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Mayor Adams Addresses Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak, Substance Abuse Plan, and NYC Safety Concerns

In a live 1010 WINS interview, Mayor Eric Adams reassured New Yorkers that Harlem Hospital is safe following the Legionnaires’ outbreak, confirming immediate disinfection of the affected cooling tower. He outlined his controversial new plan to allow medical professionals, with court approval, to mandate treatment for individuals severely impaired by substance abuse, emphasizing public safety…

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Governor Hochul Pays Off $7B Unemployment Insurance Debt, Boosts Worker Benefits and Cuts Business Costs

New York. Governor Hochul Pays Off $7B Unemployment Insurance Debt, Boosts Worker Benefits and Cuts Business Costs

Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by business and union leaders, announced the successful payoff of New York State’s nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt as part of the FY26 Budget, restoring the fund’s solvency, raising unemployment benefits, and reducing costs for employers. The move increases the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed New Yorkers…

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