WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing…
Mayor Eric Adams is spearheading New York City’s first National Urban Rat Summit, set for September 17-18, 2024, to address urban rodent issues with experts from across North America. The summit highlights the city’s integrated pest management strategy, including innovative measures like garbage containerization and enhanced control efforts in parks and public housing. This pivotal…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the implementation of bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across New York City’s public schools, the nation’s largest school system, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative aligns with New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools law, mandating all K-12 public school districts, charter schools,…
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and student activist, discusses his ongoing legal battle and uncertain future after a federal appeals court reversed a lower court decision that had previously released him from immigration detention
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $50 million investment from the 2025–26 state budget to build a cutting-edge biofabrication and imaging research center at the State University of New York at Buffalo, with the university contributing an additional $16.7 million to support faculty research. The new hub will bring together experts in engineering,…