Eric Adams's Blog entries

The NYC Health Dept. has issued the following recommendations for vaccinating against meningitis after a recent increase in cases:

Meningococcal vaccine should be offered to HIV-infected men who are New York City residents and who report intimate contact with a man met either through an online website, digital application ("app"), or at a bar or party since September 1, 2012.

Senator Adams joined Congressman Ed Towns at the 25th annual Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon. Hundreds of seniors were served a full meal with music and raffles.

"Law enforcement has heard our plea, and we commend them for their swift and responsive action.  This is a great example of what is possible when the NYPD engages in good coordinated police work.  A suspect, Salvatore Perrone, has been identified, apprehended and charged with the murder of 3 Brooklyn shopkeepers of Middle Eastern descent.  While nothing can replace the lives of Mohammed Gebeli, Isaac Kadare and Rahmatollah Vahidipour, hopefully some comfort will be gained knowing that this murderer is off our streets. Additionally, we plan to convene a meeting with retailers in the next couple of days to renew our call for the installation of surveillance cameras in their establishments."

Realizing the importance of giving and appreciation, especially the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Senator Eric Adams distributed turkeys to churches and senior centers in the 20th Senate District for the Thanksgiving holiday.  

Senator Adams attended Wellcare's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony.  This new location in Brooklyn will provide information on health care, healthy eating, healthy living.

MEDIA ADVISORY

LAW MAKERS AND MIDDLE EASTERN COMMUNITY LEADERS CALL FOR NYPD DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATIONAL INITIATIVE TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST POSSIBLE SERIAL KILLER THAT APPEARS TO BE TARGETING MIDDLE EASTERN APPEARANCE

NYS Senators Eric Adams will join Senator Kevin Parker, Councilman Jumaane Williams and Middle Eastern community leaders to respond to the murders of store workers of apparent Middle Eastern ethnicity.  The elected officials will call on the NYPD to implement an initiative to alert neighborhood employees that fit the description of the men who have been targeted in these cases.

Friday night’s incident in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn is the third homicide of shop keepers using the same .22-caliber weapon.

Senator Adams spent the day visiting and assisting those areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy with a delegation from the Qatar Embassy. The country is looking to make a sizable contribution to those in immediate need of assistance.  Senator Adams wants to continue to remind everyone that there are many families that are without basic necessities.

Senator Adams attended the National Day reception of the Chinese Consulate, where he was greeted by Consul General Sun Guoxiang. 

For starters, New York, embrace early voting 

Election Day was a mess. We need to make it far easier to cast a ballot.

BY ERIC ADAMS 

In a testament to New York's resolve, thousands of our citizens struggled bravely through chaos and despair this month after Sandy smashed into our city. But it wasn't just the hurricane that wrought confusion and disorder. Adding insult to injury, one week after the storm, New Yorkers also had to deal with the mess that was our election.

Somehow, despite the long lines and frustration, most who wanted to still managed to vote. But the need for real election reform has never been more obvious.