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White House. Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada

President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada today to offer additional support to respond to the devasting and historic wildfires burning in Canada. The President has directed his team to deploy all available Federal firefighting assets that can rapidly assist in suppressing fires impacting Canadian and American communities. To date, the United States has deployed more than 600 U.S. firefighters…

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NYC Mayor Adams Gives New Yorkers Ability To Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers Across New York State

Mayor Adams Gives New Yorkers Ability To Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers Across New York State

September 26, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced further innovations to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) rental assistance program that will immediately and significantly expand access to housing for New Yorkers with housing vouchers. While New York City continues to face a serious housing shortage with…

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Federal Low-Interest Loans Available for New Yorkers Impacted by June Storms and Flooding

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that homeowners, renters, and business owners in Madison, Chenango, Cortland, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego counties are now eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans to recover from the severe storms and flooding that struck on June 22. These SBA disaster loans offer up to $500,000 for…

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NY State Governor Hochul and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Announce 50 Percent Fare Reduction for AirTrain JFK to Encourage Use of Public Transit During Peak Summer Construction Activity at JFK

Summer Travel Forecast To Exceed 18 Million Passengers at JFK, a New Record and 700,000 More Than Last Year, as Construction of New Airport is Fully Underway Starting July 1, AirTrain JFK Single Ride Fare To Be Reduced to $4.25 Through Labor Day as Governor Encourages Airport Access via Subway or LIRR From New York…

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Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks Holds Briefing on Public Safety in New York City

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks gave a public safety briefing in New York City. He discussed the need for reducing gun violence and the dangers of illegal firearms on the streets. The briefing also covered a recent incident where an officer was shot in Queens and provided an update on his condition. The…

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