Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $15 million has been awarded to support 19 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included core capital grant and tax-credit funding from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs…
Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to legendary activist Dr. Hazel N. Dukes at her homegoing service, hailing her as a fearless fighter who poured every last drop of her energy into uplifting Harlem and the civil rights movement. Recalling her unwavering support during his toughest moments, Adams called her a guiding force whose legacy will…
Founder of The Weather Channe John Colemanl Destroys CNN and Democratic Party: ‘Hello, Everybody! There’s No Global Warming!’ The climate change debate continues to be a hotly contested topic, with opinions and beliefs varying greatly. One notable voice in this debate is John Coleman, co-founder of The Weather Channel and former weatherman, who believes that climate…
New York City will join a new proposed $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma–Sackler family settlement, securing approximately $48 million for the five boroughs to help repair communities harmed by the opioid crisis. Announced by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, the deal—part of litigation dating back to 2017—adds to nearly $190 million already received…
June 2, 2023 Program Will Increase Purchasing of Local and Regional Foods for Use in School While Supporting Local, Small to Mid-Scale, Historically Disadvantaged Farmers, and Producers NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today announced that the DOE Office of Food…
New York City posted 2,192 overdose deaths in 2024, down 28% from 3,056 in 2023, marking the first meaningful decline in a decade, Mayor Eric Adams said Oct. 28, 2025. Provisional DOHMH data show broad-based improvement across all five boroughs, led by Staten Island—off nearly 50%—while the Bronx still has the highest fatality rate. City…