– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today announced $2 million in expanded programming and services to continue to keep young people safe in the final weeks of summer. The expanded programs and services will be invested in historically underserved neighborhoods, […]
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15, 2024. This recruitment period stems from a $66 million investment by Governor Hochul to fund additional State Police academy classes to increase the number of New […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced expanded workforce services and celebrated a hiring milestone for New Yorkers with disabilities. This initiative, supported by a $1.5 million investment, includes the launch of the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (SCION) at 18 Workforce1 Career Centers, and the expansion of the Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Nominates Randy Mastro as Corporation Counsel: Broad Support Highlights Mastro’s Legal Expertise and Commitment to Social Justice. Randy Mastro, nominated by NYC Mayor Eric Adams as the city’s next corporation counsel, is widely praised for his extensive legal experience and advocacy for social justice and civil rights. Mastro’s nomination […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting […]
Multi-Agency Task Force Takes Swift Action to Protect Communities Focus: Closing Illegal Cannabis Shops Near Schools, Houses of Worship, and Youth Facilities The Adams Administration has intensified efforts to safeguard communities by targeting illegal cannabis shops operating near sensitive locations. Key highlights of this initiative include: This decisive action follows successful advocacy by the Adams […]