July 20, 2025
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Governor Hochul Marks Six-Month Milestone of NYC Congestion Pricing Success: Traffic Down, Transit and Business Up

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…

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New York . Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Independence Day

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State Landmarks to be Illuminated Red, White and Blue WHEREAS, every year, Americans commemorate the events that took place 249 years when on July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of our nation’s independence from Great Britain, and on July 4, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies ratified The Declaration of…

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Mayor Adams, DA Gonzalez, and NYPD Announce Major Gang Takedown Reducing Gun Violence in Brooklyn. Video

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On July 3, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a major gang takedown targeting the violent crew known as R2R (Road 2 Riches), responsible for at least 10 shootings, including one homicide, in East New York and Brownsville. The long-term investigation led to…

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New York. Hochul Doles Out $36M for Local Projects — With More on the Way!

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Gov. Kathy Hochul just cut a $36 million check for 48 shovel-ready projects across New York, aiming to boost housing, tourism, and small-town charm. From new sewer lines in Schenectady to upgraded sidewalks in Lyons, the County Infrastructure Grant Program is fueling everything from housing booms to historic park makeovers. And the governor’s not done…

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City of New York Files Legal Brief Supporting Immigrant Resident Arrested at Court Hearing, Emphasizing Public Safety and Due Process

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The City of New York has filed an amicus brief in federal court in support of Jose Luis, a former NYC public school student who was arrested during a routine immigration hearing. The brief, submitted in Jose Luis v. Larocco et al., underscores the public safety and legal risks of detaining individuals who are actively…

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Governor Hochul Launches Tuition-Free Community College Program to Strengthen New York’s Skilled Workforce

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Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new statewide initiative offering tuition-free community college for adult learners aged 25–55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Funded through the FY26 enacted state budget, the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs aim to increase economic mobility and build a future-ready workforce. With…

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