New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…
From new chip plants to massive AI data centers, President Donald Trump’s second term has sparked a surge of investment in American manufacturing and innovation. Apple, NVIDIA, and Micron have pledged hundreds of billions to expand U.S. production, while drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Roche are betting big on domestic research and development. Amazon,…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 16,500 New Yorkers aged 25–55 have already applied for the new CUNY and SUNY Reconnect program, which offers free tuition, books, fees, and supplies for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, and green energy. Starting in Fall 2025, the program aims to help…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $40 million initiative to advance the environmental review and planning for reimagining Interstate 787, a nine-mile corridor along the Hudson River in New York’s Capital Region. The release of the Reimagine I-787 Planning and Linkages Study marks the start of a federal environmental review process aimed at addressing safety, connectivity,…
ALBANY, N.Y.—Governor Kathy Hochul called for a national assault weapons ban in a statement issued on July 29, 2025, following a tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan that killed four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a 3½-year veteran. The officer, survived by his pregnant wife and two young sons, was among the victims of an…
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against New York City on July 24, 2025, targeting the city’s long-standing sanctuary immigration policies. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and names Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials as defendants. Key Details of…