“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products…
Governor Hochul signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 Requires All Advertisements for Gambling and Sports Betting To Include Warnings About Potential Harmful and Addictive Effects of Gambling Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 30 members of the New York State Incident Management Team (IMT) have been deployed to Asheville, North Carolina to provide operational support for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The team is made up of skilled emergency response professionals who will assist local first responders. They will set-up a stand-alone…
For too long, millions of Americans have faced the impossible choice of paying for their prescription drugs or being able to afford other basic needs. While Big Pharma made record profits, Americans footed the bill for the industry’s price hikes. Not anymore. Thanks to my Inflation Reduction Act, companies that increase the price of prescription…
Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David C. Banks announced groundbreaking changes to the NYC public school admissions process, aimed at expanding student access and empowering families. The updates include allowing citywide middle school applications, unlimited high school options, and a new admissions tool developed with MIT to provide better insights for families. These changes seek…
The August PCE report indicates that inflation has fallen to 2.2%, mirroring pre-pandemic levels, while reduced interest rates are making it easier for Americans to purchase homes, cars, and operate small businesses. President Biden pointed to an economic growth rate exceeding 10% during his administration, along with increased incomes and stronger savings for families. He…
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