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NYC Mayor Adams Addresses Black Maternal Health and Political Challenges

On July 9, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning” to discuss the city’s doula program, which has successfully supported over 3,000 women, particularly Black and brown mothers, with no pregnancy-related deaths reported. Highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare, Adams emphasized the program’s role in addressing systemic…

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NYC Mayor Adams, City Health Leaders Mark two Years Since Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

In Response to Landmark Decision, Adams Administration Has Dramatically   Expanded Access to Reproductive Care in New York City      – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, and NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) President…

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New York State Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers About Expanded Move Over Law to Include All Stopped Vehicles on Highways

Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles which will improve highway safety for everyone. Starting March 27, 2024, drivers will be required to take precautions, including slowing down and moving over, to avoid a crash with all vehicles stopped along the roadway….

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Governor Hochul Launches $400 Million Championing Albany’s Potential Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul initiated the $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative with its first public workshop on August 6, 2025, at the Albany Capital Center, engaging hundreds of Albany residents, businesses, and officials. The CAP initiative, backed by $200 million for strategic downtown revitalization, $150 million for cultural enhancements like the State Museum, $40…

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NY Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Improving Alcoholic Beverage Laws for Consumers and Small Business Owners

New York Governor Kathleen Hochul  signed a package of legislation that will improve New York’s laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York’s small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector. Legislation S.5731/A.6941 Allows for the Retail Sale of Beer on Sundays Legislation S.2854/A.7305 Expands Hours of…

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