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Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863

Emergency Executive Order 863 Extends State of Emergency in NYC Jails

On September 25, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 863, extending the state of emergency in New York City jails for five more days. This order continues measures first declared in 2021 to address ongoing staffing shortages, health and safety risks, and compliance with the federally mandated Nunez Action Plan. The extension underscores…

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NY State Governor Hochul’s $52.1 Million Investment in Transportation for Older Citizens : Key Business Considerations and Political Perspectives

On October 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial investment of $52.1 million aimed at enhancing transportation services for older citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout New York State. This funding, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation under the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Program, supports 133 initiatives designed to improve…

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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.  The President again expressed deep sympathy for all those missing, wounded, and killed, and pledged his full support for the Government and people of Israel in the face of an unprecedented and appalling assault by Hamas terrorists.  They discussed the taking of hostages by…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Boosts Pay For 80,000 Human Services Workers With $741 Million Cost-Of-Living Adjustment

First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright: All right, all right! What are we here for? Audience: Just pay! First Deputy Mayor Wright: When do we want it? Audience: Now! First Deputy Mayor Wright: Got it! Done! Good afternoon. I am First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and I would like to welcome you today to this wonderful, wonderful day. The sun is…

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