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…
On June 20, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams joined BRP Companies, Hudson Companies, and city officials to break ground on the final phase of La Central, a major affordable housing development in the South Bronx. This phase will add 420 new affordable homes—63 designated for formerly homeless residents—and includes supportive services, community facilities, and public green…
January 20, 2025 – Presidential Actions Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads…
NEW YORK CITY HALL WHEREAS, although the City, state, and federal governments have rescinded various public health-related measures responding to COVID-19, the City has yet to fully recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, as of June 2023, the City’s unemployment rate is 5.4%, higher than the national rate of 3.7%, and…
Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York’s commitment to reproductive rights, rejecting Louisiana’s request to extradite a New York-based doctor accused under its restrictive abortion laws. Hochul emphasized New York’s shield laws, which protect healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions, and issued a law enforcement directive prohibiting cooperation with certain warrants. The move solidifies New York’s…
NY State News. Governor Hochul Announces $16.5 Million is Now Available to Decarbonize Affordable Housing in New York City New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $16.5 million in funding to decarbonize affordable housing in NYC, aiming to reduce fossil fuel use and improve indoor air quality. The Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings…