As the Biden administration announces that over 4.2 million entrepreneurs now have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), questions arise about the impact of potential Republican repeals on small businesses in New York. With healthcare costs at the forefront of entrepreneurial challenges, how will the ACA continue to shape the landscape for small…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the implementation of bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across New York City’s public schools, the nation’s largest school system, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative aligns with New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools law, mandating all K-12 public school districts, charter schools,…
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…
Joe Biden: George Floyd should be alive. He should be celebrating his 50th birthday with his young daughter Gianna, family, and friends. He deserved so much more. Today, we join his family to honor his life and legacy. And we remember the tragedy and injustice of his death that sparked one of the largest civil rights…
Arthur Piccolo, Chair, Bowling Green Association: Everyone, hello. Welcome to Bowling Green. My name is Arthur Piccolo, Chairman of the Bowling Green Association, and welcome here from what I know is one of the most important events that we hold here. We do a lot of flag raisings, a whole lot of flag raisings, but none…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. Building on an announcement in his State of the City address last month, Mayor Adams recommitted to supporting the equitable growth of the legal cannabis market and ensuring justice-impacted individuals are not undermined through…