On July 21, 2025, New York City submitted a legal declaration supporting a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 attorneys general, challenging a federal reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This reinterpretation restricts eligibility for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated James Caras for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government. The public has seven business days to comment on the nomination before it is reviewed by the Independent Review Committee, composed of the deans of New York’s law schools. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Executive Chamber’s latest nominee…
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal clashes on April 19, 1775, that ignited the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting the bravery of minutemen who stood against British forces, the proclamation celebrates iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride and…
WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while…
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN: The plan also emphasizes equitable access to cooling resources and adaptation strategies, targeting communities most affected by extreme heat. Implementation involves collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, with an implementation committee meeting regularly to coordinate efforts and incorporate public feedback. —- Interagency Plan Advances Governor’s State of the State…
President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care, and other essential needs. The United States provides humanitarian assistance…