BAIL REFORM: Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams is joined by Akeem Browder, brother of Kalief Browder, VOCAL-NY and criminal justice advocacy groups to discuss what they call misinformation surrounding recently enacted bail reform laws. ABC7 New York News video. Sponsor – Dertist East Flatbush Brooklyn- Hollywood Smile NY .com .
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against former President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a “reckless tax” that hurts small businesses, raises costs for families, and shakes financial security. She warns the tariffs could cost Americans thousands, weaken 401(k)s, and drive away Canadian tourists, impacting businesses from Niagara Falls to Montauk. “This…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general, won a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island that permanently blocks the Trump administration from implementing an Executive Order to dismantle four federal agencies: the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business…
President Donald J. Trump capped another week of policy victories, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to economic strength, national security, and global leadership. Key achievements included securing the release of two detained Americans, reinstating tariffs to protect domestic industries, and advancing fair trade policies. The administration also took decisive action on energy, border security, and bureaucratic…
Announcement Builds on Adams Administration’s Continued. Efforts to Support and Invest in City’s Nonprofit Sector – New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city’s first-ever Nonprofit Advisory Council. Comprised of leaders and experts in the nonprofit sector, the advisory council will work with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services to serve as…
The New York City Council voted on July 14, 2025, to boost protections for delivery workers, ensuring better pay, transparency, and safety for those delivering food, groceries, and other goods. This builds on past efforts to improve the fast-growing delivery sector. The Council also passed laws to support displaced tenants, increase transparency about deaths at…