On June 11, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Children’s Cabinet and the Department of Youth and Community Development, launched “Empowering Fathers, Thriving Children: A Citywide Fatherhood Plan” to bolster father engagement and child development. The initiative includes the “Father Friendly Summer” digital hub, offering free family events and resources, and was…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Tourism + Conventions, announced the “Founded by NYC” campaign to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary in 2025, featuring a series of cultural events including free concerts, the expanded Summer Streets festival, and the Museum Mile Festival. The initiative, supported by a…
On June 10, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 individuals to key judicial roles throughout New York State, including 17 to the Court of Claims, 5 as Acting Supreme Court Justices, and 2 as Family Court Judges. The appointees come from diverse legal backgrounds, including public service, academia, and private practice, and…
On June 10, 2025, the White House unveiled what it calls the largest tax cut in U.S. history for working and middle-class Americans as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite bipartisan acknowledgment of its popularity, some Democrats continue to oppose it. The bill includes a 15% tax cut for those earning $30,000–$80,000, eliminates…
Starting Wednesday, June 11, 2025, New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act goes into effect, bringing a major change to how broker fees are handled in the city’s rental market1256. Key Changes Under the FARE Act Impact on Renters Legal Status and Ongoing Litigation Summary Table: Old vs. New Broker Fee Rules…
Federal Authority and State/Local Discretion Federal law establishes that immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility. The Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly affirmed that the federal government cannot compel state or local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, a principle rooted in the Tenth Amendment’s “anti-commandeering” doctrine125. This means that while states and…
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