Mayor Adams and the City Council have unveiled a groundbreaking $3 billion investment plan, boosted by an additional $100 million in the FY25 budget, to transform NYC’s early childhood education system. This historic initiative will reallocate resources to better meet community needs, connect families with unfilled 3-K seats, and support child care providers. The new…
NYC Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability Mayor Adams and his team discussed tackling chronic homelessness, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive approaches and criticizing the previous system’s shortcomings. They also touched on the impact of recent free travel promotions from New Jersey, noting that while beneficial for tourism, it’s not a sustainable solution for…
Governor Kathy Hochul met with leaders from over 200 New York college campuses on August 26, 2024, to emphasize the importance of updating emergency safety plans for the upcoming fall semester. With a focus on addressing potential campus protests and threats, she reinforced the need for robust safety measures and connected institutions with vital resources….
Governor Hochul’s Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops across New York, helping to protect communities and support licensed retailers. The task force has seized nearly 7,500 pounds of illegal cannabis valued at $28.9 million, which has contributed to a significant increase in legal cannabis sales—more than doubling compared…
The “Money in Your Pocket” initiative is designed to help New Yorkers by connecting them with over 70 programs that can make life in the city more affordable. Each week, trained city staff and CUNY students will visit more than 20 underserved neighborhoods and NYCHA buildings to ensure residents can access these valuable benefits. Building…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $265 million in financial aid for water infrastructure projects across the state. This funding includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants to help 30 communities identify and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. The investment…
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