The People’s Plan coalition is demanding Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation and the restoration of critical funding for education, child care, housing, and mental health services. The $750 million budget proposal pushes back against his harmful cuts, prioritizing the needs of New Yorkers over political self-preservation. Read the full article.
City comptroller Brad Lander and mayoral hopeful spoke alongside advocates at the launch of The People’s Budget on the steps of Tweed Courthouse in New York City on February 19. Watch the full clip.
The People’s Plan rallied outside Tweed Courthouse in New York City, demanding Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation amidst a federal corruption case and mounting pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to remove him. The rally highlighted our concerns about Adams’ misconduct, including accepting illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, while also drawing attention to four … Continue reading Judge holds off on deciding whether to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams case
Protesters gathered in New York City to demand the resignation of Mayor Eric Adams. This comes amid increasing pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to remove him, following accusations that Adams sought to have his corruption case dropped by the Trump administration in exchange for supporting its anti-immigrant agenda. Watch the full video.
Around 200 New Yorkers gathered to demand the resignation of indicted Mayor Eric Adams. The day prior, Governor Hochul met with state and city officials to discuss the possibility of removing Adams, a move that has never been taken in New York, amid growing scandals and resignations from his administration. Read the full article.
City Comptroller Brad Lander joined The People’s Plan to launch its People’s Budget campaign and expressed no confidence in Mayor Eric Adams at the February 19 rally in Lower Manhattan, demanding his resignation or removal from office. Lander is also challenging Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary. Read the full article.
New York, N.Y. (February 14, 2025) — In response to the U.S. Department of Justice dropping charges its a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “For the past six weeks, New Yorkers have lived in fear—children missing school, families … Continue reading With His Betrayal of New Yorkers, Mayor Adams Must Resign
The deadline to apply for CEC elections is fast approaching – February 16 now extended to February 27! This is your chance to make a real impact on education in your district. It’s more important than ever to have parents committed to fighting for racial and economic justice, advocating for systemic change that benefits all … Continue reading Running for a NYC Community Education Council Seat in 2025
Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari, AQE’s Co-Executive Director, joined a panel at a community town hall in Park Slope, where over 200 Brooklynites gathered to strategize ways to resist the harmful policies of Trump’s second term. The event, hosted by City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, highlighted the urgent need for collective action on immigration, public education, and reproductive rights. … Continue reading Gounardes, Hanif and Simon host town hall
