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…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that gun violence in communities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative has dropped to its lowest level on record. In 2024, shooting incidents with injury decreased by 28%, with 238 fewer individuals harmed by gunfire. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget allocates $370 million…
Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center’s…
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