During a visit to St. Mary’s Healthcare for Children in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul sharply criticized proposed federal Medicaid cuts, arguing they would severely impact millions of New Yorkers who rely on the program — including children with complex medical needs, seniors in nursing homes, and individuals with disabilities. Flanked by pediatric patients, families, and…
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…
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 today released the following statement following the New York City Council’s vote to override a vetoed package of City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Support (CityFHEPS) bills: “The good news is that our efforts to house more New Yorkers, even in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, are…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration and USDA from enforcing new SNAP guidance that would permanently cut off food assistance for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents — including former refugees and asylees — in violation of federal…