New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Tourism + Conventions, announced the “Founded by NYC” campaign to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary in 2025, featuring a series of cultural events including free concerts, the expanded Summer Streets festival, and the Museum Mile Festival. The initiative, supported by a…
On June 10, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 individuals to key judicial roles throughout New York State, including 17 to the Court of Claims, 5 as Acting Supreme Court Justices, and 2 as Family Court Judges. The appointees come from diverse legal backgrounds, including public service, academia, and private practice, and…
Starting Wednesday, June 11, 2025, New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act goes into effect, bringing a major change to how broker fees are handled in the city’s rental market1256. Key Changes Under the FARE Act Impact on Renters Legal Status and Ongoing Litigation Summary Table: Old vs. New Broker Fee Rules…
In a coordinated effort this Sunday, White House officials took to major television news programs to advocate for President Trump’s sweeping fiscal package, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” designed to deliver permanent tax cuts, strengthen border and defense spending, and implement substantial reforms to entitlement programs. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought emphasized…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today cut the ribbon on a newly-revitalized portion of “The Arches” — the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge adjacent to City Hall that is named for the 53 adjacent arches under the Brooklyn Bridge — and announced $50 million in additional funding to…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide affordability and resilience initiative aimed at mitigating the growing public health risks of extreme heat. Central to the plan is the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which will provide free air conditioners to eligible residents, alongside expanded access to cooling centers and support for heat-resilient infrastructure across schools,…