Transcript: Dana Bash: Welcome back to State of the Union. As big city mayors come under increased pressure to make cities safer, New York City mayor, Eric Adams announced a sweeping new plan this week to better help mentally ill New Yorkers. Improving their access to housing and treatment options, and expanding the use of medical…
NY State Governor Hochul Announces Tentative Labor Agreements With Two Units of Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Representing Approximately 4000 Employees Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers,…
On October 12, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams joined Caribbean Pepperpot Radio for an insightful discussion on key issues affecting New York City. He outlined his “City of Yes” plan to expand affordable housing, praised Chancellor David Banks’s efforts to transform education, and emphasized progress in reducing crime and subway violence. Adams reflected on overcoming personal…
The Biden administration’s anti-corruption initiatives are reshaping financial oversight, immigration policies, and public safety in New York and the Tri-State area. Stricter laws targeting financial crime protect NYC’s banking institutions, while border controls address migration drivers. Federal crackdowns on organized crime also strengthen security across the region, ensuring safer communities and more accountable governance. FACT…
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
Mayor Eric Adams: Good evening. I am Mayor Eric Adams and I am here in the Bronx at Montefiore Hospital joined by Police Commissioner Caban First Deputy Commissioner Kinsella, Dr. Vasan, the commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Chief [Kenny] from the Detective division. We’re here to give you a briefing on…