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NYC Mayor Adams Addresses Black Maternal Health and Political Challenges

On July 9, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning” to discuss the city’s doula program, which has successfully supported over 3,000 women, particularly Black and brown mothers, with no pregnancy-related deaths reported. Highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare, Adams emphasized the program’s role in addressing systemic…

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New York. Mayor Adams Discusses Policing, Political Challenges, and Policy Priorities

On July 8, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the “Conversations With Coleman” podcast, addressing key issues facing the city. Reflecting on his past as a police officer, shaped by a traumatic encounter with law enforcement at age 15, Adams emphasized his commitment to reforming policing internals while defending its necessity, citing…

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New York State Invests $7 Million in Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Solutions.

On July 8, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $7 million investment to advance the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into New York State’s electric grid, comprising $3 million in grants awarded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Vehicle Grid Integration Program and $4 million in new funding for EV…

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Why New York City’s $3M Culturally Specific Gender-Based Violence Initiative Falls Short: A Common-Sense Critique

New York City Council: In the FY26 city budget, the Council secured $3M for the Culturally Specific Gender-Based Violence Initiative. This first-of-its-kind initiative will provide funding directly to grassroots organizations that support domestic violence survivors in immigrant communities. From a common-sense perspective and considering the interests of New York City, there are several reasons why…

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New York State Commits Record $379.5 Million to Victim Assistance Programs

On July 7, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented $379.5 million investment over three years to bolster victim assistance programs across New York State, marking the largest funding allocation ever managed by the State Office of Victim Services (OVS). Supported by $100 million in state funds from the FY26 Enacted Budget to counter federal…

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