Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Public Library (NYPL), announced the “Liberty Link” program on July 23, 2025, to provide free or low-cost high-speed internet to nearly 2,200 low-income households in 35 affordable housing buildings in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. Building…
On July 23, 2025, the White House rolled out “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” to make the U.S. the world leader in artificial intelligence. This plan, sparked by President Trump’s January order, includes over 90 actions to boost AI innovation, build better tech infrastructure, and strengthen global partnerships. It aims to help…
—Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a regional public awareness and enforcement campaign on July 22, 2025, to address the growing issue of bridge strikes by commercial vehicles in New York and 16 other eastern states, plus Washington, D.C. The New York State Department of Transportation’s “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” initiative, running through July 26,…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the creation of a new Drone Operations Committee, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, to boost the use of drones for keeping New Yorkers safe. This team, made up of leaders from various city agencies like the NYPD, Fire Department, and Parks Department, will work together to…
On July 21, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a significant milestone in their innovative drone program aimed at curbing subway surfing, a dangerous trend among youth. Since November 2023, the NYPD has conducted over 340 drone operations, successfully intervening in 200 cases and potentially saving lives. The program, driven by…
On July 21, 2025, New York City submitted a legal declaration supporting a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 attorneys general, challenging a federal reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This reinterpretation restricts eligibility for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…