The leaders want to turn commercial districts into 24-hour live-and-work spaces, recognizing that the pandemic has fundamentally changed the city. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Speeches and Statements”
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be won.” Source: New York Times
Adams to Bring Back Anti-Gun Police Unit in 3 Weeks
By Gotham Rex on January 24, 2022
The controversial unit’s return is part of an ambitious plan announced by Mayor Eric Adams to confront a growing crisis of gun violence. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams Promotes ‘Radically Practical’ Agenda in Washington
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2022
Eric Adams spoke at a national gathering of mayors and focused on the importance of cities demonstrating that government can work. Source: New York Times
Biden's Speech on Climate Change and Ida: Full Transcript
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” President Biden said after touring storm damage in New York and Jersey. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Resignation Speech Makes Play to Preserve His Legacy
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
In his resignation speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed regrets but also emphasized his achievements during three terms leading New York State. Source: New York Times
Full Text of Cuomo’s Statement in Response to Harassment Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a statement on Sunday in response to accusations of sexual harassment. Source: New York Times