The New York City Council voted on July 14, 2025, to boost protections for delivery workers, ensuring better pay, transparency, and safety for those delivering food, groceries, and other goods. This builds on past efforts to improve the fast-growing delivery sector. The Council also passed laws to support displaced tenants, increase transparency about deaths at…
Mayor Eric Adams has established a Charter Revision Commission, led by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve New York City’s charter, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive municipal governance. The commission will focus on enhancing public safety, increasing community input, promoting fiscal responsibility, and supporting working-class New Yorkers. Appointments to Include Former Elected Officials, Civic and…
On June 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York State’s leadership in LGBTQ+ equity with major investments announced during Pride Month. Marching in the NYC Pride Parade, Hochul unveiled a $15 million expansion of the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund—the largest of its kind in the nation—and committed $1 million…
Governor Proposes Legislation to Allow Individuals to Seek Judicial Relief for the Dissemination of False Digitally Altered Material. Legislation Would Also Update Penal Law to Account for Unauthorized Uses of Artificial Intelligence . Also Proposes Legislation to Require Disclosures on Digitized Political Communications Published or Distributed Within 60 Days of an Election. Governor Kathy Hochul…
Region to Host Total of Eight Matches Throughout Tournament, Including Final on July 19, 2026 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy celebrated today’s announcement that the Host Region of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final and…
During her discussion at the the Aspen Institute Hurst Lecture Series,, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the need for improved public safety and infrastructure, particularly in making the subway system safer. She highlighted the urgent requirement for more housing in New York, along with investments in education and workforce development to create opportunities for residents. Additionally,…