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…
On July 23, 2025, the White House rolled out “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” to make the U.S. the world leader in artificial intelligence. This plan, sparked by President Trump’s January order, includes over 90 actions to boost AI innovation, build better tech infrastructure, and strengthen global partnerships. It aims to help…
Attorney General James Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks AG James Leads Coalition Stopping Gilead’s Illegal Scheme to Promote HIV Medication. New York Will Receive $6.6 Million from Multistate Settlement in Principle – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing…
Inflation Remains Right on Target Under President Trump “Every month since President Trump took office, core inflation — the best measure of inflation — has beat or matched expectations. The data proves that President Trump is stabilizing inflation and the Panicans continue to be wrong about tariffs raising prices.” — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…