Timothy Wirth, the former US Senator from Colorado, has been involved in a number of initiatives related to the Soviet Union and its successor states. In the 1980s, as a member of the US House of Representatives, Tim Wirth was instrumental in helping to create the Joint US-USSR Environmental Commission, which worked to address environmental…
July 26, 2023 Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon. I’m Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services, and welcome to this week’s Asylum Seeker Briefing. Joining me today is Commissioner Zach Iscol, the commissioner of New York City Emergency Management, and Dr. Ted Long, the senior vice…
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a powerful speech at the Temple Israel Center in Westchester County, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against antisemitism even within New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel. She spoke of the resilience of the Jewish community and highlighted her commitment to standing against hate. Hochul’s remarks were influenced by…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the creation of a new Drone Operations Committee, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, to boost the use of drones for keeping New Yorkers safe. This team, made up of leaders from various city agencies like the NYPD, Fire Department, and Parks Department, will work together to…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 24,699 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 935 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 15, 2024, through March 17, 2024. “As I have said…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the next phase of subway service increases, which will enhance service on several subway lines serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. As of Monday, July 1, enhanced midday and evening service on weekdays has been added to the B, D, J and M lines. Riders will now see trains arriving every eight minutes…