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NYC Mayor Adams Releases Requirements, Opens Permit Applications for Responsible Autonomous Vehicle Testing in New York City

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DOT to Oversee Autonomous Vehicle Testing Through New Permit Program, With Trained Driver Behind Wheel at All Times . Requirements Prioritize Safety in Testing and Use of Autonomous Vehicles . Successful AV Program Could Increase Traffic Safety, Decrease Emissions . – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released robust safety…

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New York Mayor Addresses Midtown Shooting, Urges Calm and Vigilance

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NEW YORK—Mayor Eric Adams, in a July 29, 2025, Instagram Live interview with Rocanews, detailed the city’s response to a deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting that claimed four lives, including the gunman, and left one person critically injured. The suspect, identified as a Las Vegas resident, used two firearms—one legally purchased, the other linked to an…

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New York State Governor Announces 17 Transformational Projects on Long Island as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs

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Governor Hochul unveiled 17 transformative projects for Long Island through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward programs, allocating $19 million for development in Huntington Station, City of Long Beach, and Village of Lindenhurst. These projects aim to enhance downtown areas by improving housing, public spaces, and pedestrian connectivity, fostering economic growth, and enriching…

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New York. Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

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“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations. We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS…

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Mayor Eric Adams Holds Briefing To Discuss New York City’s Heat Advisory – July 27 2023

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Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. How’s everyone this morning? We’re joined by members of the administration and generals but, specifically, Dr. Vasan and Commissioner Iscol, as we go over what we are experiencing and it’s really a climate disaster that we’re seeing firsthand across the globe. A few weeks ago, we were here talking about the…

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