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NYC Challenges FEMA’s $351M BRIC Funding Cut for 19 Critical Resiliency Projects Against Flooding and Extreme Heat

Summary: On July 16, 2025, the City of New York, in support of a coalition led by Attorney General Letitia James and 20 states, filed a legal declaration challenging the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) termination of over $351 million in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program funding. These funds, appropriated by Congress,…

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Emergency Executive Order

Mayor Adams’ Pro-Housing Leadership: 190 Affordable Senior Apartments at Ridge Street, Lower East Side

Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Grand Street Guild, and Catholic Homes of New York, has announced the financing of Ridge Street Apartments, a 100-percent affordable senior housing development at 145 Broome Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This 16-story, $176 million project will deliver 190…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants – Breaking NYC

NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants to Support Veterans Organizations Statewide Third Round of Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program Awards, With $1 Million State Investment To Fund Critical Infrastructure Improvements. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in grants to 16 veterans organizations across New York State through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit…

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New York. Governor Hochul Urges Federal Action on Drone Threat Detection and Mitigation

On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…

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New York. Governor Hochul Celebrates MTA’s Record-Breaking Ridership and Performance in 2025

Summary: On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on track for a historic year, with New York City Transit (NYCT), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North Railroad achieving unprecedented ridership and on-time performance in the first half of 2025. NYC Subway is set for its best…

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Curtis Sliwa, a candidate for NYC Mayor in 2025, at the Skywise Lounge. Video

BROOKLYN, NY – In a fervent address at the Skywise Lounge, mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa delivered what supporters called a “historical speech,” outlining his vision for New York City and sharply critiquing his opponents. The event, captured in a YouTube video transcript, served as a rallying cry for Republicans, independents, and even some Democrats, urging…

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