New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC have released a groundbreaking report, New York City’s Artificial Intelligence Advantage: Driving Economic Growth and Technological Transformation, positioning NYC as a global hub for Applied AI. The city is investing $3 million in the NYC AI Nexus to foster AI-driven collaborations between startups and businesses. A partnership…
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated James Caras for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government. The public has seven business days to comment on the nomination before it is reviewed by the Independent Review Committee, composed of the deans of New York’s law schools. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Executive Chamber’s latest nominee…
September 28, 2023 Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Anne Williams-Isom, and I’m the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services. For this week’s briefing, I’m excited to be joined by the mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, Jaime Pumarejo. I’m also joined by the City’s Corporation Counsel, Judge Sylvia Hinds Radix,…
Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her strong commitment to strengthening Albany and New York State’s economy by eliminating unemployment insurance debt, expanding workforce housing, and driving major infrastructure projects. Highlighting a pro-business approach, she emphasized streamlining regulations, investing in clean energy including nuclear power, and fostering workforce development through free community college programs. With groundbreaking tech…
New York City has issued three Emergency Executive Orders—744, 745, and 746—on February 12, 2025, to address critical challenges in its correctional system and the escalating migrant crisis. The orders aim to improve conditions in city jails following federal scrutiny, enhance safety for correctional staff and detainees, and provide emergency housing for thousands of asylum…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that his administration has once again broken records for producing much-needed affordable housing amid a severe housing shortage in the five boroughs. As private construction activity slows following the expiration of a critical affordable housing creation tool, Mayor Adams reiterated an urgent call for state lawmakers in…