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New York State Governor Hochul Initiates Assessment of the Office of Cannabis Management and Taps Commissioner Jeanette Moy to Lead Effort

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Governor’s Plan Will Assess the Office of Cannabis Management’s Organization, Identify Opportunities for Improvement, and Begin the Implementation of a Long-Term Strategic Plan Commissioner Moy and a Team of State Government Leaders Will Embed in OCM for a Minimum 30-Day Period Commissioner Moy Will Have Access to Resources from OGS and Other State Agencies While…

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New York. Governor Hochul Signs 9/11 Legislation to Support Families, Revive Worker Protections, and Speed World Trade Center Benefits

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On September 11, 2025 in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of 9/11 laws to expand support for survivors’ families and first responders: A.2123-A/S.1165-A (the “Ignazio Giacalone Act”) grants extra civil service exam credits to children and siblings of NYC sanitation workers who died from 9/11-related illnesses; A.8417/S.8181 revitalizes the September 11th Worker Protection…

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Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Address on Mental Health in New York City

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced “Care, Community, Action: A Mental Health Plan for New York City,” a sweeping mental health agenda — with over $20 million in new commitments — that will invest in child and family mental health,…

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Vice President Harris Holds a Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister of Poland

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Vice President Kamala Harris met with the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, for the fourth time to discuss the ongoing relationship between the two countries. They discussed the importance of their alliance and cooperation, particularly in light of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine. Poland aims to increase its defense spending and modernize its military. Facts

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