Past Press Releases

2025

The Mayor’s Fund Wraps Up This Administration Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Relaunch the NYC Soccer Initiative, Relieve Medical Debt, Support Asylum Seekers, Advance Stem-Related Programs, and More! 
December 17, 2025 
As this year comes to a close, the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is highlighting its work leveraging public-private partnerships to create a stronger and more just city for all New Yorkers.

Australia Defeats Turkey to Win 2025 NYC Consulate Cup 
June 28, 2025 
20 consulates representing New York City’s diplomatic community came together to compete in the fourth annual Consulate Cup on Saturday, June 28 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. After several hours of competitive and engaging action on the field, Australia defeated Turkey in the final to win the 2025 NYC Consulate Cup.

Next Phase of New York City Soccer Initiative Launches with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Alongside Mayor Eric Adams to Celebrate Opening of First of 26 New Mini Soccer Pitches
June 2, 2025
Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Soccer Initiative (NYCSI) partners – the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, New York City FC, Etihad Airways, and Capital Rx – and New York City Council Member Francisco Moya celebrated the opening of the first new pitch as part of NYCSI’s relaunch at PS 211 Elm Tree Elementary School in Corona, Queens.

New York City Declares May as "Frontline Worker Appreciation Month"
May 6, 2025
Spearheaded by Frontline Builders, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declares May as Frontline Worker Appreciation month. NYC joins more than 250 cities across the country to honor our frontline heroes.