President Joe Biden underscored that combatting inflation and cutting expenses remains his foremost economic focus, recognizing the continued hardships faced by numerous families despite advancements. He detailed strategies to combat elevated prices, including the construction of two million new homes, addressing prescription drug expenses, and urging grocery chains to reduce prices. He juxtaposed his approach…
ALBANY, N.Y.—Governor Kathy Hochul, appearing on NY1’s “Inside City Hall” on July 30, 2025, pressed for a national assault weapons ban in response to a deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting that killed four, including an NYPD officer, earlier in the week. Highlighting New York’s stringent gun laws, which she said have yielded the lowest gun homicide…
Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim joins Mayor Adams to talk about his own life story as the son of Korean immigrants and the resilience of New York City’s small businesses. NYC Mayor’s Office
Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $300 million in new New York State funding to support 22 hospital projects through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V, focused on modernizing health information technology and strengthening cybersecurity protections for patient data. The awards will help expand electronic medical records capabilities, harden hospital systems…
In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure…
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation S5175A/A3698A authorizing New York localities to provide enhanced real property tax exemptions of up to 65 percent for eligible senior homeowners, up from the previous 50 percent cap that had not been raised in decades. The new law allows municipalities to grant these exemptions to seniors who meet locally…