New York City Mayor Eric Adams opened the first-ever National Urban Rat Summit, emphasizing the importance of rodent control for improving the quality of life in the city. The summit brings together experts to share strategies on combating rat infestations, with a focus on scientific methods and community involvement. Mayor Adams highlighted the city’s commitment…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on New York’s rent stabilization laws: “We are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the remaining petitions challenging New York’s rent stabilization laws. For 50 years, rent stabilization has kept rents affordable for…
White House Briefing Room today, August 12 2023 : President Joe Biden, Approves Montana Disaster Declaration Federal assistance funds are accessible for state, tribal, and qualifying local governments, as well as specific private nonprofit organizations. This support follows a cost-sharing approach and covers emergency operations, as well as the restoration or substitution of structures impaired by…
New York City Council: In the FY26 city budget, the Council secured $3M for the Culturally Specific Gender-Based Violence Initiative. This first-of-its-kind initiative will provide funding directly to grassroots organizations that support domestic violence survivors in immigrant communities. From a common-sense perspective and considering the interests of New York City, there are several reasons why…
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal clashes on April 19, 1775, that ignited the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting the bravery of minutemen who stood against British forces, the proclamation celebrates iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride and…
Governor Kathy Hochul isn’t backing down on crime, mental health, or budget showdowns. In a fiery Politics Unusual interview, she defended her subway safety plan, pushing back against federal funding threats and touting a 50% crime drop since the Giuliani era. She vowed to tackle New York’s mental health crisis, calling it “inhumane” to leave…