Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Hi everybody. This is Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for Communications. Thank you for joining us today. We have Mayor Eric Adams here to talk about his first full day in Israel. We also have Eric Goldstein, the CEO of UJA, who’s helped sponsor the trip. So with that, I’ll give it…
Biden announced an extension of overtime protections to 1 million workers earning less than $43,888 annually, with plans to expand this to an additional 3 million workers next year by raising the threshold to $58,656. This initiative aims to ensure fair pay and more family time for millions of Americans, despite opposition from Republicans who…
Extreme Democrats are backpedaling on their support for Bidenomics after a slew of recent polls showed what House Republicans have been saying for years Bidenomics does not work for Americans. MAKE NO MISTAKE: House Republicans are committed to building an economy that’s strong, and that starts by reining in Biden and Extreme Democrats’ reckless spending, which has caused…
September 7, 2023 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…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional $0.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2025. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-per-hour for the rest of the state. This adjustment is part of New York’s historic…
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams: We must also double down on investments that provide stability for the people of this city. New Yorkers need affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, education and reliable government services that allow families to thrive. [Video Ends.] Kendis Gibson: That is City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams laying out a bold agenda with big promises…