Mayor Eric Adams has announced the creation of a new Drone Operations Committee, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, to boost the use of drones for keeping New Yorkers safe. This team, made up of leaders from various city agencies like the NYPD, Fire Department, and Parks Department, will work together to…
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…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, speaking for a coalition of 19 state attorneys general, affirms that mifepristone has been safely and effectively used for more than 25 years for medication abortion and early miscarriage care, and condemns an FDA review initiated by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Martin Makary as…
On April 23, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser announced the launch of New York City’s first Cryptocurrency Summit, scheduled for May 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The summit will convene distinguished leaders, including founders, chief executive officers, and investors from the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and…
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…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has introduced a $160 million initiative to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service. The proposal includes dedicated bus lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, priority traffic signals, increased service frequency, and a…