New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority began construction of New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project: a solar carport canopy at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Once operational, the solar carport project will generate electricity to help…
Governor Hochul of New York State Unveils Significant Investments in Crime Prevention and Public Safety in the FY25 Enacted Budget
Enhances penalties for assaulting retail workers and earmarks $40.2 million for retail theft enforcement. Broadens the range of offenses eligible for prosecution as hate crimes. Allocates $389 million in targeted investments to communities to combat gun violence. Invests $40 million to bolster support for survivors of domestic violence and enhance prosecution efforts. Allocates $7.1 million…
New York Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook
Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams have allocated over $22 million to support cultural organizations, demonstrating the administration’s robust fiscal management that enhances the city’s budget outlook. A sum of $18.3 million will be distributed over the next three fiscal years to the Cultural Institutions Group, benefitting 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property. Additionally, $4.3…
NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing…
New York State Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is making to double down on the decreases in shootings and homicides seen across the five boroughs over the last two years by adding two additional New York City Police Department (NYPD) police academy classes, in July and October, to the upcoming Fiscal Year…
