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Mayor Adams Discusses Public Safety, Political Challenges on 94.7 The Block

In a wide-ranging interview on 94.7 The Block’s Jonesy in the Morning, Mayor Eric Adams highlighted his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence, citing the removal of over 1,000 firearms this year and more than 20,700 since taking office. He paid tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, emphasizing her lasting impact on…

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Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Demand President Trump Reverse Federal Energy Tariffs and Call for Accountability for Increased Costs on New Yorkers

Governor Hochul Directs DPS and NYSERDA to Conduct Urgent Review of Tariff Impacts and Provide a Transparent Accounting of Effects on Energy Prices and Power Supply Reliability Letter Sent to DPS and NYSERDA Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced steps to review the harmful impacts of the federal energy tariffs and the…

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New York Governor Hochul Lights Landmarks Purple for International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month

Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to be Lit Purple in Celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month Fifteen State Landmarks To Be Lit Purple on March 8 To Mark International Women’s Day and in Recognition of Women’s History Month Governor Continues Leading the Fight for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in…

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Governor Hochul Slams Trump’s Plan to Eliminate U.S. Department of Education, Critics Say It’s Time to Cut Federal Overreach

New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined education leaders in a virtual press conference to criticize former President Donald Trump’s Executive Order aiming to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Hochul warned that the move could lead to $5 billion in funding cuts for New York schools, including money for Pell Grants, special education programs, and…

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Mayor Adams, DA Bragg Launch Multi-Agency Task Force to Improve Safety, Quality of Life Near Washington Square Park

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg have announced the formation of the Village Interagency Task Force, a coordinated effort bringing together more than 10 city agencies, law enforcement, business leaders, and community groups to address public safety, homelessness, drug use, and quality-of-life issues in and around Washington Square Park…

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Why Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education — And Why It Might Work

As part of his 2024 presidential platform, Donald Trump has once again proposed eliminating the Department of Education and returning authority over schools to states, local communities, and parents. It’s not the first time this idea has surfaced, but the argument for doing so is becoming increasingly compelling as America’s education system falls behind its…

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