August 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of first-of-their-kind AI-focused bachelor’s degrees and minors at the University at Buffalo (UB) starting fall 2025, funded by a $5 million State investment through SUNY’s new Department of AI and Society. These programs will integrate artificial intelligence with diverse disciplines such as communication, economics, geography, linguistics, philosophy, and…

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order revoking Executive Order 14036, which aimed to promote competition in the American economy. The revocation, effective immediately, does not affect existing legal authorities of executive departments or agencies, nor the functions of the Office of Management and Budget. The order ensures compliance with applicable laws, subject to…

President Trump’s Executive Order aims to strengthen the U.S. commercial space sector by streamlining regulations and fostering innovation. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to expedite launch and reentry licensing by reforming environmental reviews and revising regulations under 14 CFR Part 450. The order also tasks the Secretary of Commerce with evaluating state compliance under…

Governor Kathy Hochul chaired the New York State Financial Control Board’s 50th anniversary meeting, emphasizing New York City’s robust financial stability. She highlighted the city’s balanced budget, absence of operating deficits, and disciplined fiscal management, noting that none of the five statutory triggers for a control period have been met. Hochul praised collaborative efforts with…

In a lively interview on 77 WABC’s “Sid & Friends in the Morning,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed his administration’s successes, including record-breaking housing construction, historic job growth, and significant crime reductions, with the subway system safer than ever. He highlighted managing the migrant crisis, with 90% of migrants no longer in city…

At the 2025 Financial Control Board meeting, Mayor Eric Adams praised New York City’s resilient recovery, emphasizing a strong economy, balanced budgets, and historic public safety gains. With record-low crime rates, including a 5.6% drop in major crimes in July 2025, and a rebounding population of 8.48 million, the city has created 410,000 jobs, surpassing…