NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Expands Targeted Crime Reduction Program, New Jersey Braces for Medicaid Cuts, Association of Volleyball Professionals Take Over Wollman Rink, and Museum of Natural History Welcomes SNAP Recipients
Jul 18, 2025
New York City's crime reduction efforts are ramping up as Mayor Adams expands a targeted program. Meanwhile, New Jersey faces potential losses in Medicaid funding, affecting low-income families. On a lighter note, Wollman Rink is undergoing a beach volleyball transformation, attracting elite players to Central Park. Plus, New Yorkers using SNAP benefits can enjoy free visits to the Museum of Natural History, adding a cultural bonus to their weekends.
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Targeted Crime Reduction Expansion
- Mayor Adams is expanding the Every Block Counts program to target violent crime on specific blocks in Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
- Volunteer residents called block CEOs communicate local issues to city agencies to reduce violence and disorder effectively.
Medicaid Cuts and Work Rules
- New Jersey faces over $3 billion in federal Medicaid cuts under a new law signed by President Trump.
- The law adds work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, which may lead to many losing coverage, especially gig and part-time workers.
Caregiver's Challenge to Work Rules
- Teresa Liu, a mother of autistic twins in New Jersey, works part-time caring for her sons, which counts as a full-time job.
- The new Medicaid law's work requirements threaten her and others' health coverage once her children turn 14.