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Mayor Eric Adams Unveils Innovative Plan to Boost Social Services and Technology in New York

Mayor Adams Launches First Phase of MyCity Porta:l the easy way for New Yorkers to check eligibility, apply for, and track city services and benefits!  New York City Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and New York City Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser today announced the first phase of the launch of the MyCity…

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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Advancing New York’s Leading Social Media Laws

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting…

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Hochul Presses LIRR Unions to Resume Talks, Warns Strike Would Hit 300,000 Riders

ALBANY, N.Y.—On Sept. 15, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged five Long Island Rail Road unions to return to the bargaining table and accept binding arbitration, saying a “fair offer” is on the table and directing the MTA to negotiate “anytime, anywhere.” Ms. Hochul said a strike would disrupt nearly 300,000 daily LIRR riders…

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White House. Historic 2025 Tax Cut Bill Offers Major Relief for Working and Middle-Class Americans

On June 10, 2025, the White House unveiled what it calls the largest tax cut in U.S. history for working and middle-class Americans as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite bipartisan acknowledgment of its popularity, some Democrats continue to oppose it. The bill includes a 15% tax cut for those earning $30,000–$80,000, eliminates…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams, West Indian American Day Carnival Association Issue Statement on Shooting at West Indian American Day Parade

On Monday, September 2, 2024, a shooting incident occurred during the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York, resulting in five people being shot[1][2]. – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and West Indian American Day Carnival Association President Roger Archibald tonight released the following statement on the shooting that occurred earlier today at the West Indian American…

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