July 21, 2025
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New York’s Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul and Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Smartphone Ban in NYC Public Schools for 2025-2026 . Video

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Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the implementation of bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across New York City’s public schools, the nation’s largest school system, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative aligns with New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools law, mandating all K-12 public school districts, charter schools,…

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Mayor Adams’ Pro-Housing Leadership: 190 Affordable Senior Apartments at Ridge Street, Lower East Side

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Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Grand Street Guild, and Catholic Homes of New York, has announced the financing of Ridge Street Apartments, a 100-percent affordable senior housing development at 145 Broome Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This 16-story, $176 million project will deliver 190…

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New York. Attorney General James Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead – Breaking NYC

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Attorney General James Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks AG James Leads Coalition Stopping Gilead’s Illegal Scheme to Promote HIV Medication. New York Will Receive $6.6 Million from Multistate Settlement in Principle – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing…

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Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 M

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Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 Million 385-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn First Project of Multi-Phase Innovative Urban Village Program To Redevelop Christian Cultural Center’s Campus. Development Includes Commercial Space for Grocery Store Offering Fresh Produce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway at Innovative Urban Village Phase…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants – Breaking NYC

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants to Support Veterans Organizations Statewide Third Round of Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program Awards, With $1 Million State Investment To Fund Critical Infrastructure Improvements. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in grants to 16 veterans organizations across New York State through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit…

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Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams

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Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on 385 Affordable and Supportive Homes in East New York Groundbreaking Kicks Off First Phase of “Innovative Urban Village” Project to Redevelop Christian Cultural Center’s Campus. Phase 1A Will Offer Mix of Affordable Housing Units for New Yorkers, Set Aside 94 Units for Formerly Homeless…

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