President Biden and the First Lady host the cast of Ted Lasso to discuss the importance of mental health and the power of showing up for the people in your life. Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama television series developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly, based on a character Sudeikis first portrayed in a series of promos for NBC Sports‘ coverage of…
Gov. Kathy Hochul just cut a $36 million check for 48 shovel-ready projects across New York, aiming to boost housing, tourism, and small-town charm. From new sewer lines in Schenectady to upgraded sidewalks in Lyons, the County Infrastructure Grant Program is fueling everything from housing booms to historic park makeovers. And the governor’s not done…
President Joe Biden reaffirms the United States’ commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ rights globally on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, emphasizing human rights and equality. He highlights his administration’s efforts to advance LGBTQI+ rights through policy actions, diplomacy, and foreign assistance, acknowledging progress made while recognizing ongoing challenges such as discrimination and violence…
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “Households that rely on HEAP, most of whom include someone who is an older adult, young child or an individual with a disability, have already had to wait too long for this vital assistance as colder days and nights become more common….
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…
Mayor Adams and OLR Commissioner Campion announced a tentative contract agreement with the United Probation Officers Association for over 600 municipal employees. The agreement, retroactive from November 28, 2022, and extending to June 12, 2026, includes significant wage increases and a new 11-year step pay plan aimed at addressing recruitment and retention challenges. The contract,…