New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Brag announced a new coalition to take on safety, cleanliness and other quality-of-life issues in Times Square and throughout Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. The coalition, made up of 20 city agencies, will canvass Manhattan from 34th to 45th Street between Seventh and Ninth avenues, as well as 34th to 37th Streets on Eighth avenue.
"With the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition we are doubling down on our commitment to improving quality of life, protecting public safety, and beautifying these historic and beloved neighborhoods for working-class New Yorkers," said Mayor Adams."Midtown Manhattan is essential to the economic well-being of our city — and the entire region.