In a recent appearance on NY1’s Mornings on 1, Governor Kathy Hochul reinforced her proposal to ban smartphone use in schools during class hours, citing concerns over student distractions, mental health, and declining social skills. Backed by Tech:NYC, a major technology advocacy group, Hochul emphasized the need to create a focused learning environment and reduce…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a $2 million expansion of the “Jobs NYC” initiative to connect economically disadvantaged communities with job opportunities and workforce training. As part of “Jobs Week,” the investment will fund hiring halls in high-unemployment areas and enhance the Jobs NYC website with new career resources. This initiative builds on the city’s…
Mayor Eric Adams testified before state lawmakers, pushing for key policies to help working-class New Yorkers. He urged Albany to pass his “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” plan, cutting city income taxes for low-income residents, and backed the “Supportive Interventions Act” to get better care for those with severe mental illness. Adams also…
On January 31, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order mandating that for every new federal regulation introduced, agencies must eliminate at least ten existing ones. The directive tasks the Office of Management and Budget with standardizing the measurement and estimation of regulatory costs, ensuring that the total incremental cost of all new…
New Yorkers looking to improve their communities now have an opportunity to secure grants of up to $5,000 through the Citizens Committee for New York City. Whether supporting a small business, launching a beautification project, or enhancing neighborhood services, these grants aim to empower local changemakers. Investing in Community Leadership As a nonprofit dedicated to…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC have released a groundbreaking report, New York City’s Artificial Intelligence Advantage: Driving Economic Growth and Technological Transformation, positioning NYC as a global hub for Applied AI. The city is investing $3 million in the NYC AI Nexus to foster AI-driven collaborations between startups and businesses. A partnership…
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