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October 28, 2025

NY Governor Hochul Creates More Opportunities without College Degrees

NY Governor Hochul Creates More Opportunities to Access State Jobs, Allowing Work Experience as an Alternative for College Degrees

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In an effort to open up more employment opportunities to a broader range of New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Civil Service updated qualifications for hundreds of state jobs to allow for consideration of equivalent experience as an alternative for college degrees. This change builds upon Governor Hochul’s commitment to…

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NY news Mayor Adams Announces Opioid Overdose Deaths in City Drop Significantly for First Time in Past Decade October

NYC Reports 28% Drop in Opioid Overdose Deaths, First Decline in a Decade as Settlement Funds Flow

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New York City posted 2,192 overdose deaths in 2024, down 28% from 3,056 in 2023, marking the first meaningful decline in a decade, Mayor Eric Adams said Oct. 28, 2025. Provisional DOHMH data show broad-based improvement across all five boroughs, led by Staten Island—off nearly 50%—while the Bronx still has the highest fatality rate. City…

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