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NYC Launches ‘NYC Public Safety’ on Citizen App. Video

Summary: On July 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams introduced the “NYC Public Safety” account on the Citizen app, a free platform that delivers real-time emergency alerts to over 3 million New Yorkers. This no-cost initiative shares verified safety updates, including weather emergencies, crime alerts, and safety tips, directly with residents. The account allows city agencies…

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Mayor Adams on The Odd Lots Podcast: Reviving Nightlife and Tackling Housing in NYC

In a July 18, 2025, episode of The Odd Lots Podcast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed revitalizing the city’s nightlife and addressing its housing crisis. He emphasized nightlife’s $30 billion economic impact, highlighting its recovery post-COVID with booming restaurant reservations and Broadway’s record-breaking year. On housing, Adams outlined ambitious plans, including surpassing previous…

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New York. New Semiconductor Research Facility at Stony Brook University

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $20 million state-of-the-art semiconductor research facility at Stony Brook University, in partnership with onsemi, to advance silicon carbide (SiC) chip technology. This public-private collaboration, supported by an $8 million investment from onsemi, $10 million from Stony Brook, and up to $2 million from Empire State Development, will focus on developing…

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New York. Emerson-Davis Family Residence Redevelopment

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Institute for Community Living, has announced a $77 million redevelopment of the Emerson-Davis Family Residence in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. This project will transform the outdated facility into a modern 11-story, 103-unit development, featuring 61 supportive apartments for parents with…

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Governor Hochul on MSNBC’s Morning Joe: Slams GOP Budget Cuts, Pushes Housing and Smartphone Bans in NY Schools

Summary: On July 16, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to address critical state issues, including federal budget cuts, housing affordability, and the upcoming smartphone ban in public schools. She criticized seven New York Republican representatives for supporting cuts that threaten 67,000 healthcare jobs and an $8 billion hit to…

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NYC Challenges FEMA’s $351M BRIC Funding Cut for 19 Critical Resiliency Projects Against Flooding and Extreme Heat

Summary: On July 16, 2025, the City of New York, in support of a coalition led by Attorney General Letitia James and 20 states, filed a legal declaration challenging the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) termination of over $351 million in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program funding. These funds, appropriated by Congress,…

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