This is our goal. This is our moonshot. Listen here to learn about our 3-prong strategy here to #GetStuffBuilt
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Mayor Eric Adams
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New York City is our home, and it needs more affordable housing. It’s time to #GetStuffBuilt .
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I end my HPD tenure the way I started: standing with tenants against unscrupulous landlords. I know the @NYCHousing team will continue the good fight. Honored to have done my part.
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NYC Housing
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The landlord of this East Village building is trying to use bankruptcy court to vacate the leases of rent-stabilized tenants. So we’ve teamed up with @newyorkstateag & @NYSHCR to stop him! We’re outside the building now:
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Humbled and ready to serve on @NYCMayor ’s Fair Recovery Task Force with fellow NYC leaders committed to making sure we bend the arc of our city’s recovery towards justice.
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Mayor Establishes Two Task Forces on City Restart and Recovery

Restart talks are to happen over the next few weeks.

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With my daughter who was very jazzed to have voted for Hillary! #ImWithHer
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No better way to celebrate launch of than to be with these extraordinary power women of City government #nycpowermove
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HUGE news: NYC has set an all-time record for jobs. ~4.7M jobs, recovering all of the ~1M jobs lost in pandemic — a year ahead of schedule. This is the ultimate #GetStuffDone feat and watershed moment for our city - thanks to leadership of @NYCMayor .
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Mayor Eric Adams
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New York City is BACK! We've hit an all-time high in total jobs and have recovered the nearly 1 million jobs lost during the #COVID19 pandemic. ➡️
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Long before the critics started piling on @SholaOlatoye was fighting for NYCHA - and she continues to fight. That’s what courage looks like.
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“There is a special vitriol our media and political class reserve for powerful women of color.” President of the NAACP New York State Conference @HazelNDukes on why Shola Olatoye deserves our support.
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I could not be more thrilled about @LeilaBozorg 's return to city government. She's a class act whose skills are surpassed only by the depth of her commitment to ensuring all New Yorkers have access to a safe, stable and affordable home.
Mayor Adams Names Leila Bozorg As Executive Director For Housing, Launches Housing-At-Risk Task Forc

DEC 6, 23-At the New York Housing Conference’s annual awards ceremony, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Leila...

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My #nycpowermove was being appointed to my first agency head job two weeks before my due date for daughter #2 . It’s been quite a ride since then but all worth it for the city I love. TY to power women @AliciaGlen and @NYCFirstLady for the unrelenting support.
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We live in a time when the margin for error for women leaders is razor thin. Yet every day @AliciaGlen comes to work ready to serve with unrivaled courage, smarts and a love for our city. We will miss you.
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Alicia Glen
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Working for NYC & @NYCMayor has been the greatest honor of my life; moving on next year is the toughest choice I’ve made. I’m a get-s***-done person - and we got it done from affordable housing to ferries to HQ2 to . Thank you NYC!
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HUGE win for NYC and NJ. Let’s go!!
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ANOTHER win for New York City and New Jersey — the world's game is coming to the world's biggest stage! The FIFA World Cup 2026 FINAL is coming to town and we are ready to take the pitch. See you in '26! #WeAreNYNJ #WeAre26 #FIFAWorldCup
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A big hat tip to @DanGarodnick and the entire @NYCPlanning team for their leadership and tireless work on this historic set of zoning reforms.
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. @NYCMayor announced an ambitious plan to spur housing growth city-wide, to incentivize affordable, and to eliminate conflicts between parking & housing creation. Proud to be part of it — and thanks to our @NYCPlanning team for all the work to get us to today.
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City sees massive demand for accessory housing pilot, Queens leads #CityofYes
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NYC sees massive demand for accessory housing pilot, Queens leads

A city-state initiative that would provide financing of up to $395,000 for New Yorkers to add secondary residences such as backyard cottages, converted garages, attics and basement apartments to th…

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New year, new legislative session. What isn’t new? Our housing crisis. Time for action to bring real relief to New Yorkers. Time to get it done. Place to call home: In Albany, housing should be top of mind
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Place to call home: In Albany, housing should be top of mind

With a new legislative session underway today in Albany, Gov. Hochul has launched the season with commitments to consumer protection and affordability, highlighting plans to, among other things, co…

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So proud of the 10 @NYCHousing all stars led by amazing Dep Cmsr Vito M who are en route to #PuertoRico this am 2 support the relief efforts
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Lorraine Grillo is the standard bearer of public service. Time and again, she has held this city together. Her love for NYC is matched only by her fierce loyalty to her teams. She will always be a boss and an icon.
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Lorraine Grillo is a living example of what it means to #GetStuffDone . Our city will always be in her debt for her nearly three decades of dedicated public service. We wish her all the best and will miss her deeply when she departs in early January.
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New York City is leading the nation on office conversions as part of our efforts to reimagine commercial districts, power our economic recovery, and solve our housing crisis. Sign up at:
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Exclusive: 46 NYC office buildings could convert to apartments under city's new plan

The post-pandemic transformation of U.S. cities is just beginning.

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As our calendar year comes to close, I want to highlight some of the major accomplishments of the Economic and Workforce Development in 2022. Let’s ✅ on some of how #GotStuffDone in 2022 — a thread 🧵:
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The world’s largest marathon in the world’s greatest city, #NYCMarathon is truly without equal. Congrats to all the runners including @JTorresSpringer who ran a fantastic race!
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Impossible to find someone who operates with more skill, integrity and good humor than @lydonsleeper . A brilliant choice for a demanding role. Congrats friend.
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“All of us have a role to play in addressing the housing crisis, but it will require a shift from instinctual opposition to any change, no matter how minor.”- ⁦ @NYCMayor ⁩ & ⁦⁦ @NYCSpeakerAdams ⁩ in must-read op-ed on our shared responsibility
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Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams: Fixes for NYC’s housing shortage

New York is the greatest city in the world because of the promise it holds for all people. From longtime New Yorkers who have sustained our neighborhoods for generations, to the thousands from arou…

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Thank you @GovKathyHochul for your support of the tools we need to boost the supply of new homes in NYC so we can make a real dent in our housing crisis. Let’s go.
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Governor Kathy Hochul
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Last year, I pushed for the most ambitious housing plan in the nation, but many of the loudest opposing voices said they believed in local control. New York City wants to build hundreds of thousands of new homes. So I say: Let them build.
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Congratulations to the amazing ⁦ @Gov_Island ⁩ team and our new partners led by ⁦ @stonybrooku ⁩. The New York Climate Exchange will truly set the pace in the global climate fight.
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Governors Island to Be Site of $700 Million Climate Campus (Published 2023)

A “living laboratory” for climate solutions will rise on the idyllic 172-acre island off Lower Manhattan, led by Stony Brook University.

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As @GovKathyHochul and @NYCMayor have said repeatedly, our housing crisis is complex but the solution is simple: BUILD MORE HOUSING #CityOfYes
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NYC Mayor's Office
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We must #GetStuffBuilt to solve our housing crisis. Today, Deputy Mayor @MTorresSpringer joined @GovKathyHochul in Gowanus to celebrate the groundbreaking of two projects that will help create over 5,300 homes!
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W/ his rare brand of wit & kindness, Peter Wertheim had a gift for getting it done while making everyone around him better. We really miss u
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Today, @NYCMayor laid out a "Working People's Agenda in his #SOTC2023 address, a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of working-class New Yorkers across four pillars - jobs, safety, housing, and care! ✅ in to see how we'll #GetStuffDone in 2023 - a thread 🧵
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Proudly voted for @HillaryClinton . Even prouder to have done so with my daughter. #ImWithHer
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Great to talk about all things we are doing in @NYCMayor admin to tackle our housing crisis, transform @NYCHA + the critical work ahead with partners in Albany. TY @errollouis for the in-depth discussion on all things housing!
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Deputy mayor talks about housing in New York

Maria Torres-Springer joined "Inside City Hall."

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This is REALLY BIG: I am beyond proud of the remarkable team effort & expansive vision this Plan represents. Now onto critical work of implementing all 40 initiatives! TY @DanDoctoroff & @RichardBuery for your leadership and TY to our amazing panel members & State partners.
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Mayor Eric Adams
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Start spreading the news! We’re building a #NewNewYork — one that’s safer, fairer, and more prosperous than ever before. Thank you to @GovKathyHochul and the entire panel for their partnership in this effort to keep our city on the right track. ➡️
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“The plan is thoughtful and comprehensive, and it would help make the city more livable and accessible for everyone.” #CityofYes
@CrainsNewYork
Crain's New York
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Editorial: The city has a chance to correct a mindset from the 1960s to create more housing
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Incredible inaugural ride on NYC Ferry @NYCEDC @NYCMayorsOffice @NYC_DOT
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Congratulations @JTorresSpringer on this well-deserved appointment. I of course think it’s an inspired choice! You’ll continue to do great things for the city we proudly call home.
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Commercial Observer
@commobserver
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Mayor Bill de Blasio named Jamie Torres-Springer as the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction.
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Thanks to @NYDailyNews for pieces on how critical @NYCMayor #CityofYes initiatives on housing and economic opportunity are to city’s future. We can do this.
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Congrats to the NYCHousing team on a well-deserved honor!
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NYC Housing
@NYCHousing
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Thrilled that #TheBrownsvillePlan just won NY @APA_Planning Paul Davidoff Award! Congrats to the @nychousing neighborhood strategies team and all the partner orgs that made this possible
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Fact: the women of HPD + HDC + EDC = GettingStuffDone on Willets Point and for the city! Thanks to these amazing leaders for scoring a major win for team @NYCMayor .
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Maria TorresSpringer
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Could not be more excited to work with these two amazing leaders to galvanize the best ideas for ensuring the long-term viability of our business districts and resilience of our economy.
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Mayor Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul announce panel for NYC economy...

The mayor and Gov. Hochul announced a “‘New’ New York blue-ribbon panel” tasked with providing recommendations to help revitalize the Big Apple's economy.

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A monumental day for NYC at opening of @cornell_tech on Roosevelt Island. Congrats 2 @NYCEDC teams who never doubted this could be done.
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This has a been a VERY BIG week for the City and our Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Team. Let's talk about the big news and ✅ in on our progress — a thread 🧵:
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We’re building and preserving affordable housing at a record pace and this work will be crucial to ensuring NYC is the fairest big city in America #SOTC2018
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We had a lot of important action the last two weeks so New Yorkers can live sustainably and affordably, access quality jobs, and continue to build our economy. 🧵 1/9
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Maria TorresSpringer
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Announcing today: highest affordable housing production since 1989, highest 3 year total in @NYCHousing history. #StillYourCity
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Alicia Glen
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JUST IN: @NYCMayor admin financed 24,293 affordable homes in fiscal year ending June 30th--our best year yet.
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Excited to be at SI Resource Fair #OnStatenIsland @NYCHousing @NYCEDC
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Faith leaders and electeds nationwide (and in NY) have advocated for the concept of “Yes in God’s Backyard” (YIGBY), where religious institutions can build affordable housing on their land. 10/13
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Bill to help housing get built on religious institution’s land gains NYC support

The bill was introduced in December and is aimed at cutting zoning red tape to make it easier for places of worship to develop housing on their properties.

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Introducing Women Forward NYC, w/c will ensure NYC is the most woman-forward city in the world, w/ 42 targeted investments in: ✅economic mobility ✅women's health ✅public safety ✅housing stability TY @sarahhmalloryy for your awesome leadership in developing this plan. 1/2
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Crime is down 📉 Jobs are up 📈 NYC is still invincible 🗽 More here on @NYCMayor ’s future-focused vision for spurring more jobs, homes & opportunity for working-class New Yorkers.
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Mayor Eric Adams
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In just two years, we've driven down crime, created a record-number of jobs, and made our streets greener, cleaner, and safer for working-class people. The state of our city is strong because of the New Yorkers who have worked tirelessly to pull it back from the brink. #SOTC2024
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The time for tinkering is over. Today, we unveiled the most ambitious pro-housing zoning reforms in the city's history. Together, we will build a #CityofYes .
@nytimes
The New York Times
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Breaking News: Mayor Eric Adams proposed zoning code changes to make it easier to build homes in New York City above commercial strips, near subway stations and in backyards.
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Under @NYCMayor leadership, we have broken affordable housing records on behalf of New Yorkers. And while we are doing our part, we need action in Albany to drive the type of production that is needed to bring real relief to rent-burdened New Yorkers. We can do this. Let’s go.
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New York Daily News
@NYDailyNews
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Mayor Adams calls on Albany to push through housing plan as he touts NYC's record-breaking affordable housing production.
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Excited to share the latest Economic Round-up, where we spotlight major news and highlights to #GetStuffDone in housing, economic development & workforce! Let’s check ✅ in on our progress — a thread 🧵:
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One of the most moving days since beginning of Administration. Our new @FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s story is an inspiration to every girl who dreams of serving our great city.
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Fabien Levy
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“This is historic. The first woman to lead the largest Fire Department in the country.” - @NYCMayor Congratulations, @FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh! #GSD
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No matter the outcome of the upcoming election, America needs a new housing agenda rooted in racial justice because #HomeIsEssential . Proud to co-chair this effort w/ @dorianwarren & @JulianCastro . Share your ideas with @CommunityChange
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For me, housing has never been about mere brick and mortar. It’s about building real opportunity for New Yorkers. Thank you @NYCMayor for the chance to further serve the city I love in this capacity. Let’s #GetStuffBuilt
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NYC Mayor's Office
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NEW: Today @NYCMayor announced that Deputy Mayor @MTorresSpringer will expand her duties to oversee our housing agenda across NYC. She will ensure we #GetStuffBuilt so New Yorkers have access to safe, high-quality, affordable housing.
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“We must use this moment to reimagine our economic system to promote equity & address injustices.” @NYCMayor highlights investments in CBDs, life sciences, Hunts Pt, MWBEs, small biz, CUNY, career pathways, EITC, childcare, BK Navy Yard, Gov Island & more! #GetStuffDone
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Last week, we announced our ALL-TIME JOBS RECORD, with 4.7 million total jobs, the most in NYC history. This week, we worked with @NYCMayor and other partners on the Working Peoples’ Tour, to highlight the amazing work New Yorkers do to make our city stronger than ever🧵 1/13
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An inspired choice. I have known Clare for a long time and could not be more confident about the future of Governors Island with her at the helm.
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Mayor Eric Adams
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The future is bright for the crown jewel of New York Harbor! Clare Newman is the perfect person to unlock the full potential of Governors Island as its new president and CEO. Welcome aboard, Clare!
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Congratulations @LisaBovaHiatt and Jamie Rubin! Thrilled that these leaders with deep expertise and integrity will help put @NYCHA on a path to success and center residents every step of the way.
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New: Mayor Adams has named two veteran officials to lead NYC’s public housing system and guide the sprawling bureaucracy through major financial needs, federal oversight and a controversial shift to private management at campuses across the five boroughs.
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City adds record number of affordable apartments via @crainsnewyork
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Read this thread by the indefatigable @natebliss . Couldn’t be luckier to work with this team to #GSD with @NYCMayor for New Yorkers.
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Yesterday marked the 200th day of the Administration of @NYCMayor . I’m also coming up on the 6-month mark of my joining the Mayor’s Office as Chief of Staff to @MTorresSpringer , Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development. A few reflections: 🧵
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Thrilled to be working w/ GMDC to create new industrial center in Queens through our Industrial Development Fund
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We celebrated NYC’s Nurse Residency Program reaching over 5,000 participants, with @NYCMayor and the program’s leaders: New York Alliance for Careers in Health Care within @talent_nyc , @HHCnyc , and the Greater NY Hospital Association! 1/2
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Great to be at #Stateofthe City with the awesome @nishasagarwal and @JulieMenin http://t.co/jl2DayMkHd
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BREAKING NEWS: Jobs are up, way UP.
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In New York City, we make records AND break records — AGAIN and AGAIN! Proud to announce NYC is officially home to more than 4.73 million jobs — the most jobs in our CITY’S HISTORY.  Jobs are UP and our city is back and better than ever.
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Spectacular news for New York City. Congratulations to @RichardBuery - your leadership will be a game changer!
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Robin Hood
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We are excited to announce that @RichardBuery was named our new CEO. Richard currently serves as CEO of Achievement First and will join the Robin Hood team in September 2021. We look forward to working with you, @RichardBuery ! Learn more:
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Thank you @nhpfoundation for the award and a terrific event.
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Maria Torres-Springer @MTorresSpringer , recipient of our Visionary Award, challenges us to fight for this noble cause 🙌 #affordablehousing #NHPF2018SYMPOSIUM &DINNER #housing &health
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So thrilled ⁦ @abbyjosigal ⁩ will be joining the City team to lead our talent & workforce development agenda. She’s a transformational #GetStuffDone type of leader & I am confident she will have an enormous positive impact on the lives of New Yorkers.
Mayor Adams Appoints Abby Jo Sigal Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Deve

Mayor Adams Appoints Abby Jo Sigal Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development

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Some of my favorite people at the @LISC_NYC Big Apple Innovation Awards. So thrilled to present @CLOTH159 and the amazing Yvonne Stennett with the Non Profit Award.
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Very proud to have received this award with these amazing Filipinas. Another reminder we are a nation made stronger by immigrants.
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Honoring #Filipina women @Elaine_Quijano @aliewoldt @analisabalares @MTorresSpringer , who break the glass ceiling -
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In yesterday’s State of the State, @GovKathyHochul outlined a plan that reflects many of the priorities from “Making New York Work for Everyone” including Housing, Childcare, Medicaid, MWBE’s and more… ✅ in on how we’ll #GetStuffDone — a thread 🧵:
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Breakthrough tonight: On a 357-70 vote, the House passed a bipartisan tax bill which includes major LIHTC priorities. TY House for taking this important step. Now it’s time for Senate to move on package which will help address the #affordablehousing crisis.
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NYC Housing
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As Congress weighs enacting a tax package, two of the deal’s proposals could produce an additional 4,400 affordable homes in New York City, and over 200,000 nationally. The House will vote on both this evening at 8pm:
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Welcome to the movement! #CityofYes Read more here about NYC leading the way:
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London Breed
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On housing, we’re changing SF into a city of yes. Yes to lowering fees, removing barriers, and making it easier to build homes for families, young people, workers, and seniors. But there’s one No I commit to — I will veto any anti-housing legislation that comes across my desk.
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Very big news: #CityofYes for Carbon Neutrality approved by @NYCCouncil . An incredible example of a whole-of-government approach to combating the climate crisis. TY @NYCPlanning for your tireless efforts and @NYCMayor and @NYCSpeakerAdams for your leadership.
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NYC Planning
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🚨Breaking news🚨 @NYCCouncil has approved @NYCMayor ’s #CityofYes for Carbon Neutrality! These vital changes will help us green our buildings, roads, & neighborhoods. In the face of a climate crisis, we’re creating a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.
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I could not be prouder to be part of the @FordFoundation at this moment in our country’s history where we need more than ever to fortify our #socialjustice leaders.
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Darren Walker
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4 years
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. That’s why I’m excited to share @FordFoundation ’s $1B investment—in the form of a social (justice) bond—to strengthen the social justice sector in the wake of COVID-19.
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Humbled to co-write this piece with @bradlander on NYC's strategy for equitable growth
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The Nation
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In the Age of Trump, Cities Will Lead the Way Toward Increased Economic Opportunity
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We broke ground on the 1st phase of Willets Point, a neighborhood from the ground up: ✅ first of 2.5K affordable homes - largest in 40 years ✅ 1.5K permanent & 14K construction jobs,  ✅ much more  w/ @NYCMayor , @NYCHousing , @FranciscoMoyaNY , @DRichardsQNS , @NYCPlanning   2/9
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I am so thrilled that the brilliant @margaretanadu will be serving as Chair of @NYCEDC Board. She’s an incredible leader who will be help us drive an inclusive economic recovery.
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We’re so excited to welcome Margaret Anadu to NYCEDC as Chair of the Board of Directors! Margaret is a national leader in investing to support the growth of underserved individuals, families, and communities. 🔗
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75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball and changed both the game and the world. Thrilled to start the day in bustling Times Square with sports icons to honor his courage and everlasting legacy.
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Mayor Adams' housing 'moonshot' is just what the Big Apple needs via @nypost
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Mayor Adams' housing 'moonshot' is just what the Big Apple needs

Mayor Eric Adams' newly announced affordable housing "moonshot" aims to ease the apartment shortage. His goal: 500,000 homes over the next decade.

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Excited to join @NYCMayor , @NYCEDC , @MadeinNY , and @HudsonPPI  on our second stop of the "Working People's Tour": the groundbreaking of Sunset Pier 94 Studios, Manhattan's FIRST purpose-built firm & tv studio. Project will generate 1700 new jobs $ $6.4 billion in economic impact.
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Briefing @sichamber @BrooklynChamber @ManhattanCofC @BronxChamber @QEDC @SIEDC & @Partnership4NYC on #SmallBizFirst http://t.co/BxaZeOMTBg
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An inspiring morning, a new plan for Far Rockaway TY @DRichards13 @NYCEDC @NYCHousing @NYCPlanning @NYC_DOT & more
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Donovan Richards Jr.
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$91M Far Rockaway improvement plan would create 'mixed-use' area. Today we begin the journey! #FarRoc #Onthemap
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So humbled to be at #c4qtechbash tonight. Our city's tech cmty is strongest when we lead with our diversity.
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Honoree @MTorresSpringer at #c4qtechbash . Thank you for your partnership and supporting inclusive innovation in NYC!
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Thank you CM-Elect! Thrilled we get to work together again.
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Lincoln Restler
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The bureaucracy can wear you down, but when I worked with @MTorresSpringer , Lorraine Grillo, & Meera Joshi in City Govt, they were all about getting shit done. First worked w/ Maria ~15 yrs ago & she has always been a star. Smart picks by @BKBoroHall ! Psyched to work together!
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My 2 young daughters could be growing up only ever knowing a black president and a woman president #greatestcountry
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Hillary Clinton
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“Because of Hillary Clinton, my daughters...can take it for granted that a woman can be president.” — @FLOTUS
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Today’s big news: NYC sets affordable homes record: 24,500 financed in 2017
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Advocates @theNYHC announced a coalition of *more than 100 members* supporting our #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity zoning text amendment: "The Yes to Housing coalition believes the proposals...will generate more affordable housing" 3/13
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In one day, New York City announced two amazing, high-impact projects: the Venture Access Alliance and @CZBiohub , propelling NYC to the top of the tech and Life Sciences fields. Hat tip to team @NYCEDC ! Learn more here: (1/4)
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Love this photo of @pukapur holding court. #ChangetheRatio
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NYC Planning
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Purnima Kapur on planning for #EastMidtown transit & public realm improvements at #crainsevents real estate breakfast
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Mayor Adams investing $40M to give NYC women a greater leg-up as disparities persists
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Mayor Adams investing $40M to give NYC women a greater leg-up as disparities persist

According to the New York state comptroller’s office, women are paid 86 cents for every $1 a man makes in the state. The mortality rate for Black women during childbirth is the highest than a…

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It’s been 1 year since @nycmayor and @govkathyhochul released the @NNYPlan . In Year 2, we’ll continue to advance the bold NNY agenda so that we create more jobs, strengthen biz districts, improve transit access & build a more inclusive, future-focused NYC.
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NYC's rental vacancy rate is 1.41% - the lowest measurement since 1968. Our housing crisis is daunting but it’s also solvable. Here’s how we can solve it *together*: (1/2)
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NYC Housing
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For decades, the NYCHVS has collected data that tells the story of our city. The survey documents the challenges our neighbors have faced over the last half century, and reveals inequalities across NYC. The latest NYCHVS reveals a stark reality for NYers:
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Congratulations and thank you to @theNetworkNY for an incredible 30 years of leadership and giving voice to the city’s most vulnerable communities.
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The Supportive Housing Network of NY
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“Thank you @theNetworkNY for shattering the myths around supportive housing and educating the public and elected officials on this model,” @MTorresSpringer , our Government Partner of the Year honoree this year!
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