Governor Hochul’s Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops across New York, helping to protect communities and support licensed retailers. The task force has seized nearly 7,500 pounds of illegal cannabis valued at $28.9 million, which has contributed to a significant increase in legal cannabis sales—more than doubling compared…
The “Money in Your Pocket” initiative is designed to help New Yorkers by connecting them with over 70 programs that can make life in the city more affordable. Each week, trained city staff and CUNY students will visit more than 20 underserved neighborhoods and NYCHA buildings to ensure residents can access these valuable benefits. Building…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $265 million in financial aid for water infrastructure projects across the state. This funding includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants to help 30 communities identify and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. The investment…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up yellow tonight in honor of International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. “Today, we reflect on the inhumanity of slavery, remember those in Haiti who fought in the name of the…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the largest civil rights settlement in the city’s history, securing 850 apartments for voucher holders and imposing a $1 million penalty on Parkchester Preservation Management for discriminatory housing practices. The landmark settlement highlights the city’s commitment to protecting tenants from source-of-income discrimination, ensuring access to affordable housing for…
Mayor Eric Adams issued Executive Order 43 on August 21, 2024, to combat New York City’s housing shortage by prioritizing the development of 500,000 new housing units. The order establishes a City Housing Activation Taskforce to identify and utilize city-owned land for housing production. This initiative aims to address the city’s critically low vacancy rate…
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