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…
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams: We must also double down on investments that provide stability for the people of this city. New Yorkers need affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, education and reliable government services that allow families to thrive. [Video Ends.] Kendis Gibson: That is City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams laying out a bold agenda with big promises…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that gun violence in communities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative has dropped to its lowest level on record. In 2024, shooting incidents with injury decreased by 28%, with 238 fewer individuals harmed by gunfire. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget allocates $370 million…
Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative offering up to $10,000 in reimbursement for non-union New York City employees and retirees to cover adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor expenses. As the first major U.S. city to provide such comprehensive support, the program aims to attract and retain top talent while promoting equity…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a sweeping settlement with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, closing out litigation that began in 1982 over disputed land along the Canadian border. The deal transfers more than 14,000 acres back to tribal control, secures $70 million in payments and long-term power access from the New York Power Authority,…
July 20, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new radio show, “Hear from the Mayor” on WBLS 107.5 FM. Episodes will air semi-regularly and feature news of the day, special guests who are moving the city forward, and live call-ins from New Yorkers who want to discuss the issues they care…