Mayor Eric Adams announced the successful transition of New York City’s entire fleet of 12,500 heavy-duty and off-road vehicles to renewable diesel, making NYC the first major city on the East Coast to achieve this milestone. This effort, part of the city’s larger sustainability plan, is projected to cut 162 million pounds of carbon dioxide…
Mayor Eric Adams held a public hearing on the new “Safe Hotels Act” (Intro. 991), aimed at strengthening safety and hospitality standards in New York City’s booming hotel industry. With NYC’s tourism numbers expected to exceed last year’s 62 million visitors, Adams emphasized the critical role hotels play in maintaining the city’s global appeal and…
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…
Dr. Eric Wei, Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals: Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Eric Wei, I’m senior vice president for New York City Health + Hospitals. I just wanted to give you an update on the situation here at Woodhull Hospital. It is my pleasure to introduce the team…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide affordability and resilience initiative aimed at mitigating the growing public health risks of extreme heat. Central to the plan is the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which will provide free air conditioners to eligible residents, alongside expanded access to cooling centers and support for heat-resilient infrastructure across schools,…
Governor Kathy Hochul and Tracy Morgan today joined the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Health to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life by joining the NYS Donate Life Registry. April marks National Donate Life Month, which shines a spotlight on the urgent need for organ, eye and tissue…