In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…
On October 11, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams appointed Saloni Sethi as the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). With over a decade of experience, Sethi has been a key advocate for survivors, working to improve support systems and expand resources for those affected by domestic and gender-based violence. As…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced the PATH (Partnership Assistance for Transit Homelessness) initiative, aimed at providing essential services and shelter to homeless individuals in the subway system. This program combines the efforts of NYPD Transit Bureau officers and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) clinicians to connect with New Yorkers living unsheltered in…
Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s free lead water line replacement program to cover more properties in the Bronx and Queens. This $48 million initiative, partially funded by the Biden-Harris administration and New York State, focuses on low-income households and environmental justice communities. The program aims to remove outdated lead or galvanized steel…
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a powerful speech at the Temple Israel Center in Westchester County, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against antisemitism even within New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel. She spoke of the resilience of the Jewish community and highlighted her commitment to standing against hate. Hochul’s remarks were influenced by…
NY State Governor Hochul Announces Tentative Labor Agreements With Two Units of Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Representing Approximately 4000 Employees Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers,…
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