Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham announced a significant milestone in the city’s innovative support program for families affected by fatal overdoses, with over 750 family members served to date. Launched in late 2022, the program, operated by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s (OCME) Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group,…
As a component of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, the Governor endorsed legislation mandating the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction in classrooms to enhance reading proficiency. This initiative is part of Governor Hochul’s substantial budget allocations towards education, totaling nearly $36 billion in school aid, including $24.9 billion in Foundation Aid. Additionally, the budget allocates…
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff for fallen Syracuse law enforcement officers. Flags will be lowered from sunrise Saturday, April 20 to sunset Monday, April 22 for Onondaga Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, who were killed in the line of duty last Sunday evening. “Our law enforcement…
Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles which will improve highway safety for everyone. Starting March 27, 2024, drivers will be required to take precautions, including slowing down and moving over, to avoid a crash with all vehicles stopped along the roadway….
In a significant move, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled today that the State University of New York (SUNY) campuses will allocate nearly $10 million in annual state funding to offer internships and experiential learning opportunities to 3,000 SUNY students before they graduate. This funding, part of the historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced several initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe as a part of her 2024 State of the State address. As New Yorkers remain seriously concerned about crime and public safety, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a joint operation of law enforcement agencies to crack down on retail theft to support…
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