Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for a revitalized Penn Station is moving forward, with federal funding secured in April 2025 following discussions with President Trump. This funding enables over $1 billion to be redirected to other vital projects while Secretary Duffy leads the request for design proposals. This progress brings New York City closer to a…
This week, President Biden will host the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration. The Summit represents the President’s commitment to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships the United States has with Tribal Nations by bringing Tribal leaders and top administration officials together to discuss the most important issues facing Tribal communities. Since taking…
To honor Disability Pride Month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be illuminated in red, yellow, white, blue, and green tonight. This celebration coincides with the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed on July 26, 1990. The lighting is a…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 24,699 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 935 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 15, 2024, through March 17, 2024. “As I have said…
Governor Kathy Hochul advises New Yorkers to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent West Nile virus and other diseases ahead of Labor Day. With 20 reported human cases of West Nile virus in the state, including 10 in NYC, Hochul emphasizes wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent. Health officials warn that mosquito activity…
NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants to Support Veterans Organizations Statewide Third Round of Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program Awards, With $1 Million State Investment To Fund Critical Infrastructure Improvements. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in grants to 16 veterans organizations across New York State through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit…