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…
On October 11, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams appointed Saloni Sethi as the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). With over a decade of experience, Sethi has been a key advocate for survivors, working to improve support systems and expand resources for those affected by domestic and gender-based violence. As…
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…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center on Randall’s Island will close by February 2024. This follows 14 consecutive weeks of declining asylum seeker shelter populations, thanks to the administration’s management strategies. These include reticketing, case management, and 30- and 60-day notices, resulting in the lowest shelter…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the eight finalists for the 10th annual 43North startup competition, which will take place on October 10 in Buffalo, New York. These startups, representing a variety of industries such as AI, fintech, and foodtech, will compete for one of five $1 million prizes. The 43North program, funded by New York…
Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by gun safety advocates like Gabby Giffords, signed six new gun control bills into law after announcing that New York has experienced a 47% drop in gun violence since she took office. The new legislation includes measures requiring gun shops to display tobacco-style safety warnings, stricter regulation of pistol converters, and…
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