March 21, 2023 “Mayor Adams’ plan is no joke, To end hate crimes, he won’t provoke. With dinners and conversations galore, We’ll unite and fight discrimination to the core!”Mayor Eric Adams took to the stage with a powerful speech that left many feeling inspired and hopeful. He started by acknowledging the monumental work that still…
WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while…
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Anne Williams-Isom, and I’m the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services. I’m joined this week, at my briefing on the asylum seeker crisis, by Molly Park, the commissioner for the Department of Social Services. In my last briefing, I talked about the fact…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s SUNY and CUNY Reconnect initiative offers free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adult learners aged 25-55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields at New York’s community colleges. Launched in the FY26 Enacted Budget, this program supports over 16,500 applicants in fields like nursing, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, empowering New Yorkers without…
September 8, 2023 Geoff Bennett: New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins us now. Mr. Mayor, welcome back to the NewsHour. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you very much. Good to be here. Bennett: Let’s start with a focus on New York City schools as the city’s public school system as classrooms work to accommodate the nearly 20,000 newly…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against former President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a “reckless tax” that hurts small businesses, raises costs for families, and shakes financial security. She warns the tariffs could cost Americans thousands, weaken 401(k)s, and drive away Canadian tourists, impacting businesses from Niagara Falls to Montauk. “This…