Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein September 13 2023 The White House Washington DC official video
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $8 million is now available to develop and operate microtransit and other on-demand transportation options in local communities in Upstate New York. The funding is part of Governor Hochul’s groundbreaking Innovative Mobility Initiative and being made available via a competitive solicitation to eligible transit operators with innovative approaches to expand…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Adopted Budget that addresses the city’s affordability crisis head-on and invests in the future of the city and the working-class people who make New York the greatest city in the world. The budget specifically invests $2 billion in capital funds…
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
Summary: On July 14, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, announced the opening of 11 new schoolyard sites under the “Schoolyards to Playgrounds” program. This initiative, part of the “We Outside Summer” campaign and funded by a $770,000 investment from the Fiscal Year 2026…
The Mayor acknowledges the importance of skilled instructors and proposes a partnership with local high schools, CUNY, and tech companies to provide computer training sessions. This initiative aims to empower older adults with essential digital skills while fostering intergenerational connections and community support. Experienced individuals, referred to as students, can collaborate with younger generations, providing…