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NYC news Mamdani Feb 4 2026

New York. Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make an Announcement – $38M Heat Pump Investment for Far Rockaway Public Housing (VIDEO)

Mayor Mamdani held a press conference at the Far Rockaway Beach 41st Street Nicha houses (0:24) to announce a $38.4 million investment (6:03) to install heat pumps in all 712 units at Beach 41st Street Houses. This initiative aims to provide reliable heating and cooling, lower utility costs, and reduce carbon emissions (6:50). Key points…

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NYC Mayor Adams Unveils Plan for 3,000 New Homes at Former Flushing Airport

Summary: Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC announce a transformative plan to convert the long-dormant Flushing Airport site into 3,000 workforce housing units, prioritizing union labor and pension fund investment. This ambitious project, part of the most pro-housing administration in NYC history, will create jobs, open 80 acres of public space, and integrate sustainable design to…

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Governor Hochul Unveils New 2025 Policies to Put Money Back in New Yorkers’ Pockets

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three new policies that will put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Because of new laws championed by Governor Hochul, this week marks the first implementation of an increased minimum wage, the nation’s first paid prenatal leave law, and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated…

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New York. Adams Administration to Host Inaugural National Urban Rat Summit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University, announced the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit for September 18 to 19, aiming to unite researchers and municipal experts to exchange best practices in rodent control. This summit aligns with the city’s comprehensive…

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