Summary: In a wide-ranging interview on Bloomberg’s Businessweek Daily (August 26, 2025), New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed federal threats of deploying the National Guard, insisting the city is reducing crime with over 23,000 illegal guns removed and record drops in shootings and homicides. Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s past policies on bail reform, cannabis,…
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Meeting – August 26, 2025 On August 26, 2025, President Donald J. Trump convened his cabinet in Washington for a wide-ranging policy discussion. The meeting served as a platform for the President to reinforce his administration’s economic strategy, outline ongoing trade and energy initiatives, and present measures addressing healthcare, public safety,…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive measures to combat organized retail theft have led to a significant decline in retail theft, with a 12% year-over-year decrease in New York City and a 5% reduction statewide in 2025. Backed by over $40 million in funding for dedicated Retail Theft Teams, tougher criminal penalties, and new laws targeting the…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s SUNY and CUNY Reconnect initiative offers free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adult learners aged 25-55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields at New York’s community colleges. Launched in the FY26 Enacted Budget, this program supports over 16,500 applicants in fields like nursing, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, empowering New Yorkers without…
On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge from the White House, inviting K-12 students and educators nationwide to explore the world of artificial intelligence. In a video shared on AI.gov, Trump highlighted AI’s potential to transform industries and the economy, drawing from her experience using the technology to create…
Aug. 25, 2025: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Western New York educators outlined plans to enforce New York’s new bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across K-12 schools this fall, following statewide law aimed at distraction-free learning. The policy bans unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices all day — including lunch and study hall — while…