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NYC Mayor Adams Launches “Getting 97 Done,” Comprehensive Mobilization Strategy To Reduce Building Emissions

September 12, 2023 Focus on Compliance With Local Law 97 Will Maximize Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Strategy Includes New City Programs to Support Buildings Making Green Upgrades, New Rules With Clear Guidance on Building Owner Obligations New Analysis Shows Local Law 97 Already Working, Buildings Reducing Harmful Emissions NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government

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…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams Kicks off Public Review of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal. Video

The “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” initiative represents “pro-housing” package of zoning reforms ever proposed in New York City. It seeks to bolster the city’s housing stock by allowing for the development of additional housing units across all neighborhoods through meticulous zoning adjustments, a step not taken in over fifty years. Projections suggest that…

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New York Sees Major Drop in Retail Theft After Governor Hochul NYC

Governor Hochul’s Crackdown on Retail Theft Yields Over 12% Drop in NYC, 5% Statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive measures to combat organized retail theft have led to a significant decline in retail theft, with a 12% year-over-year decrease in New York City and a 5% reduction statewide in 2025. Backed by over $40 million in funding for dedicated Retail Theft Teams, tougher criminal penalties, and new laws targeting the…

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Mayor Adams Kicks Off National Urban Rat Summit, Focusing on Rodent Control Solutions for New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams opened the first-ever National Urban Rat Summit, emphasizing the importance of rodent control for improving the quality of life in the city. The summit brings together experts to share strategies on combating rat infestations, with a focus on scientific methods and community involvement. Mayor Adams highlighted the city’s commitment…

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