– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today cut the ribbon on a newly-revitalized portion of “The Arches” — the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge adjacent to City Hall that is named for the 53 adjacent arches under the Brooklyn Bridge — and announced $50 million in additional funding to…
Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a veteran educator and deputy chancellor, as the new leader of New York City Public Schools, effective January 1, 2025. Aviles-Ramos will succeed Chancellor David C. Banks, becoming the highest-ranking Latina and Spanish-speaking leader in the system. She brings a wealth of experience in community and family engagement,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez have announced $12.3 million in city funding to establish a state-of-the-art life sciences facility at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. The project, part of a $70 million renovation of the historic Bronx General Post Office, will provide cutting-edge labs, classrooms, and…
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is dishing out more than $2.1 million to faith-based and nonprofit organizations across New York to help expand tech access for those who need it most. The grants, awarded to 43 groups through the state’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aim to break down barriers to crucial digital…
Year New York State Spending on Climate ($ billion) New York City Spending on Climate ($ billion) Total Spending ($ billion) Total Coal Production (Mt) China+India+Russia Total Oil Production (kb/d) China+India+Russia 2000 0.05 0.10 0.15 1880 10300 2002 0.06 0.12 0.18 2153 11765 2004 0.07 0.15 0.22 2755 13780 2006 0.08 0.20 0.28 3085 14330…
Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order 57 to launch the New York City Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain—the first municipal office of its kind in the U.S. The new office, led by Executive Director Moises Rendon, will promote responsible use of crypto and blockchain, grow jobs and investment, and make government services more efficient…