Governor Kathy Hochul today announced several initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe as a part of her 2024 State of the State address. As New Yorkers remain seriously concerned about crime and public safety, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a joint operation of law enforcement agencies to crack down on retail theft to support…
Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 Million 385-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn First Project of Multi-Phase Innovative Urban Village Program To Redevelop Christian Cultural Center’s Campus. Development Includes Commercial Space for Grocery Store Offering Fresh Produce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway at Innovative Urban Village Phase…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg have announced the formation of the Village Interagency Task Force, a coordinated effort bringing together more than 10 city agencies, law enforcement, business leaders, and community groups to address public safety, homelessness, drug use, and quality-of-life issues in and around Washington Square Park…
In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…
Lauren Andersen, University Associate Provost, Careers and Industry Partnerships, City University of New York: I’d like to welcome James Lovey. He’s the Vice President for Investments at Company Ventures, which is an NYC-based venture capital firm. He has supported tech-driven startups and has for many years run an internship program together with CUNY and his team,…
President Joe Biden announced actions to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling, prioritizing environmental and public health concerns. This decision reflects the risks of irreversible damage posed by drilling and the recognition that such actions are unnecessary to meet…