Governor Kathy Hochul advises New Yorkers to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent West Nile virus and other diseases ahead of Labor Day. With 20 reported human cases of West Nile virus in the state, including 10 in NYC, Hochul emphasizes wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent. Health officials warn that mosquito activity…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Main Street Capital Program, a $10 million initiative designed to provide affordable loans to New York’s start-ups and early-stage companies. This program aims to support entrepreneurs, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, by offering loans of up to $100,000 with flexible payment options. While…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state will replace lost federal Medicaid funding to keep Planned Parenthood health centers operating after H.R. 1 classified them as “prohibited entities,” blocking federal reimbursements. The move protects essential reproductive and sexual health services—including contraception, abortion care, STI/HIV prevention, prenatal and menopausal care, mental health support, wellness visits,…
On July 30, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $3 million public-private partnership to transform Manhattan’s 14th Street corridor, focusing on enhancing public spaces and the experience for 28,000 daily bus riders and pedestrians. The initiative, funded by $2 million from the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget and $1 million from the…
August 6, 2023 Cheryl Wills: Welcome to In Focus on… Day 23. I’m Cheryl Wills. Today we’re on location at the birthplace of hip hop, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. 50 years ago this month, DJ Kool Herc kicked off a party that would one day radically change the music industry and give a powerful…
Information on available state, federal and private grants October 2025Vol. 39, Issue 10 Look inside for funding opportunities for: increasing training for healthcare workers■ alternatives to incarceration/ reducing recidivism funding■ municipal waste and recycling■ regional disability health clinics for people with developmental disabilities■ integrated data systems and services■ improve access to local foods in eligible…