The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission recently participated in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit in Rome, focusing on promoting healthy competition in AI technologies and products. This meeting, hosted by the Italian Competition Authority, was led by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki, who emphasized the importance of sharing…
Silver Corps’ Pilot Development Program Will Help Protect Older New Yorkers While Supporting Local Communities Simultaneously Program to Provide Older Adults with Training for In-Demand Industries NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced the launch of ‘Silver Corps’ — a new workforce…
A new online petition is renewing calls to restore the historic Tappan Zee Bridge name to the Hudson River span now officially known as the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The petition, launched on November 23, 2025, argues that the original name honored both the Indigenous Tappan people and the region’s Dutch heritage, and that…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The 11 winning projects were selected by PDC from hundreds of submissions and reviewed in 2023. This year’s award-winning projects showcase…
Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to review and…
SEO Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced I-81 Connect, a mobile app providing real-time traffic updates, project notifications, and direct access to state officials overseeing the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse. The app, the first of its kind for a NYSDOT infrastructure initiative, aims to enhance public engagement, reduce commuter disruptions, and improve…