Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…
Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…
SEO-Optimized Summary:Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership unveiled plans to redesign Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park, prioritizing pedestrians and green spaces. The project will expand sidewalks by 46%, reduce traffic lanes, and add over 230 trees and 20,000 square feet of planters. This redesign aims to enhance safety, support…
In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the establishment of the Empire AI Consortium, aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research for the public good in New York. While the initiative seeks to position New York as a leader in AI innovation, critics are raising concerns about potential misuse of taxpayer dollars and the implications for a free-market…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced the PATH (Partnership Assistance for Transit Homelessness) initiative, aimed at providing essential services and shelter to homeless individuals in the subway system. This program combines the efforts of NYPD Transit Bureau officers and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) clinicians to connect with New Yorkers living unsheltered in…
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