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Mayor Adams and Commissioner Rodriguez Celebrate 500,000th Pothole Repair, Highlight Record-Speed Resolutions and Investments in Street Repaving

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In a major milestone for New York City’s infrastructure, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez marked the filling of the administration’s 500,000th pothole, underscoring a substantial shift in the city’s approach to road repairs. With pothole complaints resolved in an average of just 1.8 days—more than twice as fast as…

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Governor Hochul Announces Historic Decline in Gun Violence with $370 Million Budget for Continued Safety Initiatives

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that gun violence in communities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative has dropped to its lowest level on record. In 2024, shooting incidents with injury decreased by 28%, with 238 fewer individuals harmed by gunfire. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget allocates $370 million…

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New York. Governor Hochul Announces Free Community College for Adults to Boost Workforce

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Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a plan to provide free community college tuition for adult learners aged 25-55 in New York State, aiming to enhance workforce development and fill high-demand jobs in sectors like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Announced at Onondaga Community College, the initiative, called “New York State Opportunity Promise,” is part of Hochul’s…

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Governor Hochul Unveils $75M Plan to Modernize Staten Island’s Institute for Basic Research

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a historic $75 million investment in her FY 2026 Executive Budget to modernize the Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) on Staten Island. This initiative, led by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), will establish a cutting-edge Genomic Core Facility to enhance research and…

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New York. Governor Hochul Announces $96 Million Investment by GE Vernova to Boost Clean Energy Innovation and Jobs in Niskayuna

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Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center’s…

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