Governor Hochul: “When we think about the Lord telling us that what you do for the least of my brothers you’re doing for me. Today we’re helping some of our brothers and sisters, and life is sometimes hard for people and we have to make sure that we never forget them — not just during…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $125 million in state funding for 13 projects that will create 645 units and nearly 1,000 beds of permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency homeless housing across New York State, including the Capital District, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Southern Tier, and Western…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has mailed out 8.2 million Inflation Refund Checks, delivering up to $400 in direct, unrestricted financial relief to eligible residents as part of the FY 2026 State Budget and the state’s first-ever program of this kind. The initiative provides $2.2 billion in support to more than 8.2…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards have announced the creation of the Queens Holocaust Memorial, a $3 million commemorative garden and public artwork to be built on the grounds of Queens Borough Hall to honor the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and the survivors who rebuilt their…
On November 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued the official Thanksgiving Day 2025 Proclamation, designating Thursday, November 27 as a National Day of Thanksgiving. Invoking George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the proclamation calls on Americans to give thanks to Almighty God for the nation’s blessings, celebrate the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence in…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced two new Project Labor Agreements with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity that will cover more than $7 billion in city capital projects, ensuring fair wages, union benefits, and strong safety protections for workers. The agreements will support the construction and renovation…