In an effort to open up more employment opportunities to a broader range of New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Civil Service updated qualifications for hundreds of state jobs to allow for consideration of equivalent experience as an alternative for college degrees. This change builds upon Governor Hochul’s commitment to…
Starting Wednesday, June 11, 2025, New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act goes into effect, bringing a major change to how broker fees are handled in the city’s rental market1256. Key Changes Under the FARE Act Impact on Renters Legal Status and Ongoing Litigation Summary Table: Old vs. New Broker Fee Rules…
WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while…
June 23, 2023 Mayor Adams: I decided I wanted theme music from now on when I come on. You could tell by my attitude that I’m from New York and 32 and DC 37 and all the unions that are here, you could tell by our attitudes we’re from where? Audience: New York! Mayor Adams: Where you from?…
Haitham Al-Dulaimi, 30, Haider Lazem, 41, Hasan Wasak, 27, and Abdullah Alsajee, 30, all of Louisville, Kentucky, were arrested today pursuant to a now-unsealed indictment. They were charged with conspiracy to: violate the Export Control Reform Act, smuggle goods from the United States, engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license, make false…
In a live appearance on PIX11’s “Morning News” on January 10, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams detailed his administration’s efforts to tackle homelessness, mental health, and housing issues. Adams announced a $650 million investment aimed at providing mental health and homeless services, stressing the need for a multi-pronged approach that includes involuntary removal…