Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program, aiming to create 500 paid civic and service opportunities across SUNY campuses, with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado leading the initiative. The program, part of the 2024 State of the State agenda, will open applications in the coming weeks, allowing students to begin…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State is delivering approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program. More than 1 million families will receive this financial assistance without any need to apply, as each eligible family will receive a direct payment of up…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the largest civil rights settlement in the city’s history, securing 850 apartments for voucher holders and imposing a $1 million penalty on Parkchester Preservation Management for discriminatory housing practices. The landmark settlement highlights the city’s commitment to protecting tenants from source-of-income discrimination, ensuring access to affordable housing for…
On May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, resulting in multiple injuries and prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. during a maneuver, when one of the ship’s 147-foot masts struck the bridge’s road deck, causing it to…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined education leaders in a virtual press conference to criticize former President Donald Trump’s Executive Order aiming to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Hochul warned that the move could lead to $5 billion in funding cuts for New York schools, including money for Pell Grants, special education programs, and…
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new statewide initiative offering tuition-free community college for adult learners aged 25–55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Funded through the FY26 enacted state budget, the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs aim to increase economic mobility and build a future-ready workforce. With…