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Hochul Unveils I-81 Connect App to Streamline Syracuse Viaduct Project Updates

SEO Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced I-81 Connect, a mobile app providing real-time traffic updates, project notifications, and direct access to state officials overseeing the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse. The app, the first of its kind for a NYSDOT infrastructure initiative, aims to enhance public engagement, reduce commuter disruptions, and improve…

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New York to Audit Utility Executive Pay Amid Rising Consumer Costs

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed a first-of-its-kind statewide audit of executive compensation at major utility companies, with the Public Service Commission approving the plan. The review aims to ensure that salaries align with consumer interests, focusing on affordability, reliability, and service quality. The move follows Hochul’s push to reject Con Edison’s proposed rate…

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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Dismisses DOJ Immigration Lawsuit as ‘Baseless’

New York Governor Kathy Hochul strongly criticized a lawsuit led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice challenging the state’s immigration laws. Hochul called the legal action a publicity stunt, emphasizing that New York’s policies—allowing federal immigration officials access to DMV records only with a judicial warrant—have been upheld by the courts….

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Mayor Adams Engages Seniors in Town Hall, Touts Public Safety and Housing Gains

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted his 19th Older Adult Town Hall, outlining key achievements in crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing development. Addressing seniors directly, Adams emphasized his administration’s commitment to making the city safer and more livable for all residents. He highlighted a drop in crime, the removal of 80,000 illegal…

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NYC Issues Emergency Orders to Overhaul Jails, Address Migrant Influx

New York City has issued three Emergency Executive Orders—744, 745, and 746—on February 12, 2025, to address critical challenges in its correctional system and the escalating migrant crisis. The orders aim to improve conditions in city jails following federal scrutiny, enhance safety for correctional staff and detainees, and provide emergency housing for thousands of asylum…

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New York City Steps Up Bird Flu Precautions as Officials Reassure Public

Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse announced precautionary measures after birds in New York City tested positive for H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. While officials emphasized that the risk to humans remains low and no cases have been reported in the state, the city is coordinating with state agencies to…

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