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New York. Mayor Adams & CUNY Chancellor Announce $12.3M for New Life Sciences Facility at Hostos Community College ( Video)

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez have announced $12.3 million in city funding to establish a state-of-the-art life sciences facility at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. The project, part of a $70 million renovation of the historic...


Mayor Adams and NYPD Highlight Historic Crime Decline Amid Bronx Shooting Concerns

NY News Mayor Adams and NYPD Highlight Historic Crime Decline

In a live appearance on PIX11’s Morning News at 7 AM on September 3, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch discussed new NYPD data showing overall crime in New York City down nearly 7% year-over-year, with transit crime dropping more than 22%....


Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Highlight Record-Low Crime Stats Despite Bronx Shootings

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In a live interview on 1010WINS’ Morning Drive (Sept. 3, 2025), Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed the contrast between public perception and official crime statistics. While recent Bronx shootings have dominated headlines, the NYPD reported the safest August on record, with...


Governor Hochul Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York, Highlights Statewide Mental Health Efforts

NY News State September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York

Governor Kathy Hochul has officially recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York, underscoring the state’s leadership in reducing suicide rates and expanding crisis support. To honor lives impacted by suicide and raise awareness, 16 landmarks across the state will be illuminated in purple...


Governor Hochul Invests $7.5 Million to Launch Youth Safe Spaces Across New York

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $7.5 million in funding to establish four Youth Safe Spaces across New York State, offering free, voluntary, peer-led programs for young people ages 12 to 24. These community-based centers will provide safe and inclusive environments where teens and young adults...


Governor Hochul Launches Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Ban in New York K-12 Schools

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As the new school year begins, Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding parents to review New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools policy, which enforces bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in all K-12 public schools, charter schools, and BOCES. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, students will be prohibited from...