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NY Governor Hochul Announces State Police Entrance Exam Applications Open; Minimum Compensation Rises to $98,300 After One Year

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15, 2024. This recruitment period stems from a $66 million investment by Governor Hochul to fund additional State Police academy classes to increase the number of New…

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NEW YORK. Mayor Eric Adams Appoints James Stratford as Executive Director of New York City Young Men’s Initiative

– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of James Stratford as the executive director of the New York City Young Men’s Initiative. Stratford brings to the role over two decades of experience within the nonprofit and youth development space. A native New Yorker, Stratford grew up participating in city-led programs such as…

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Hochul Extends Executive Order Letting NY Pharmacists Give COVID-19 Vaccines, Urges Federal VFC Access

New York Governor Kathy Hochul extended Executive Order 52 for at least 30 days, allowing pharmacists statewide to keep administering COVID-19 vaccines and preserving easy access for all New Yorkers. She also urged the federal government to add COVID-19 shots to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, while directing the Department of Health to explore…

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Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, Injuring Dozens in New York City

On May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, resulting in multiple injuries and prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. during a maneuver, when one of the ship’s 147-foot masts struck the bridge’s road deck, causing it to…

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