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New York. Governor Hochul Affirms Commitment to Advancing Affordability and Access to Financial Services in Underserved Communities

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new guidance from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) allowing state-chartered banks to receive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit for lending to or investing in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) — even if their 2024 federal certification has lapsed. This action will help safeguard critical investments in CDFIs which…

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At the 2025 Financial Control Board meeting, Mayor Eric Adams praised New York City

New York. Adams Voices Strong Support for Israel After Meeting Netanyahu at U.N. General Assembly

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NEW YORK—Sept. 26, 2025—New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the prime minister’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and reiterated his support for Israel. Mr. Adams framed New York as a venue for open discourse but praised Mr. Netanyahu for “defending the western world,”…

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Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863

Emergency Executive Order 863 Extends State of Emergency in NYC Jails

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On September 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863, extending the state of emergency in New York City jails for five more days. This order continues measures first declared in 2021 to address ongoing staffing shortages, health and safety risks, and compliance with the federally mandated Nunez Action Plan. The extension underscores…

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Emergency Executive Order 864: NYC Extends Asylum-Seeker Emergency for 5 Days (Sept. 25, 2025)

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 864 on September 25, 2025, extending Section 2 of EEO 862 for five days to address the ongoing influx of asylum seekers and resulting humanitarian crisis. Citing authority under New York State law, the City Charter, and the Administrative Code—and building on the continuing state…

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NYC Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

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Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…

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