Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Wednesday convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the fourth such convening by the Civil Rights Division, coming up on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development…
On October 13, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams hosted the “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on WBLS 107.5, where he introduced Melissa Aviles-Ramos as the new Chancellor of New York City Public Schools. The discussion, aligned with Hispanic Heritage Month, covered Aviles-Ramos’s inspiring rise from Bronx roots to leadership, her achievements in raising graduation rates,…
4o Statement from President Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners embody determination and resilience in the face of tragedy. For decades, the members of Nihon Hidankyo have served as a human testament to the catastrophic human toll of nuclear weapons, telling a story that humanity needs to hear. On behalf of the United States,…
Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…
On October 12, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams joined Caribbean Pepperpot Radio for an insightful discussion on key issues affecting New York City. He outlined his “City of Yes” plan to expand affordable housing, praised Chancellor David Banks’s efforts to transform education, and emphasized progress in reducing crime and subway violence. Adams reflected on overcoming personal…
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