As Measles Cases Spread, NY Governor Hochul Launches New Web Portal to Support Access to Vaccines and Public Health Information Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York State. The Governor joined State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald…
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor the election on Oct. 3 in certain jurisdictions in the state of Alaska to ensure compliance with the minority language accessibility requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. On election day, the Civil Rights Division will be monitoring in the following…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright today hosted the administration’s first-ever ‘Reimagining Early Education and Child Care System Summit’ — convening parents, child care providers, policy advocates, and government agencies to discuss how to strengthen New York City’s early childhood and child care system. Building off the success of…
On October 29, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion federal investment to upgrade and electrify port infrastructure nationwide, supporting 40,000 well-paying union jobs. Speaking from the Port of Baltimore, Biden emphasized the importance of cleaner operations to reduce pollution and improve air quality in nearby communities. The funding includes $147 million for Maryland’s…
On July 30, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $3 million public-private partnership to transform Manhattan’s 14th Street corridor, focusing on enhancing public spaces and the experience for 28,000 daily bus riders and pedestrians. The initiative, funded by $2 million from the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget and $1 million from the…
Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, good morning, New York City. Today I hold a hearing on a bill that establishes an Office of Healthcare Accountability. Here in New York City, we believe that healthcare is a human right, not a privilege, and we are committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers, regardless of their immigration status…