Mayor Eric Adams unveiled community hiring initiative to prioritize lower-income community workers for city contracts. Focus on NYCHA developments and ZIP codes with high poverty rates.
City Hall to start with $1.2 billion contracts for security and fire safety services. Aims to hire 40% from NYCHA or areas with ≥15% residents in poverty.
Mayor Adams highlights utilizing city's purchasing power to create jobs for economically disadvantaged New Yorkers. Aims for inclusivity and economic uplift across all boroughs.
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