During a recent interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams discussed several pressing civic and policy issues impacting New York City residents. He acknowledged concerns over congestion pricing near the 59th Street Bridge and committed to further review, while noting that the program is overseen by state authorities. The mayor…
New York City’s “Trash Revolution” is set to continue its rollout in Brooklyn, as Mayor Eric Adams and sanitation officials announced plans to containerize trash collection in Community District 2. Building on the success of West Harlem’s transition to sealed, rodent-resistant bins, the initiative will bring Empire bins to schools and high-density residential buildings in…
El 15 de septiembre de 2025, la gobernadora Kathy Hochul destacó más de $6.7 millones en inversiones estatales para modernizar la tecnología policial en el centro de Nueva York—parte de $127 millones a nivel estatal—mientras Syracuse reporta una reducción del crimen de casi 28% en lo que va del año. El Departamento de Policía de…
On September 15, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted more than $6.7 million in state investments modernizing law enforcement tools across Central New York—part of $127 million statewide—as Syracuse reports crime down nearly 28% year-to-date. The Syracuse Police Department received $1.3 million for LED lighting in hot spots, drones, and a Spot robot dog to boost…
ALBANY, N.Y.—On Sept. 15, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged five Long Island Rail Road unions to return to the bargaining table and accept binding arbitration, saying a “fair offer” is on the table and directing the MTA to negotiate “anytime, anywhere.” Ms. Hochul said a strike would disrupt nearly 300,000 daily LIRR riders…
In a September 14, 2025 Empire Report op-ed from Albany, NY, Governor Kathy Hochul warns about the alarming rise of political violence and urges leaders and citizens alike to lower the temperature, reject dehumanizing rhetoric, and hold offenders accountable at the ballot box and in public discourse. She explains how social media amplifies extremism and…