25 years ago, as a United States Senator, I proudly supported the International Religious Freedom Act – a landmark bipartisan law that cemented America’s commitment to promoting religious freedom around the world. This right to practice, pray, and preach our faiths peacefully and openly is enshrined in our Constitution. And today, in a moment of so much…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the first-ever Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to cover hundreds of SUNY and CUNY non-degree programs that lead to jobs in high-demand, growing fields. The expansion builds on the support offered through TAP, New York State’s 50-year-old financial assistance program, which provides direct aid to students. “Tuition assistance…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially broken ground on the New Stapleton Waterfront Esplanade, a key part of the ambitious Staten Island North Shore Action Plan. The project includes a $400 million investment aimed at revitalizing the area with over 2,100 mixed-income housing units, a new 600-seat public school, and 12 acres of…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will reconsider the Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles regulation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles. In addition to imposing over $700 billion in regulatory and compliance costs, these rules provided the foundation for the Biden-Harris electric vehicle…
NEW YORK – After he issued an emergency rule last week making it easier for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to move out of the shelter system and into permanent housing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today vetoed a package of City Council bills that would do the opposite and make it harder for New Yorkers experiencing…
Since its opening in 1976, the tram has served as a vital link for commuters between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. The tram travels 3,100 feet above the East River and It carries over 2 million passengers each year. NYC Mayor’s Office