Mayor Eric Adams announced a federal lawsuit Monday against nine leading e-cigarette distributors accused of illegally selling flavored disposable vapes in New York City, targeting underage users with products like “banana ice” and “watermelon.” The suit builds on the city’s broader public health push, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has resulted in the closure of…
Governor Hochul Celebrates TTM Technologies Beam Signing in Dewitt, NY Albany, NY – October 4, 2024In a significant move for New York’s manufacturing sector, Governor Kathy Hochul joined officials from TTM Technologies for a beam signing ceremony at the site of a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Central New York. The facility, situated on 23…
ALBANY, N.Y.—In a poignant interview on ABC 7’s “Up Close with Bill Ritter” on August 3, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for a federal ban on assault weapons, citing a recent tragic shooting in New York City that left the city grieving. Expressing frustration with Congress and the President for lacking the “political…
Summary: In a wide-ranging interview on Bloomberg’s Businessweek Daily (August 26, 2025), New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed federal threats of deploying the National Guard, insisting the city is reducing crime with over 23,000 illegal guns removed and record drops in shootings and homicides. Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s past policies on bail reform, cannabis,…
On Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” Governor Kathy Hochul said New York’s classroom cell phone ban is already helping kids focus more and talk to each other instead of staring at screens. She said phones and social media are making many teens anxious and depressed, and that the state is taking steps to protect…
On June 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the public from Albany to affirm that ensuring the safety of New Yorkers remains her highest priority. In response to President Trump’s announcement and evolving global developments, Governor Hochul has engaged closely with senior public safety officials, including the State Police, homeland security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity experts….